Sumitomo Corporation introduces new technology for long-term container transportation of fresh foods. Compared to conventional chilled transportation, it is possible to extend the transportation period for many foods by two to three times.
According to the company, commercialization is the first in the world, and a major meat processing manufacturer has decided to use it to import pork from Spain. Attacks on ships by the Houthis around the Red Sea are also having an impact on maritime transport connecting Japan and the rest of the world.