Some reefer containers require more environmental factors than temperature to be controlled. Cargos such as plants and fruit also require control of the oxygen in the atmosphere during transit. This is achieved through ventilation and gas exchange systems within the reefer unit.
If there is no ventilation for these cargoes, and they are transported in a closed reefer unit, then the cargo can spoil during transit. Plant cargoes require oxygen to be regulated in order to prolong life, whereas the conditions of bananas can cause them to ripen early and reduce shelf life.
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