Bananas and Pineapples

Bananas and pineapples

Specialised care for unique perishables.

Cold chain solutions for peak freshness

Global demand for bananas and pineapples is high all year round. Therefore, constant production lines need to be supported by logistics that maintains an unbroken cold chain.

But just as importantly, the unique traits of these staple fruits deserve to be understood. Your logistics must also ensure that the precise conditions needed to preserve their quality are followed. That they arrive right on time to be consumed in destination markets far away from farms.

Over the years, our experts have designed unique cold chains for bananas and pineapples to arrive at their destinations in peak condition. Assisted by our StarCare^TM and StarRipe^TMcontainers and Remote Container Management technologies, your fruits can travel further and reach bigger markets than ever before.

Key factors to consider when handling bananas and pineapples

Quality of fruit: The short shelf life of the produce means speed to market and consistent delivery is essential.

Equipment: An unbroken cold chain that assures availability of space and equipment and a shortened ocean route that delivers on time.

Visibility: Enhanced cargo security, preventing contamination, and providing end-to-end tracking of cargo movement.

Ease of business: Dedicated customer service from a single logistics provider providing comprehensive solutions from start to finish for seamless operations.

How we can help

To grow and diversify your business, you must have a cold chain partner who understands the sensitive nature of your business. At Maersk, we have products and services designed keeping in mind the specific needs of the segment:

Connected Cold Chain

Our owned assets and technology platforms assure you of support from end to end, giving you control over operations, costs and results.

Expertise

Our cold chain experts leverage our extensive experience in perishable cargo and the latest technologies to deliver optimal shelf life and minimise delays and wastage.

Agility

Our owned assets make seamless movement possible with fewer handovers and a single point of contact, giving you the flexibility for any change in plans.

Visibility

With Captain PeterTM, you can remotely monitor container temperature and relative humidity in real time, empowering you to take proactive action for your bananas and pineapples.

We support you across the cold chain

Here are some of our logistics solutions tailor-made for bananas and pineapples:

Now, automate banana ripening on the move

Introducing StarRipe™, our latest cold chain innovation that lets you configure banana ripening during transit. This cutting-edge container technology ensures your cargo reaches destinations optimally ripe, ready for markets.

How does StarRipe™ make this possible? What are the other advantages it offers for producers and transporters?

In this video, you get to learn more from Michaela Steineker, Senior Cold Chain Excellence Manager, Maersk.

Female picking up a bunch of ripe bananas in a store

Making growth stories possible around the world

Discover how Maersk’s Cold Chain Logistics has helped our banana and pineapple customers  across multiple geographies.

A banana trader's fast and flexible growth

How did Citronex navigate an uncertain intercontinental cold chain to deliver quality bananas consistently? Watch the video

How Donatella's bananas get delivered worldwide

Maersk's solutions have helped the Ecuadorian grower minimise cargo contamination and move without hassles to over 7 countries. Learn more

Fresh pineapples, delivered to stores in Montreal

Learn how we helped pineapple exporter Agroprecuarios reduce wastage and optimise speed to market.

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Borja Pelayo Fernandez Arche

Global Head of Bananas & Pines • Cold Chain Vertical

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