The second unboxing launch event for Controlled Atmosphere Durian Reefer Container was successfully held in Guangzhou recently. The batch of tree-ripened durians was loaded into the Controlled Atmosphere Durian Reefer Container for ocean transportation and arrived in Guangzhou after a 10-day sea voyage. This second unboxing field test delivers authentic and reliable practical data for long-duration preservation of durian in cross-border sea transport.
As we all know, durian is a climacteric fresh fruit with an extremely short natural shelf life after full ripening on trees. Transported via standard reefer containers, durians keep respiring and ripening during long voyages, prone to splitting, mildew and flavor loss, which greatly limits large-scale sea import of Southeast Asian tree-ripened durian.
This trial adopted Controlled Atmosphere Durian Reefer Container. Based on precise temperature control, the system dynamically adjusts the concentration of oxygen, carbon dioxide and ethylene inside the unit to restrain durian respiratory metabolism and keep fresh fruit under dormant preservation status. The durians were stored under continuous controlled atmosphere environment for 10 days. Upon arrival in Guangzhou, on-site inspection and tasting were carried out. Durian importers, wholesalers and cold chain experts gathered to check peel conditions and sample fruit flesh.
Unboxing results showed intact husks without widespread rot or fermentation. The flesh maintains golden color and authentic aroma, retaining original flavor from producing areas. It fully proves that controlled atmosphere preservation solution satisfies sea transport storage requirements of 10 days or longer.
Compared with the first unboxing trial, this second test further optimized transport gas parameters and standardized loading procedures, continuously refining exclusive CA transport solutions for tree-ripened durian. The mobile Controlled Atmosphere Durian Reefer Container builds a complete cold chain: "Southeast Asian Orchards - Port Ocean Shipping - Consumption Markets in Guangzhou". It breaks the constraint of expensive air freight and enables large-scale sea import of premium tree-ripened durian.
Industry participants commented that results from this second Guangzhou unboxing test are highly significant. Once Controlled Atmosphere Durian Reefer Container technology is fully commercialized, it will greatly reduce losses during long sea transport, extend sales cycle of durian, enrich domestic premium fresh fruit supply chain and create a brand-new channel for durian import & export trade.
Moving forward, Keda Controlled Atmosphere will keep conducting multiple long-distance transport trials, continuously optimize CA control parameters and customize preservation schemes for different durian varieties, supporting stable and fresh delivery of high-quality Southeast Asian durian to major fruit wholesale markets across China.
FAQ
Q: How long was the whole sea transport period for this durian shipment?
A: The durians were transported in the Controlled Atmosphere Durian Reefer Container for a 10-day ocean voyage before arriving in Guangzhou for the unboxing launch.
Q: What advantages does the Controlled Atmosphere Durian Reefer Container have over ordinary refrigerated containers for durian shipment?
A: Standard refrigerated containers only slow ripening by low temperature. The Controlled Atmosphere Durian Reefer Container combines temperature control and gas regulation to inhibit ethylene generation and delay durian ripening. Suitable for long-distance sea transport over 10 days, it effectively reduces fruit rot and wastage.
