We are pleased to announce that the white paper “Accelerating the transition to climate and environmentally friendly refrigerated maritime containers” is now available in Spanish.
Translating the white paper marks an important step in expanding access to critical technical and strategic knowledge and enables Spanish-speaking industry stakeholders to actively engage in the transition toward sustainable refrigerated maritime transport.
The white paper, which was developed by GIZ's Greener Reefers (opens in a new window) project together with the Kuehne Climate Center (opens in a new window), emphasizes the importance of transitioning to natural refrigerants, such as R290 and R744, which significantly reduce direct emissions while maintaining technical performance comparable to conventional refrigerants. It also proposes solutions to eliminate PFAS and other persistent chemicals. These compounds remain in water, soil, and the food chain, posing risks to the environment and human health. Energy efficiency plays a central role as well, with innovations in insulation, temperature control, and logistics capable of reducing indirect emissions from refrigerated containers by up to 20%. All of these measures align with international climate commitments, supporting the sector in meeting the targets of the IMO and the Paris Agreement through strategic public policies and financing mechanisms. Finally, strengthening international cooperation is crucial to scaling sustainable technologies and ensuring a global impact in the transition toward more efficient and environmentally responsible refrigerated maritime transport.
Making the white paper available in Spanish enables a much broader range of stakeholders — including policy makers, logistics operators, port authorities, manufacturers, and financial institutions — to access its analysis and recommendations. By removing language barriers, the Spanish edition supports faster implementation of sustainable solutions and strengthens collaboration in regions where refrigerated maritime transport is both strategically and economically vital.
With this launch, we are taking the next step toward more inclusive and effective knowledge sharing across global shipping markets.