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Acoustic certification of refrigerated transport equipment from piek to peak, a growing demand for access in large cities.

Number: 18385

Author(s) : DEVIN E., CAVALIER G., FERTEL C., ZAID I.

Summary

Bans on nighttime deliveries often stem from pressures by local authorities and property owners who view freight transport as detrimental to urban quality of life. Similarly, the daytime acceptability of trucks in densely populated cities conflicts with the quality-of-life image promoted by elected officials, as road freight overshadows soft mobility and occupies public space. In temperature-controlled transport of perishable goods, urban subsistence stocks are typically limited to a few days due to shelf-life constraints. Noise emerges as the primary issue to address for enhancing truck acceptability, enabling nuisance-free nighttime deliveries recognizing the environmental benefits, local authorities have progressively relaxed access restrictions for vehicles meeting noise emission standards, particularly through the PIEK/PEAK certification program, which Cemafroid resumed after the Piek Keurs certification ceased in October 2025. This article reviews recent developments in Cemafroid's Peak certification, including the orthographic shift from Piek to Peak and its 2025 modernization, alongside the principles and equipment types covered.

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  • Original title: Acoustic certification of refrigerated transport equipment from piek to peak, a growing demand for access in large cities.
  • Record ID : 30034753
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Technology
  • Source: 9th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: April 12-14 2026
  • Publication date: 2026/04
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18462/iir.iccc.2026.8385

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