Reefer container production at its peak

Reefer container production increased greatly during 2011, beating their previous annual peak in 2008 by over 30%.
Reefer container production increased greatly during 2011, beating their previous annual peak in 2008 by over 30%.

According to the latest manufacturing data, 157 000 units, representing 305 000 TEU, were constructed in 2011.

This is 60% more than the 97 500 units (190 000 TEU) built in 2010 and is three times the 2009 figure, when reefer production was low, due to the global recession.