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LOBSTERS AND OTHER CRUSTACEANS DEPARTING ON VOYAGE IN AQUAVIVA SPECIAL CONTAINERS
When lobsters travel on water
22 | Port of Hamburg Magazine | June 2020
Amuse-Gueule, Aperitif, Dessert, Delicatesse. All these terms originate in France. For many people, and not just in Europe, France is a byword for enjoyment. The country stands for outstanding wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Alsace and the South of France, for a legion of cheese varieties, and also for desserts such as Crepes, Mousse au Chocolat and Creme Brulée. Based on a century of tradition, French cuisine is literally mouth-watering.
Many delicacies whose preparation is not confined to French kitchens, originate overseas or are exported there. The challenge is to ensure that these products survive shipment undamaged before landing up with wholesalers or in restaurants. To ensure that ingredi- ents remain fresh, they are harvested unripe or fro- zen. Apart from the sea route, transport by airfreight is a possibility. This may be rapid but is very costly and at the same time none too environment-friendly.
ONE MILLION TONS OF FISH
In 2019 around one million tons of fish and fish prod- ucts were exported and imported via Hamburg as Germany’s largest seaport. Under this heading falls a shellfish frequently regarded as a special delicacy: Lobster. Two types reach the table, European and American. Lobsters are normally frozen while still at sea, or transported live by air. This can affect the qual- ity of the flesh of these crustaceans.
The French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM, thirdlargestoftheworld’sshippingcompanies,oper- ates a fleet of 502 containerships with a total capaci- ty of 2,705,000 TEU. A few years ago, the group de-
veloped special containers for transporting lobsters in their natural habitat by ship. CMA CGM Group devel- oped AQUAVIVA seafood solution containers in coop- eration with the French company EMYG Environne- ment et Aquaculture. In these containers, INNOPURE technology creates the right conditions for safe trans- port of live lobsters in salt water, promising the con- sumer increased freshness and quality.
In AQUAVIVA seafood solution containers, the lob- sters’ transport boxes are flooded with water. INNOP- URE technology cleans this in a closed circulation while preserving its oxygen content. Water quality therefore remains of the best. CMA CGM’s reefer ex- pertise ensures optimal temperature that recreates the lobsters’ natural habitat. Lobsters prefer the dark and cramped crevices of marine depths, along with clean, natural water. The combination of INNOPURE technol- ogy with the French CMA CGM Group’s expertise cre- ates the optimal solution for protecting lobsters from the aftermath of transport caused by stress and for guaranteeing carriage appropriate for the species. Apart from lobsters, AQUAVIVA containers can also transport other live denizens of the sea by water.