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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2023
AMEX
LOC: Africa
Service Code: 40
| Terminal Code | Terminal Name | Vessel Code / Vessel Name | Schedule ETA | Voyage Number (Outbound) | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Terminal Code
ZAPLZ02
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Terminal Name
Port Elizabeth Terminal
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Vessel Code / Vessel Name
O7R / MSC MATTINA
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Schedule ETA
2023-09-22 / 09:00
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Voyage Number (Outbound)
338N
|
Deadline
2023-09-20 / 13:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZACPT07
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Terminal Name
Cape Town Multi Purpose Terminal
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Vessel Code / Vessel Name
5T1 / MSC LORENA
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Schedule ETA
2023-09-23 / 02:00
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Voyage Number (Outbound)
336N
|
Deadline
2023-09-21 / 06:00
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|
Terminal Code
ZAPLZ02
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Terminal Name
Port Elizabeth Terminal
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Vessel Code / Vessel Name
918 / MAERSK VISBY
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Schedule ETA
2023-09-27 / 06:00
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Voyage Number (Outbound)
337N
|
Deadline
2023-09-25 / 10:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZAPLZ02
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Terminal Name
Port Elizabeth Terminal
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Vessel Code / Vessel Name
565 / NELE MAERSK
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Schedule ETA
2023-09-29 / 15:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
339N
|
Deadline
2023-09-27 / 19:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZADURP1
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Terminal Name
Pier1
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Vessel Code / Vessel Name
O7R / MSC MATTINA
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Schedule ETA
2023-09-30 / 07:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
338N
|
Deadline
2023-09-28 / 11:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZADUR11
|
Terminal Name
Point Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
918 / MAERSK VISBY
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-05 / 08:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
337N
|
Deadline
2023-10-03 / 12:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZACPT07
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Terminal Name
Cape Town Multi Purpose Terminal
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Vessel Code / Vessel Name
O7R / MSC MATTINA
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-04 / 08:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
338N
|
Deadline
2023-10-02 / 12:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZADURP1
|
Terminal Name
Pier1
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
565 / NELE MAERSK
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-05 / 15:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
339N
|
Deadline
2023-10-03 / 19:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZAPLZ02
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Terminal Name
Port Elizabeth Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
LR2 / LORI
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-07 / 16:30
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
340N
|
Deadline
2023-10-05 / 20:30
|
|
Terminal Code
ZADURP1
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Terminal Name
Pier1
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
LR2 / LORI
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-09 / 19:30
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Voyage Number (Outbound)
340N
|
Deadline
2023-10-07 / 23:30
|
|
Terminal Code
ZACPT07
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Terminal Name
Cape Town Multi Purpose Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
565 / NELE MAERSK
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-11 / 08:00
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Voyage Number (Outbound)
339N
|
Deadline
2023-10-09 / 12:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZACPT07
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Terminal Name
Cape Town Multi Purpose Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
LR2 / LORI
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-19 / 09:30
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
340N
|
Deadline
2023-10-17 / 13:30
|
|
Terminal Code
ZAPLZ02
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Terminal Name
Port Elizabeth Terminal
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Vessel Code / Vessel Name
908 / MAERSK VILNIUS
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-20 / 15:00
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Voyage Number (Outbound)
342N
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Deadline
2023-10-18 / 19:00
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|
Terminal Code
ZADURP1
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Terminal Name
Pier1
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Vessel Code / Vessel Name
908 / MAERSK VILNIUS
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-22 / 18:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
342N
|
Deadline
2023-10-20 / 22:00
|
EUROPE
LOC: Africa
Service Code: 278
| Terminal Code | Terminal Name | Vessel Code / Vessel Name | Schedule ETA | Voyage Number (Outbound) | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Terminal Code
ZAPLZ13
|
Terminal Name
Coega Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
64G / MEHUIN
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-17 / 06:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
234N
|
Deadline
2023-10-19 / 06:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZACPT04
|
Terminal Name
Cape Town Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
I3E / SANTA CLARA
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-17 / 05:00
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Voyage Number (Outbound)
234N
|
Deadline
2023-10-19 / 05:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZADURP1
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Terminal Name
Pier1
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
I3F / SANTA ISABEL
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-16 / 22:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
234N
|
Deadline
2023-10-18 / 22:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZAPLZ13
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Terminal Name
Coega Terminal
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Vessel Code / Vessel Name
I3F / SANTA ISABEL
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-10 / 06:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
234N
|
Deadline
2023-10-12 / 06:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZADURP1
|
Terminal Name
Pier1
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
I3E / SANTA CLARA
|
Schedule ETA
2023-10-07 / 22:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
234N
|
Deadline
2023-10-09 / 22:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZACPT04
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Terminal Name
Cape Town Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
BI1 / MOL PRESENCE
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-07 / 13:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
234N
|
Deadline
2023-10-09 / 13:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZAPLZ13
|
Terminal Name
Coega Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
I3E / SANTA CLARA
|
Schedule ETA
2023-10-01 / 10:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
234N
|
Deadline
2023-10-03 / 10:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZACPT04
|
Terminal Name
Cape Town Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
I3H / SANTA CRUZ
|
Schedule ETA
2023-09-29 / 12:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
233N
|
Deadline
2023-10-01 / 12:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZADURP1
|
Terminal Name
Pier1
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
BI1 / MOL PRESENCE
|
Schedule ETA
2023-09-29 / 06:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
234N
|
Deadline
2023-10-01 / 06:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZADURP1
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Terminal Name
Pier1
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
3TG / MOL PROFICIENCY
|
Schedule ETA
2023-09-27 / 22:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
234N
|
Deadline
2023-09-29 / 22:00
|
|
Terminal Code
ZAPLZ13
|
Terminal Name
Coega Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
BI1 / MOL PRESENCE
|
Schedule ETA
2023-09-22 / 20:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
234N
|
Deadline
2023-09-24 / 20:00
|
JAPAN-CHINA
LOC: Africa
| Terminal Code / Terminal Name | Vessel Code / Vessel Name | Schedule ETA | Voyage Number (Outbound) | Service Code | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZACPT04 / Cape Town Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
U9C / HANOVER EXPRESS
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-22 / 18:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
337W
|
Service Code
FW6
|
Deadline
2023-10-24 / 18:00
|
|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZADUR04 / Durban, Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
I3L / SANTA URSULA
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-22 / 04:00
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Voyage Number (Outbound)
343N
|
Service Code
160
|
Deadline
2023-10-26 / 04:00
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|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZACPT04 / Cape Town Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
D8Y / APL COLUMBUS
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Schedule ETA
2023-10-20 / 06:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
340E
|
Service Code
FW6
|
Deadline
2023-10-22 / 06:00
|
|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZACPT04 / Cape Town Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
D8Y / APL SANTIAGO
|
Schedule ETA
2023-10-16 / 14:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
339E
|
Service Code
FW6
|
Deadline
2023-10-18 / 14:00
|
|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZACPT04 / Cape Town Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
BX3 / LUANDA EXPRESS
|
Schedule ETA
2023-10-15 / 18:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
336W
|
Service Code
FW6
|
Deadline
2023-10-17 / 18:00
|
|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZADUR04 / Durban, Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
H7F / CCNI ANGOL
|
Schedule ETA
2023-10-15 / 04:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
342N
|
Service Code
160
|
Deadline
2023-10-19 / 04:00
|
|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZACPT04 / Cape Town Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
C8K / MAERSK SHEERNESS
|
Schedule ETA
2023-10-06 / 06:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
337E
|
Service Code
FW6
|
Deadline
2023-10-08 / 06:00
|
|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZACPT04 / Cape Town Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
G8V / NORTHERN JUVENILE
|
Schedule ETA
2023-10-09 / 11:01
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
338E
|
Service Code
FW6
|
Deadline
2023-10-11 / 11:00
|
|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZACPT04 / Cape Town Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
N8E / MAERSK AMAZON
|
Schedule ETA
2023-10-08 / 18:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
335W
|
Service Code
FW6
|
Deadline
2023-10-10 / 18:00
|
|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZADUR04 / Durban, Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
H7K / SAN FERNANDO
|
Schedule ETA
2023-10-08 / 04:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
341N
|
Service Code
160
|
Deadline
2023-10-12 / 04:00
|
|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZACPT04 / Cape Town Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
B29 / CSCL AFRICA
|
Schedule ETA
2023-10-01 / 18:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
334W
|
Service Code
FW6
|
Deadline
2023-10-03 / 18:00
|
|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZADUR04 / Durban, Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
I3C / SAN CHRISTOBAL
|
Schedule ETA
2023-10-01 / 04:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
340N
|
Service Code
160
|
Deadline
2023-10-05 / 04:00
|
|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZACPT04 / Cape Town Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
I2Z / APL COLUMBUS
|
Schedule ETA
2023-09-24 / 18:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
333W
|
Service Code
FW6
|
Deadline
2023-09-26 / 18:00
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|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZADUR04 / Durban, Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
2L9 / CMA CGM LA SCALA
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Schedule ETA
2023-09-27 / 18:00
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Voyage Number (Outbound)
339N
|
Service Code
160
|
Deadline
2023-10-01 / 18:00
|
|
Terminal Code / Terminal Name
ZADUR04 / Cape Town Container Terminal
|
Vessel Code / Vessel Name
D8Y / APL SANTIAGO
|
Schedule ETA
2023-09-22 / 08:00
|
Voyage Number (Outbound)
332W
|
Service Code
FW6
|
Deadline
2023-09-24 / 08:00
|
Commodity
- Hazardous classes 1, 7 and 9, are all subject to approval before acceptance.
- Used Tyres acceptance subject to legitimate ITAC permit
- No acceptance on DG charcoal
- No acceptance of Asbestos
Weight & Measurement
Specifically for 20’ Containers:
24 TONS Maximum Payload for road haulage (inclusive of container tare weight)
22 TONS Maximum payload for railed containers (exclusive of container tare weight)
Specifically for 40’ Containers:
28 TONS Maximum payload for road haulage (inclusive of container tare weight)
29.4 TONS Maximum payload for railed containers (exclusive of container tare weight)
Overweight containers are subject to a fine imposed by the Government. Requests for movement of overweight cargo can be obtained from your nearest Maersk office.
Effective 1 July 2016 the Shipper (or its representative agent) will be required to include the Verified Gross Mass(VGM) when submitting the pre-advise via NAVIS. The Navis update will update all Maersk systems and no further system updates is required from the Shipper.
Special Cargoes- No restrictions on movement of containers to inland points and are subject to rates supplied by our Intermodal Dept and can be contacted thru your nearest Maersk Customer Service Teams.
Bill of Lading Clauses- No special clauses/restrictions apply.
45' Containers- No acceptance of 45' containers in South Africa.
Customs requirements- Customs documents (Cargo Dues + Bill of entry) are mandatory for Bill of Lading issue.
The list below provides links to the latest terminal stack dates on the Transnet Website:
Demurrage
This fee is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment in the terminal for longer than the agreed amount of free time. It can be incurred for both exports (early drop-off) and imports (late pick-up).
Export: Demurrage days are counted from gate-in (full) to container loading minus free days.
Import: Demurrage days are counted from container discharge to gate-out (full) minus free days.
Applicable to all containers that remain at a terminal location longer than agreed free time.
*Applicable calculation methods may vary by country.
Storage will be invoiced by Maersk in line with extended use of the container after agreed freetime has expired for South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland.
Detention
Detention charges occur when the consignee holds onto the carrier’s container outside of the port, terminal, or depot beyond the free time that is allotted.
Export: Detention days are counted from pick-up empty to gate-in full minus free days.
Import: Detention days are counted from gate-out full to gate-in empty minus free days.*
This fee is applicable to all containers that remain in the customer’s possession longer than the agreed free time.
*Applicable calculation methods may vary by country.
The charges listed are:
Effective from: 01/04/2023
Expired on: 31/03/2024
Export Detention
| Exports | Free Time | 20’ Dry per day | 20’ Reef per day | 40’ Dry per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Exports
Inland location to (Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth & East London)
|
Free Time
10 days
|
20’ Dry per day
USD 65
|
20’ Reef per day
USD 110
|
40’ Dry per day
USD 130
|
|
Exports
Inland location to Inland location
|
Free Time
5 days
|
20’ Dry per day
USD 65
|
20’ Reef per day
USD 110
|
40’ Dry per day
USD 130
|
|
Exports
Coastal location to (Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth & East London)
|
Free Time
5 days
|
20’ Dry per day
USD 65
|
20’ Reef per day
USD 110
|
40’ Dry per day
USD 130
|
|
Exports
South African Coast to Mozambique & Hinterland
|
Free Time
21 days
|
20’ Dry per day
USD 65
|
20’ Reef per day
USD 110
|
40’ Dry per day
USD 130
|
|
Exports
South African Coast to Mozambique & Hinterland (TBL Truck)
|
Free Time
30 days
|
20’ Dry per day
USD 65
|
20’ Reef per day
USD 110
|
40’ Dry per day
USD 130
|
| Exports | Free Time | 40’ Reef per day | 20’ Special per day | 40’ Special per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Exports
Inland location to (Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth & East London)
|
Free Time
10 days
|
40’ Reef per day
USD 220
|
20’ Special per day
USD 110
|
40’ Special per day
USD 220
|
|
Exports
Inland location to Inland location
|
Free Time
5 days
|
40’ Reef per day
USD 220
|
20’ Special per day
USD 110
|
40’ Special per day
USD 220
|
|
Exports
Coastal location to (Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth & East London)
|
Free Time
5 days
|
40’ Reef per day
USD 220
|
20’ Special per day
USD 110
|
40’ Special per day
USD 220
|
|
Exports
South African Coast to Mozambique & Hinterland
|
Free Time
21 days
|
40’ Reef per day
USD 220
|
20’ Special per day
USD 110
|
40’ Special per day
USD 220
|
|
Exports
South African Coast to Mozambique & Hinterland (TBL Truck)
|
Free Time
30 days
|
40’ Reef per day
USD 220
|
20’ Special per day
USD 110
|
40’ Special per day
USD 220
|
Disclaimer: Please note that above tariff is for standard booking and don’t refer to SPOT booking. Please refer to agreed DEMURRAGE & DETENTION FEES at the moment of booking placement for SPOT (available also on the booking confirmation).
Please complete the registration form and send to za.export@maersk.com
The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) is an independent service provider of quality certification and cold chain management services for producers and exporters of perishable food products.
Click to access PPECB
Remote Container Management (RCM) interface turns your reefer container into a digitally connected device capable of transmitting its location, power status, temperature, humidity and air supply
Click to access RCM
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