A good catch for cold-chain logistics

Hygienic CB3 plastic bulk bins support efficient seafood handling

Where seafood is processed, chilled, and prepared for export, bulk containers must withstand demanding conditions every day. The Peruvian company Elamar S.A. uses Craemer’s CB3 plastic bulk bin for these processes. This durable material handling solution supports hygienic operations, performs reliably in cold storage, and helps reduce breakage and replacement costs.

Elamar S.A. is a seafood company based in Paita, in Peru’s Piura region. The company processes seafood and provides comprehensive services across the entire value chain: from receiving and sorting raw materials to industrial processing, packaging, and cold storage, as well as managing export logistics. As a service provider, Elamar also handles processing, packaging, storage, and export management for other companies.

For these processes, Elamar needsdurable, hygienic bulk containers that can withstand low temperatures. The containers must be easy to clean, meet the requirements of international food markets, and perform reliably in day-to-day handling inside cold storage facilities.

Designed for hygiene and durability in cold storage

Before choosing Craemer, the company also evaluated other plastic alternatives available on the local market. According to Elamar, these proved less durable, showed greater wear in cold environments, and presented higher hygiene risks.

The decisive factors in favor of Craemer were its recognized quality, the model’s structural strength, and its guaranteed performance under the demanding conditions of low-temperature industrial environments. The collaboration went beyond product supply and also included technical and strategic guidance. Craemer helped Elamar select the bulk container model best suited to its operating environment and recommended the CB3 plastic bulk bin.

Hygiene and durability for the cold chain: Craemer’s CB3 plastic bulk bin is designed for handling and storing seafood. Photo: Craemer Group

At Elamar, CB3 plastic bulk bins are used with flake ice for internal logistics and refrigerated seafood storage. Photo: Craemer Group

Phased transition to CB3 plastic bulk bins

Since July 2025, Elamar has been using a total of 206 Craemer CB3 plastic bulk bins in blue, light blue, and gray. The bins are used for internal logistics and seafood storage. They are handled with pallet jacks and forklifts, and the loaded units are stacked in cold storage.

An important milestone for Elamar was the phased transition from conventional bulk bins to Craemer plastic bulk bins without interrupting operations. According to the company, the changeover was orderly and efficient. The first results became apparent within the initial months of use, particularly through a significant reduction in breakage.

Durable and cost-effective

Based on its experience to date, Elamar reports greater operational safety, a considerable reduction in replacement costs, and optimized loading and unloading times. The plastic bulk bins prove particularly effective because of their resistance to consistently low temperatures. According to Elamar, the failure rate has so far been minimal, and no structural failures have been recorded under normal operating conditions.

The CB3 plastic bulk bin therefore helps Elamar achieve a key objective: safe, hygienic, and efficient workflows for processing and storing frozen seafood destined for demanding export markets.

Pedro José Laban Carmen, Production Director at Elamar, says: “Craemer’s plastic bulk bins have improved our efficiency and safety and meet the highest international standards.”

Status of information: 09/2026