Japanese company builds on cool idea for logistics: seawater ice

Southeast Asia, Middle East eyed as bigger markets for commercial ice machines

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Iceman's machines turn seawater into flakes of ice. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu)

SHOHEI KANAYA, Nikkei staff writer

FUKUOKA, Japan -- A Japanese manufacturer aims to nearly double the number of export markets for its seawater ice machines, seeking growth in regions like Southeast Asia where cold chain infrastructure is still lacking.

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