Banana Discoloration and Fungal Infection: Identifying the Root Cause

Based on the provided report and photos, we have identified the main issue with the goods as discoloration and softening, indicating ripening. The storage period of bananas is influenced by several factors, including harvest maturity, pre-processing methods, storage temperature, and controlled atmosphere. Among these factors, storage temperature is the only one related to transportation. However, based on the container temperature records, it is evident that the supply air temperature remained near the set temperature throughout the transportation. Therefore, we speculate that the shortened storage period of the goods is likely due to inherent issues with the goods themselves.

Additionally, another issue observed in this batch of goods is fungal infection, which is typically caused by poor pre-processing. Considering the aforementioned factors, we believe that the problems with this batch of goods are a result of their poor quality. Therefore, the carrier should not be held responsible for the loss of the goods.