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Reefer containers

Reefer containers are refrigerated shipping containers, usually used for transporting temperature-sensitive goods such as food, medicine, or clothes. A reefer container can maintain temperatures ranging from +25°C to -25°C, which makes them an ideal solution for transporting perishable items. These versatile containers are also commonly used by hospitality businesses for storing extra stock, including meats and vegetables. If you need a temperature-controlled transport or storage solution, reefer containers are the perfect option for you!

20ft Reefer Container

A 20ft Reefer Container offers the perfect transportation or storage solution for perishable items. They are made using high-quality and durable materials, so these containers can withstand extreme weather conditions and temperatures from -40C to +70C while maintaining their internal temperature. This makes them the ideal choice for home or business owners who need to store or transport any temperature-sensitive goods.

Made from tough Corten and stainless steel, these containers feature steel frames and stainless panels with sandwich packed foam.

  • T-Aluminium floor
  • Exterior has three coats of paint. Interior has 2 coats of paint
  • A secure lockbox
  • Full door seals to ensure the container is fully weather tight and vermin proof
  • Forklift pockets for easy moving
  • Easy open door

Delivery Options: Hiab truck or flat deck, unless you have a forklift onsite.

40ft High Cube Reefer Container

A 40ft High Cube Reefer Container is ideal for transporting or storing goods such as medicine or perishable food. Made using high-quality and durable materials, these containers can withstand extreme weather conditions and temperatures from -40C to +70C, while maintaining their internal temperature. The high cube reefer container offers an extra foot of space which allows home or business owners to maximise the room they have available.

Made from tough Corten and stainless steel, these containers feature steel frames and stainless panels with sandwich packed foam.

  • T-Aluminium floor
  • Exterior has three coats of paint. Interior has 2 coats of paint
  • A secure lockbox
  • Full door seals to ensure the container is fully weather tight and vermin proof
  • Forklift pockets for easy moving
  • Easy open door

Delivery Options: Hiab truck or flat deck, unless you have a forklift onsite.

Our Range

If this shipping container is not quite the right size for your requirements, we have lots of alternative sizes available for sale including 6ft, 7ft, 8ft, 9ft and 10ft containers. Of course, if you are looking for something bigger, we also have 20ft and 40ft containers for hire and sale. Looking for alternative sizes? Check out all our shipping containers for sale or hire or quickly view the most popular sizes below. We also have speciality shipping containers available for sale and hire including High Cube, Reefer, Dangerous Goods, Office Containers and Hospitality Containers.

Frequently asked questions

Are there different refrigerated shipping container sizes?
Our refrigerated shipping containers are available in 20ft and 40ft sizes. Our 20ft containers are predominately 3 phase power supply, but we may from time to time be able to supply single phase, whereas our 40ft containers are only available in the 3 phase power supply.
How do refrigerated containers work?
Reefer containers essentially work like large refrigerators. They are built with a shipping container refrigeration unit that delivers chilled air through the floor which is circulated internally.
How are refrigerated containers powered?
Our reefer containers are powered single phase (20ft and 40ft) or a 3 phase power supply unit (40ft only). 

The single phase power supply (3 Pin PDL plug required) has a temperature range of +10°C to -20°C and offers a 50% power saving compared to the 3 phase. 

The 3 phase power supply (4 Pin PDL plug required) is more powerful than the single phase with a temperature range of +25°C to -25°C.

What are the other uses of refrigerated shipping containers?
As well as the transport and storage of perishables for supermarkets and restaurants, mobile catering teams also use them frequently for temporary storage pf food and beverages during festivals and events. Other sectors, like the pharmaceutical industry, rely on refrigerated containers in situations where controlled temperature environments are a necessity. Private homeowners have also bought Reefer containers for their own additional food/beverage storage needs.
What is a refrigerated shipping container called?

As you may have already gathered, a refrigerated shipping container is also called a reefer container. This can also be shortened to an RF container. Our chilled containers for hire come in a range of sizes and you can also find reefer containers for sale.

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