What is a refrigerated or reefer container?
They are used to transport goods that require controlled temperature conditions in transit. Products such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products and meat. Refrigerated containers are equipped with a refrigeration unit that is connected to the electrical network of the ship, port terminals and trucks.
What characteristics does a reefer container have?
The main characteristics of a refrigerated container are:
They have a heat control unit that can keep the temperature inside the container ranging from -30°C to 30°C.
How does a reefer work?
Refrigerated containers are designed to maintain the temperature and humidity of the container for the entire duration of the transfer.
There are four points to consider when using this type of container:
Temperature. Most containers are designed to maintain a temperature ranging from -30°C to 30°C. They are mainly used for products that require cold temperatures for proper conservation.
Ventilation. For the cold temperature, the air is indispensable to eliminate the heat and the gases produced by the ship or the same container. Ventilation is extremely important for products such as fruits and vegetables.
Humidity. Some products need a low level of humidity in the air in order to be preserved in the most appropriate way. This type of container also has the function of being able to regulate humidity and the standard is between 60% and 85%.
Evacuation points. They serve to remove excess water that accumulates inside the container.
The most commonly used measurements are 40 and 20 feet.
The specific measurements and capacity of Refrigerated or Reefer Containers may vary depending on the manufacturer, age and owner of the container. However, the specifications listed below are representative of most Reefer Containers.
20 foot reefer
Shipping container 20″ Reefer / refrigerator
Length: 6 m., exterior height: 2.59 and interior: 2.26 m.
Exterior dimensions (LxWxH): 6.05 x 2.43 x 2.59 m.
40 foot reefer
Shipping container 40″ High Cube Reefer / refrigerator
Length: 12 m., external height: 2.59 m. and interior: 2.35 m.
Exterior dimensions (LxWxH): 12,192 x 2,438 x 2.59 m.
40ft High Cube reefer
Shipping container 40″ High Cube Reefer / refrigerator
Length: 12m. , external height: 2.90 m. and inside: 2.58 m.
External dimensions (LxWxH): 12.19 x 2.44 x 2.90 m.
45ft High Cube reefer
Shipping container 45″ High Cube Reefer / refrigerator
Length: 13.31m. , external height: 2.90 m. and inside: 2.58 m.
External dimensions (LxWxH): 13.31 x 2.44 x 2.90 m.
