A refrigerated container or reefer is an intermodal container (shipping container) used in intermodal freight transport that is refrigerated for the transportation of temperature sensitive cargo. While a reefer will have an integral refrigeration unit, they rely on external power, from electrical power points (“reefer points”) at a land based site, a container ship or on quay. When being transported over the road on a trailer or over rail wagon, they can be powered from diesel powered generators ("gen sets") which attach to the container whilst on road journeys. Refrigerated containers are capable of controlling temperature ranging from -30oC, -40oC, -65oC up to 30oC, 40oC.
Advantages of Reefer Container
- To Carry Frozen and Chilled goods: - One can easily store and deliver frozen and chilled products at the same time.
- Available for Rent Purpose: - Reefer containers can also be availed on rent, and one does not have to worry about making a huge investment on it.
Types Of Cargo
- Chilled Cargo - It include fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs, confectionery, live plants and flowers.They require low temperatures, around freezing points, but are not to be frozen.
- Frozen Cargo - It includes Ice-cream, frozen meat, poultry and seafood, concentrates and prepared foods are some examples.They require temperatures of -20°C and below, which means they are frozen solid.
- Special and Miscellaneous Cargo - Pharmaceuticals and drugs form the majority of such cargo.These constitute non-food products that require optimum temperature and humidity.
Unit Load Devices
Containers
- 20' RF CONTAINER - Maximum Inside Dimensions (L x W x H)(m) – 5.45 x 2.29 x 2.27, Tare Weight – 3010 kg, Maximum Payload – 27470 kg.
- 40' RH CONTAINER - Maximum Inside Dimensions (L x W x H)(m) – 11.5 x 2.29 x 2.5, Tare Weight – 4740 kg, Maximum Payload – 29260 kg.
- 40' RW CONTAINER - Maximum Inside Dimensions (L x W x H)(m) – 13.28 x 2.44 x 2.58, Tare Weight – 6180 kg, Maximum Payload – 27820 kg.