Mar 6, 2025 · Learn everything you should know about reefer containers – from types and dimensions to the cooling mechanisms and best practices to transport temperature-sensitive cargo.

A refrigerated container or reefer is an intermodal container (shipping container) used in intermodal freight transport that is capable of refrigeration for the transportation of temperature-sensitive, …

Reefer containers maintain ideal conditions for temperature-sensitive cargo like fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy products and pharmaceuticals. The refrigeration unit ensures consistent temperature, …

Jun 25, 2025 · Because reefer containers are fully enclosed and made of weather-resistant materials, they protect their contents from wind, rain, humidity, pests, and temperature fluctuations.

Aug 26, 2025 · The technology used on reefer containers, consisting of a microprocessor inside and an external unit enables perishable goods, or cargo which must be kept at a certain temperature, to be …

Oct 14, 2024 · Learn everything about refrigerated (reefer) shipping containers, how they work, their types, sizes, costs, and best practices for loading, maintenance, and compliance in this guide.

Feb 28, 2025 · A reefer container, short for “refrigerated container,” is a temperature-controlled shipping container designed to transport perishable goods like food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.