The reefer container can keep the goods at a constant temperature and is therefore intended for the transport of refrigerated goods and frozen products. The major difference between normal dry containers and reefer containers is that the temperature conditions controlling system is available in reefer containers. General cargo containers are very useful when used in transportation of consumer goods that do not require special conditions.
A reefer container can cool in different zones, part of the container can for example ensure cooling of 5° C, while other areas are for goods that require -18° C. The temperature can be set between -30° C and + 30° C. What kind of goods should be shipped with reefer containers?
Reefer containers come in different measures and specifications. Most of them are manufactured according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards. Nevertheless, some reefer specifications may vary depending on the manufacturer and container age.
Measurement
20ft Reefer
40ft Reefer
40 High Cube Reefer
Internal length
17.9 ft / 5.44 m
37.9 ft / 11.56 m
38.0 ft / 11.59 m
Internal width
7.5 ft / 2.29 m
7.5 ft / 2.28 m
7.5 ft / 2.285 m
Internal height
7.5 ft / 2.27 m
7.4 ft / 2.25 m
7.9 ft / 2.40 m
Tare weight
3,080 kg / 6,790 lbs
4,800 kg / 10,584 lbs
4,600 kg / 9,880 lbs
Payload capacity
27,400 kg / 60,417 lbs
27,700 kg / 61,079 lbs
29,500 kg / 65,036 lbs
Cubic capacity
999 cu ft / 28.3 m³
2,093.3 cu ft / 59.3 m³
2,366 cu ft / 67.0 m³