Refrigerated containers are not just for ships or transport, they are the perfect solution for ground or dock level temperature controlled storage. Reefers can maintain temperatures ranging from below -18°C to 25°C making them the perfect fit for any business requiring temperature sensitive storage. The containers are available in 20 ft and 40 ft lengths and electric powered. 

 

Electric powered systems are more efficient as well as quieter than diesel powered units. Our electric units do not release any harmful emissions, making them safer for the environment as well. These containers are perfect for food manufacturers, distributors, supermarket, schools, restaurants and hotels as well as the pharmaceutical /biomedical industry. These units can be purchased or rented and are available for short or long term use as well as for seasonal rentals.

 

Advantages of Electric Powered Refrigerated Containers:

   •   QUIETER than diesel powered storage!

   •   NEVER bother with messy diesel fuel again!

   •   EVER pay expensive engine run time charges!

   •   SAFER for the environment than diesel powered units!

   •   Capable of maintaining temperatures below -18° and up to 25°

   •   Delivered on truck with crane for ground level access

       or on a chassis at dock height

 

Why are they called reefers?

 

Refrigerated shipping containers are often called reefers. A reefer is defined as “a refrigerator (especially one large enough to be walked into), a refrigerator car, ship or truck.” Reefers play an important role in global trade. They allow companies to ship items such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products and other items requiring refrigeration while in transit. Reefers ensure goods are shipped at the optimal temperature, humidity and ventilation levels needed for the product they are transporting. Reefer containers are generally fitted with individual refrigeration units that hook in directly with the cargo or reefer ships’ electrical supply.  

 

 

Checklist for reefer cargo

 

When preparing for a refrigerated shipment, always determine:

• Optimal temperature requirement.

• Fresh air ventilation requirement (in cbm/hour).

• Humidity requirement.

• Transport time.

• Practical shelf life of the product.

• Volume of cargo.

• Packaging materials and cartons used.

• Recommended stowage pattern.

• Required documentation, including legislative requirements.

 

 

 

Before and during stuffing, always make sure:

• Container is set at the optimal temperature, ventilation and humidity levels.

• Cargo is never stowed above the red load line.

• Cargo is stable, evenly stowed (weight is distributed evenly and the entire floor is be covered) and blocked and braced as necessary.

• Total cargo weight does not exceed the maximum payload of the container.

• Total weight of the container (unit, cargo, chassis and genset) does not exceed the road limitations in any country crossed during transport.

• Entire load is stowed according to our stowage guidelines.

• If cargo is palletised, dunnage is placed in the centre channel between pallets.

• Frozen or chilled cargo requirements are followed.

 

 

 

For frozen cargo, always:

• Follow our checklist for reefer cargo.

• Pre-freeze cargo before stuffing.

• Ensure that fresh air ventilation is closed.

 

 

 

For chilled cargo, always:

• Follow our checklist for reefer cargo.

• Pre-cool cargo before stuffing.

• Set unit at carrying temperature, not lower (lower set point will not expedite cooling process and may damage cargo).

• Set fresh air ventilation as required.

 

 

The company does not accept responsibility for any loss or consequential loss whatsoever or howsoever caused by failure of equipment.

 

 

All repairs and subsequent parts used, due to failure of customer care and cleaning of the unit, will be charged to the lessee, including labour and travel costs.

 

 

It is the responsibility of the lessee to insure against all loss of contents or third party claims relating to the use of these containers.