Mar 6, 2025 · What are reefer containers? Reefer containers, or refrigerated containers, are specialised shipping containers designed to transport various types of reefer cargo, such as fresh produce, …

A reefer, short for refrigerated container, is a specialized shipping container designed to transport temperature-sensitive cargo. Think of it as a giant, mobile refrigerator that can be loaded onto ships, …

5 days ago · The term “reefer” is the industry shorthand for a refrigerated transport unit, either a container or a trailer, used extensively in global logistics. These specialized units maintain a precise, …

Aug 26, 2025 · Reefer containers are built to maintain specific temperatures, not bring cargo down to a certain temperature. As such, pre-cooling your cargo is critical ahead of reefer shipping.

Sep 29, 2023 · A refrigerated container, or reefer, is designed to transport temperature-sensitive cargo at precise temperatures. Built to work as a large refrigerator, this container type can usually maintain …

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

Oct 14, 2024 · Refrigerated containers, or “reefers,” are climate-controlled shipping containers designed to transport temperature-sensitive goods worldwide. The first version of a “reefer” was developed …

Feb 28, 2025 · What Is a Reefer Container? A reefer container, short for “refrigerated container,” is a temperature-controlled shipping container designed to transport perishable goods like food, …

Apr 30, 2025 · Reefer containers, or cool tank containers, are specialist refrigerated tank containers designed to transport perishable goods while maintaining specific temperature ranges.

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.