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Sea freight refrigerated containers

Reefer container

Find dimensions and capacity for our temperature-controlled refrigerated shipping containers

What is a reefer container?

What is a reefer container?

Reefer containers or refrigerated containers are used to transport goods requiring temperature-controlled conditions in transit. Products such as fruit, vegetables, dairy products and meat are typical goods to ship in this kind of shipping container. Reefer containers are fitted with a refrigeration unit which is connected to the electrical power supply on board the ship.

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What are the dimensions and specifications of reefer containers?

The specific dimensions and capacity of reefer containers (refrigerated containers) may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative for the majority of reefer containers.

20' reefer container

Tare weight
Payload capacity
Cubic capacity
Internal length
3,080 kg
27,400 kg
28.3 m 3
5.44 m
6,791.4 lbs
60,417 lbs
999 cu ft
17.9 ft
Internal width
Internal height
Door opening width
Door opening height
2.29 m
2.27 m
2.23 m
2.10 m
7.5 ft
7.5 ft
7.3 ft
6.9 ft

40' reefer container

Tare weight
Payload capacity
Cubic capacity
Internal length
4,800 kg
27,700 kg
59.3 m 3
11.56 m
10,584 lbs
61,078.5 lbs
2,093.3 cu ft
37.9 ft
Internal width
Internal height
Door opening width
Door opening height
2.28 m
2.25 m
2.29 m
2.26 m
7.5 ft
7.4 ft
7.5 ft
7.4 ft

40' high cube reefer container

Tare weight
Payload capacity
Cubic capacity
Internal length
4,480 kg
29,520 kg
67.3 m 3
11.58 m
9,880 lbs
65,080 lbs
2,380 cu ft
38.0 ft
Internal width
Internal height
Door opening width
Door opening height
2.29 m
2.40 m
2.29 m
2.57 m
7.5 ft
7.9 ft
7.5 ft
8.4 ft

45' reefer container

Tare weight
Payload capacity
Cubic capacity
Internal length
4,850 kg
29,150 kg
67 m 3
11.57 m
10,694.3 lbs
64,275.8 lbs
2,365.1 cu ft
38 ft
Internal width
Internal height
Door opening width
Door opening height
2.27 m
2.55 m
2.29 m
2.26 m
7.4 ft
8.4 ft
7.5 ft
7.4 ft
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