Refrigerated Container, often referred to as a “Reefer,” is a type of intermodal shipping container specifically designed to transport temperature-sensitive cargo. These containers are equipped with refrigeration units to maintain a specific internal temperature, ensuring the safe and fresh delivery of perishable goods across long distances.
Key Features:
- Temperature Control: The built-in refrigeration unit can maintain temperatures ranging from -30°C to +30°C (-22°F to +86°F), making it suitable for a wide variety of temperature-sensitive goods such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
- Insulation: High-quality insulation materials are used within the container walls to minimize temperature fluctuations and energy consumption.
- Power Supply: The refrigeration unit can be powered by external sources, such as shipboard power, electrical plugs at ports, or generator sets attached to trucks during transit.
- Size: Refrigerated containers are available in various sizes, with the most common being the 20-foot and 40-foot variants. The 40-foot version provides a larger capacity for bulk shipments.
- Durability: Constructed from robust materials to withstand harsh environmental conditions and ensure the safety of the cargo.
- Monitoring: Equipped with advanced monitoring systems that allow real-time tracking of temperature, humidity, and other critical parameters.
Uses:
- Food Industry: Widely used to transport perishable food items such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, and seafood to ensure they remain fresh upon arrival.
- Pharmaceuticals: Essential for shipping medicines, vaccines, and other healthcare products that require strict temperature control to maintain their efficacy.
- Chemicals: Used to transport certain chemicals and hazardous materials that must be kept at specific temperatures to prevent spoilage or dangerous reactions.
- Floral Industry: Critical for the transportation of flowers and plants, ensuring they reach their destination in peak condition.
Advantages:
- Preservation: Maintains the quality and safety of perishable goods by preventing spoilage and contamination.
- Flexibility: Can be used across various modes of transport, including ships, trains, and trucks, providing seamless intermodal capabilities.
- Efficiency: Enables efficient and reliable delivery of temperature-sensitive products, supporting global supply chains.
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