Refrigerated containers

Refrigerated containers (reefers) reliably keep temperature-controlled goods at the right temperature, from deep-freezing at −25 °C up to a controlled +25 °C. Coin Container offers 20 ft and 40 ft refrigerated containers as well as 40 ft High Cube, plus thermally insulated container models without a refrigeration unit for passively temperature-controlled applications.

Areas of application for refrigerated containers

Food and beverage storage, pharmaceutical and laboratory logistics, flower and plant trade, event catering, and as a mobile cold room when stationary equipment fails. The 10 ft refrigerated container is suitable for compact needs in tight spaces. Insulated containers are chosen where no active cooling is needed but a stable indoor climate is required, for example as a technical or storage room.

Temperature and refrigeration technology

Depending on the refrigeration unit, the set temperature can be adjusted and monitored precisely – important for food and pharmaceutical logistics. For fresh goods +2 to +8 °C is usually sufficient; frozen goods need −18 °C or colder.

20 ft or 40 ft refrigerated container?

The 20 ft reefer holds around 28 m³ of usable refrigerated space, the 40 ft High Cube around 67 m³. 20 ft is suitable for smaller quantities or limited space, 40 ft High Cube for larger volumes of goods and maximum usable height. Insulated containers without a refrigeration unit keep the interior temperature stable for hours and are suitable as buffer storage or for short-distance transport.

What should you look for in a used refrigerated container?

What matters are the temperature range of the unit, the condition of the insulation and door seals, and the latest PTI (Pre-Trip Inspection). With used refrigerated containers, particular attention should be paid to the technical condition of the unit and a current PTI.

Power connection and energy consumption

Operation is usually via 400 V three-phase power at approx. 16–32 A. A reefer draws a noticeable amount of power in continuous operation, which should be factored into site and cost planning.

Buying or renting a refrigerated container?

Whether buying or renting is more economical depends in particular on the period of use, container type, transport costs and the refrigeration technology required. See how to rent a container.

Prices for refrigerated containers

Refrigerated containers are priced well above standard containers; the year of manufacture and the condition of the unit are decisive. We deliver throughout Germany and Europe from regional depots and advise on siting, power supply and – if required – on conversion into a walk-in cold room through our Container conversion. Request a quote.