Reefer Container Dimensions
Refrigerated containers ship cargo that must be transported under controlled temperatures. They are equipped with a refrigeration unit that can be connected to the ship’s electrical power supply, meaning reefer containers and maintain a set air temperature, humidity (moisture level) and cargo temperature. Combined with fresh air ventilation, this ensures the best possible shelf life of the entire shipment.
Container Sizes
A standard refrigerated container is available in 40ft and 20ft in a general-purpose or high-cube reefer container.
20ft
|
EXTERNAL |
INTERNAL |
Length: |
6.06 metres |
5.40 metres |
Width: |
2.43 metres |
2.29 metres |
Height |
2.59 metres |
2.27 metres |
SPECIFICATIONS |
|
Door opening width: |
2.29 metres |
Door opening height: |
1.96 metres |
Interior capacity: |
28.4 m³ |
Tare weight: |
2,800 kg |
Gross weight: |
30,480 kg |
Maximum payload: |
25,400 kg |
Storage capacity: |
2-3 bedroom home |
20ft high-cube reefers offer an extra 25cm of internal height and 4.6m³ internal capacity. |
40ft
|
EXTERNAL |
INTERNAL |
Length: |
12.2 metres |
11.55 metres |
Width: |
2.44 metres |
2.29 metres |
Height |
2.59 metres |
2.22 metres |
SPECIFICATIONS |
|
Door opening width: |
2.20 metres |
Door opening height: |
2.5 metres |
Interior capacity: |
60 m³ |
Tare weight: |
4,240 kg |
Gross weight: |
34,480 kg |
Maximum payload: |
26,240 kg |
Storage capacity: |
5 bedroom home |
40ft high-cube reefer containers offer an extra 30 cm of internal height and 7.5m³ internal capacity. |