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 can 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. |