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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.

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 m³	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 m³	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 m³	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 m³	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