Reefer is short for “refrigerated container”. A refrigeration unit sits at the front end, controls the interior temperature over a wide range (typically −25 to +25 °C) and logs the temperature. Operation requires a 400 V connection or a diesel generator set (genset).
A reefer should be distinguished from the insulated containers: It is only passively insulated and does not hold a target temperature, but it has no running costs. For a true cold chain (food, pharma, catering), there is no alternative to a reefer; for frost protection and buffering temperature peaks, the insulated container is sufficient.
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Last updated: 8 September 2026 · Editor: Coin Container Team, Hamburg