Temperature controlled from minus 25 degrees F to plus 70 degrees F. Built for food producers, growers, caterers, and cold storage operations across Alabama. Delivery included statewide.
A refrigerated container, a "reefer" in industry terms, is a standard shipping container with a refrigeration unit integrated into one end wall. It runs continuously or on a set schedule, circulating conditioned air through a raised aluminum T-floor so air can move beneath the stored goods.
Reefers were designed for international perishable food shipping. They hold precise temperatures across ocean voyages, through equatorial heat and arctic cold. What that means for you: a reefer on your Alabama property will hold its set temperature through the hottest week of the year.
Reefers need a power source, typically a 460V 3-phase connection. If your property does not have 3-phase, a diesel or natural gas generator can run the unit instead. We can walk through power options when you inquire.
| Available Sizes | 20ft & 40ft |
| Temperature Range | minus 25°F to plus 70°F |
| Power Requirement | 460V 3-phase, or generator |
| Floor Type | Aluminum T-floor, raised |
| Wall Insulation | Integral polyurethane foam |
| 20ft Interior Volume | ~1,000 cu ft |
| 40ft Interior Volume | ~2,200 cu ft |
Reefer units are inspected and tested before delivery, and the refrigeration system is run and verified to reach set temperature. We share whatever service history we hold for the unit. Refrigerated units carry no separate refrigeration warranty.
Seafood houses, docks and charter operations at Bayou La Batre, Coden and Dauphin Island holding catch cold at the water rather than trucking it inland first.
Peanut, produce and pecan operations across the Wiregrass and the Tennessee Valley holding product between picking and packing.
Catfish processors and pond operations in Hale, Greene and Perry counties needing reliable cold on the farm.
Caterers, event operators and beach rental managers on the Baldwin County coast who need cold storage delivered to a site that has none.
Restaurants and grocers in Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile adding walk in capacity in the lot rather than rebuilding the back of house.
Reefer containers plug into a 460V 3-phase, 60Hz supply, the standard for commercial and industrial electrical systems. If your property is commercial, agricultural, or industrial, there is a good chance you already have 3-phase available.
A qualified electrician can install an outlet at the reefer location. The refrigeration unit draws roughly 7 to 12 kW depending on the set temperature and the ambient conditions.
If the property has no 3-phase supply, a rural site, an off-grid location, or a temporary event site, a diesel or natural gas generator rated for 3-phase output can run the unit. Generator rentals are widely available through equipment rental companies.
We can walk through generator sizing and compatibility when you inquire about a specific unit.
When the ambient temperature climbs, the refrigeration unit works harder to hold its set point. Well-maintained reefers handle that reliably, because they were designed for global shipping routes including equatorial ones. Placing the reefer in shade or under a carport reduces compressor load and running costs through the hottest part of the year.
Questions about reefer performance at your specific location? Call and describe the situation and the intended use. We will give you an honest assessment.
Tell us the temperature range, the power situation, and what you are storing. We will come back with an all-in price including delivery.