ISO reefer container
Refrigerated shipping container for sea and intermodal transport, also used as temporary or on-site cold storage.
- Mobile / transport
- Chilled storage
- Frozen storage
- Ripening / controlled atmosphere
Reefer containers and refrigerated transport
ISO reefer containers, multi-temp reefer trailers, gensets, telematics and last-mile refrigerated vans for intermodal cold-chain logistics.
ColdMatch facilitates sourcing and RFQs; it does not manufacture, sell, import or export the listed products and is not a regulatory authority. Suppliers are responsible for their products meeting the requirements of the origin and destination countries; buyers for import permissions, local rules and due diligence. Requirements vary by product and country, and the team checks requests before any supplier contact. Regulation and restricted items
Reefer transport system types we can source
General descriptions to help you define your request. Specifications, prices and lead times come only from suppliers’ written offers.
Refrigerated truck body or trailer
Insulated vehicle body or semi-trailer with transport refrigeration unit for road distribution of chilled and frozen goods.
- Mobile / transport
- Chilled storage
- Frozen storage
What to decide before you request quotes
- Products moved, the temperature range and the journey length.
- Container, trailer or truck body, and new versus used equipment.
- Power supply on route and at sites (gensets, shore power, vehicle drive).
- Telematics or data-logging needs for your customers or regulators.
Compare reefer transport options
Reefer container vs fixed cold room for storage
Is a container a temporary answer or the right long-term storage?
| Aspect | ISO reefer container | Modular cold room |
|---|---|---|
| Speed and mobility | Can be delivered and moved as one unit. | Assembled on site; can be relocated with more work. |
| Access and layout | Fixed narrow footprint, loading from one end. | Sized and laid out for your shelving, pallets and doors. |
| Power and site | Needs a suitable power connection or genset on site. | Needs a level floor, power and condensing-unit location. |
| Main trade-off | Quick and relocatable; limited space and access. | Better fit for permanent daily use; more planning up front. |
Rule of thumb: Containers work well for temporary, seasonal or remote needs. For permanent daily use, compare with a cold room sized to your operation.
Guides before you request quotes
Size it with free calculators
- Cold-chain landed cost calculator
- Electricity cost calculator
- Backup generator sizing
- RFQ readiness check
Planning estimates to make your request specific — not quotes.
Equipment sourcing vs project planning
This catalog covers sourcing reefer transport equipment. If you first need a complete facility sized, laid out and scoped, that is a separate project planning service.
Project planning servicesSources and further reading
Links checked on . They explain rules and practice; they do not confirm that any specific offer complies. Requirements differ by country — check with your own advisers.
- Transport of Perishable Foodstuffs (ATP Agreement) — United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
International agreement on the special equipment used to carry perishable foodstuffs between contracting parties.
- FSMA Final Rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food — US Food and Drug Administration
US requirements for vehicles, equipment and temperature control when food is transported.
Supplier-confirmed listings
No supplier-confirmed listings are published here yet. ColdMatch only publishes details that a supplier has confirmed in writing and our team has reviewed — we do not show estimated stock, prices or specifications.
You can still request quotes now: send your requirement and the ColdMatch team will review it and contact suitable suppliers on your behalf.
Details shown once a supplier confirms them
- Capacity range (kW or pallet positions)
- Temperature range
- Refrigerant
- Energy data supplied by the manufacturer
- Country of manufacture
- Countries the supplier can deliver to
- Project scale handled
- Availability confirmed by the supplier, with date
- Documents available on request
Typical reefer transport applications
- ISO reefer 20/40 ft
- Multi-temp trailers
- Gensets
- Telematics
- Last-mile
Sourcing requests by country
How a request from each country is handled. Supplier availability is confirmed only in written responses.