Refrigerated container

The impact on society of reefer containers is vast, allowing consumers all over the world to enjoy fresh produce at any time of year and experience previously unavailable fresh produce from many other parts of the world.

[4] Whilst refrigerated containers are not common for air transport, total loss dry ice systems are usually used.

[5] Full-size intermodal containers equipped with these "cryogenic" systems can maintain their temperature for the 30 days needed for sea transport.

To provide reliable power to the refrigeration units, these containers are often fitted with one or more diesel generator sets.

Containers fitted with these systems may be required for transporting certain dangerous goods in order to comply with the International Maritime Organization’s regulations.