What are the different types of refrigerated containers?
Three main types of reefer containers are in use:
- Closed Reefer. The closed reefer is the conventional model used most often.
- Modified/Controlled Atmosphere (MA/CA) These more advanced container units are distinguished by enhanced insulation.
- Automatic Fresh Air Management Containers (AFAM)
What are refrigerated ISO containers?
Offshore Reefer container, ISO 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.
Who manufactures refrigerated shipping containers?
Seaco
Seaco is one of the world’s leaders in refrigerated containers, with a fleet of more than 200,000 units. Designed for a variety of different cargo types and transport modes.
What is an OT container?
Open top containers have an open top covered by a tarp instead of a solid roof. This enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top. Open top containers normally also have end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading. FIND OUT IF YOUR GOODS WILL FIT.
What is the purpose of CFS?
A CFS (container freight station) is a warehouse that specializes in the consolidation and deconsolidation of cargo. An LCL (less than container load) shipment will be taken to a CFS at origin to be consolidated into a container with other cargo.
What is PTI container?
PTI is an inspection conducted on an empty reefer container BEFORE RELEASE, to ensure the correct functioning of the cooling unit, temperature control and recording devices..
What is a GP container?
GP, or General Purpose containers are the standard size; they have an external height of 2.6m (8′ 6”). HC, or High Cube containers have the added height clearance; they have an external height of 2.9m (9′ 6”). You will find that there are more GPs then HCs in the 20ft market…and more HCs then GPs in the 40ft market!
What is difference between CY and CFS?
A container yard is a dedicated area for full container load (FCL) containers whereas a CFS caters to both LCL and FCL shipments. A CY is located within the port, unlike a CFS, which is located close to a port or terminal. A CFS picks up empty containers from a CY for FCL and LCL export shipments.
What is reefer inspection?
Reefer cargo inspection services are carried out on Cargo and Reefer containers to its safe from exporter’s to importer’s locals in shipping. Reefer cargo inspection services are purposes. 1. to approve the quality and quantity on the Pre-shipment cargo inspection services (PSI)
What is RQ container?
Demurrage = time between redelivery of full container and date of cargo closing. Equipment types: HQ = High Cube/ GP = General Purpuse/ RF = reefer/ RQ = Reefer cube/ FL = Flat/ TK = tank/ OT = Open top/ HG = Hanging Garment/ PL = Platform/ HH = half height.
How many CBM are in a reefer container?
Reefer Containers
| Container Type | Internal Dimensions | Cubic Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 20FT Reefer | L – 5.44M W – 2.26M H – 2.24M | 27 CBM |
| 40FT Reefer | L – 11.55M W – 2.26M H – 2.24M | 58 CBM |
| 45FT Reefer | L – 13.30M W – 2.44M H – 2.58M | 83 CBM |