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What does Reefer container mean in logistics?
Short answer
An insulated ISO container with its own electrically powered refrigeration unit, plugged into power at terminals and on ships and run from a genset on road or rail.
Used for Indian exports of fruit, seafood, meat and pharmaceuticals. Power continuity during port haulage and yard dwell is the main risk to manage. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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The numbers behind this answer
- Also called
- refrigerated container, RF container
- Category
- Cold chain
- Related terms
- Genset (reefer), Reefer truck, ISO container (20 ft, 40 ft, 40 ft HC), Port haulage (drayage)
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