Temperature-controlled storage for food producers, growers, caterers and cold storage operations across Virginia. Ask for a written quote with delivery details.
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 to carry perishable food by sea at a controlled temperature.
Reefers need a 480V 3-phase power connection. If your property does not have 3-phase, a diesel or natural gas generator can run the unit instead. Ask about power options when you request the quote.
| Available Sizes | 20ft & 40ft |
| Power Requirement | 480V 3-phase, or generator |
| Floor Type | Aluminum T-floor, raised |
| Wall Insulation | Integral polyurethane foam |
| 20ft Interior Volume | 1,003 cu ft |
| 40ft High Cube Interior Volume | 2,366 cu ft |
Working refrigerated containers carry a 1-year leak-free guarantee. Ask a Container One sales representative about coverage for the refrigeration unit itself before buying. Container One provides the warranty. Written warranty terms.
Crab, oyster and clam operations on the Eastern Shore, the Northern Neck and around Reedville that need cold at the water rather than a round trip to town.
Orchard and produce growers around Winchester, the Valley and the southern half of Virginia Beach holding product between picking and packing.
Caterers, event operators and film crews who need cold storage delivered to a site that has none.
Restaurants and grocers in Richmond, Norfolk and Northern Virginia adding walk in capacity in the lot rather than rebuilding the back of house.
Vineyards and cideries around Charlottesville and Loudoun that need controlled cold through a short, fixed harvest.
Reefer containers plug into a 480V 3-phase, 60Hz supply, the standard for commercial and industrial electrical systems. Commercial, agricultural and industrial properties may already have 3-phase power; confirm what is available at your site.
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 (for example 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. Generators can be rented from equipment rental companies.
Questions about reefer performance at your specific location? Describe the location and the intended use when you request the quote.
Container One's Delivery/Dispatch department contacts you to schedule a date and time for delivery.
Tell us the temperature range, the power situation, and what you are storing. A Container One sales representative prepares the written quote.