Temperature-controlled. Suited to Texas breweries, produce farms, ranchers, caterers, and food operations.
A refrigerated container ("reefer" in industry terms) is a standard shipping container with an integrated refrigeration unit built into one end wall. The unit runs continuously or on a set schedule, circulating conditioned air through a raised aluminum T-floor that allows air to flow beneath stored goods.
Reefer containers were designed for international perishable food shipping: they are built to hold set temperatures across ocean voyages and a range of climates.
Reefers require a power source to operate: a 480V 3-phase electrical connection. If your property doesn't have 3-phase, a diesel or natural gas generator can be used instead.
| 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 | ~1,000 cu ft |
| 40ft 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.
A reefer container can store hops (which require cold storage to preserve aromatic compounds), malted barley, yeast cultures, and finished product awaiting distribution at craft breweries. A 40ft reefer provides cold storage without expanding a refrigerated warehouse.
Farms in the Rio Grande Valley grow citrus, vegetables, and row crops. A reefer container can be used for pre-cooling harvested produce before truck shipment and for extending post-harvest shelf life, and it can be positioned at the field-side packing area.
Event operations (weddings, corporate events, festivals, and outdoor venues) can need additional cold storage during peak season. A reefer container can serve event venues and staging areas where permanent refrigeration isn't available.
Temperature-controlled containers can provide overflow cold storage during busy seasons, facility expansions, and kitchen renovations. Barbecue operations, meat markets, and food distributors can use reefer containers for additional walk-in cooler capacity.
A reefer container can be used for game hanging, beef aging, and cold storage between processing and sale by ranchers, hunting operations, and small-scale meat processors. A reefer at a hunting camp base can add game processing capacity during deer and hog seasons.
A reefer container can add temperature-controlled space for medical clinics, hospitals, and distributors during facility expansions or emergencies that require additional capacity. Check the storage requirements for any medication or vaccine before using a reefer for it.
Reefer containers are designed to plug into a 480V 3-phase, 60Hz power supply: the standard for commercial and industrial electrical systems. If your Texas property is commercial, agricultural, or industrial, check whether 3-phase power is available.
A qualified electrician can install a power outlet at your desired reefer location. The refrigeration unit draws approximately 7-12 kW depending on the set temperature and ambient conditions.
If your Texas property doesn't have 3-phase power (a rural ranch, an off-grid location, or a temporary event site), a diesel or natural gas generator rated for 3-phase output can power the reefer unit. Generators can be rented from equipment rental companies.
Texas summers can push above 100 degrees, which means the refrigeration unit works harder to maintain set temperatures. Reefer units were designed for global shipping routes including equatorial climates.
Refrigerated containers are sold used. For more on how container grades compare, read our container condition guide.
Call (330) 510-5817 or fill out the form. Describe your use case and power situation when you request a quote.