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Refrigerated

Refrigerated Containers in North Carolina

Temperature controlled from minus 25 degrees F to plus 70 degrees F. For food producers, growers, caterers and cold storage operations across North Carolina. Ask for a written quote with delivery details.

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What Is a Reefer Container?

Industrial-Grade Temperature Control in a Steel Container

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 460V 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.

Key Specifications

Available Sizes20ft & 40ft
Temperature Rangeminus 25°F to plus 70°F
Power Requirement460V 3-phase, or generator
Floor TypeAluminum T-floor, raised
Wall InsulationIntegral polyurethane foam
20ft Interior Volume~1,000 cu ft
40ft Interior Volume~2,200 cu ft

Ask about the unit's testing, service history and warranty terms before you buy.

North Carolina Applications

Ways to Use a Reefer in North Carolina

Cold ground storage for sweet potato and produce packers in Nash, Wilson, Johnston, Sampson and Duplin counties through a short, fixed season.

Cold storage for commercial fishing and seafood operations at Wanchese, Beaufort, Morehead City and Oak Island, between the dock and the buyer.

Cold storage for caterers, event operators and film production crews at a site that has none.

Walk in capacity in the lot for restaurants and grocers in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and Asheville.

Cold storage for hops, kegs and packaging on the yard at breweries around Asheville and Mills River.

Power Requirements

Running a Reefer Container in North Carolina

Standard Power Connection

Reefer containers plug into a 460V 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.

Generator Option

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.

Operating Through the Hot Season

When the ambient temperature climbs, the refrigeration unit works harder to hold its set point. Placing the reefer in shade or under a carport reduces compressor load and running costs through the hottest part of the year.

Questions about reefer performance at your specific location? Describe the location and the intended use when you request the quote.

Delivery Timing Across North Carolina

  • The Charlotte region
  • The Triad, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and Burlington
  • The Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the Wake County towns
  • The Sandhills and the Cape Fear, including Fayetteville, Lumberton and Wilmington
  • Western North Carolina, the High Country, the eastern coastal plain and the Outer Banks

Container One's Delivery/Dispatch department schedules every delivery after payment and site review.

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Request a Reefer Container Quote for North Carolina

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FAQ

Reefer Container Questions

460 volt three phase power. Confirm what service is available at the site before you order, or plan for a generator sized to the unit.
Ask about warranty terms for a refrigerated unit before you buy.
Level ground with solid bearing under the four corner castings, 130 feet of straight run for a 40ft unit, at least 15 feet of height for the truck to drive in and 22 feet of height along the entire unloading path, at least 10 feet of width, and shade where possible.
Container One's Delivery/Dispatch department schedules a date and time after payment is received and the location, weather and access have been reviewed. Reefer stock can be limited, so tell us the date you need it as early as possible.

Need a Reefer Container in North Carolina?

Tell us the temperature range, the power situation, and what you are storing. A Container One sales representative prepares the written quote.