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Management by a Daikin, Thermoking or Carrier console
Storage up to 23 Euro pallets
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Doors opening 270°
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Le 40-foot refrigerated container, high cube This is a temperature-controlled storage and transport solution. It allows you to keep your goods, ingredients, or equipment at positive or negative temperatures. This 12 m³ cold room, available in fixed or mobile versions, offers the best price on the market thanks to Ice Cubner certification.
Our refrigerated 40-foot High Cube containers offer many advantages.
Price of a 40-foot reefer container: cheaper than a traditional cold storage unit
A 40-foot refrigerated container is less expensive than a traditional, often fixed, cold storage unit. This solution allows you to store or transport your goods in a controlled atmosphere. Furthermore, its mobility allows you to install it on any site.
Capacity and dimensions of the 40-foot reefer HC container
The 40-foot reefer HC container is 12 meters long and 2,40 meters high. It holds up to 23 Euro pallets. If you need a more compact container, please see our 20-foot High Cube reefer containersConversely, if you want to gain length, opt for a 45 foot reefer container.
Versatility: a mobile refrigerator solution for all sectors
This mobile refrigerated solution is suitable for a wide range of activities. For example, it meets the needs of industry, pharmaceuticals, catering, and agriculture. You can store your goods while maintaining the cold chain. Furthermore, thanks to its advanced technology, the container maintains cold or high temperatures as required. You can also transport your products by road, rail, and sea.
Durability and high-performance insulation
Refrigerated containers incorporate a robust and powerful refrigeration unit. Regardless of the weather, it ensures the preservation of your goods in extreme conditions. Furthermore, its thick, insulated walls reduce energy consumption, maintaining a stable and efficient internal temperature.
Security and connected monitoring of the cold chain
To monitor the cold chain in your container, Cubner offers connected control modules. This system guarantees your customers optimal real-time monitoring. The integrated temperature sensor alerts you immediately in case of any deviation. Furthermore, the container's highly robust structure reduces the risk of intrusion at your sites, even those without security features.
Multimodal transport: road, river, sea and rail
The 40-foot High Cube reefer container is easily transported by road, river, sea, and rail. It can be loaded onto a truck using twist locks or onto a flatbed trailer. However, some ports do not allow straps: check before shipping.
Modular container: expand your storage capacity
With Calcub, we convert your containers into cold storage rooms or processing rooms. We can connect multiple 40-foot refrigerated containers to expand your temperature-controlled production facility. We've developed a concept that guarantees insulation and energy efficiency during assembly. Furthermore, we add equipment to prevent ice buildup from repeated door openings. Upon request, we can also convert your container into an airlock, ice storage unit, or blast freezer.
Compliance and international standards
Our containers meet international standards. In particular, we include a pre-trip inspection (PTI) on our used refrigerated containers. This inspection guarantees proper operation across various temperature ranges.
Here are the main applicable standards and certifications:
- ISO 6346 defines the container identification code, while ISO 1161 governs their dimensions. Both standards apply to our 40-foot reefer High Cube (45R1) containers.
- CSC (International Convention for Secure Containers) certification imposes approval and quality rules for shipping containers.
- The COA (Container Owners Association) establishes best practices for the care, maintenance and repair of equipment.
Uses far beyond the maritime sector
This type of container is used in many sectors. Our clients operate in defense, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, catering, agriculture, manufacturing, and ice production, among others. Finally, if the standard 40-foot reefer container seems too low, check out our 40-foot High Cube reefer containers. They offer 30 cm more height and 10% more volume.
What is a 40-foot High Cube refrigerated container?
The 40-foot High Cube refrigerated container is a 12-meter-long mobile cold storage unit equipped with an electric refrigeration unit. It offers 27 m² of floor space and a volume of 69 m³, with controlled temperature in both positive and negative cold environments. Certified by IceCubner, it can be used in fixed or mobile locations for the storage or transport of goods under controlled atmosphere conditions.
What are the dimensions of a 40-foot HC reefer container?
The external dimensions are 6,058 mm (L) × 2,438 mm (W) × 2,896 mm (H). The internal dimensions are 5,280 mm (L) × 2,294 mm (W) × 2,273 mm (H). The doorway measures 2,292 mm wide by 2,264 mm high. The unladen weight is 2,900 kg, the maximum load is 27,580 kg, and the maximum gross weight is 30,480 kg.
What is the price of a 40-foot refrigerated container?
As a guide, the price of a used 40-foot reefer container is approximately €3990 excluding VAT, and that of a new one-trip container is approximately €23500 excluding VAT. Transport and unloading costs are additional. Prices vary considerably depending on the season and market conditions. Contact Cubner for a personalized and up-to-date quote.
How many pallets can be loaded into a 40-foot HC reefer container?
The 40-foot High Cube refrigerated container can hold up to 23 Euro pallets. Loading is done through the two double-hinged doors, which open 270°. The maximum load capacity is approximately 29 tonnes.
What refrigeration units are fitted to Cubner 40-foot reefer containers?
Cubner works with the three leading manufacturers on the market: Daikin, Thermoking, and Carrier. Temperature control is managed via an integrated control panel. These chillers are robust and designed to operate in extreme conditions, maintaining a stable temperature in both positive and negative temperature ranges.
What are the uses of a 40-foot refrigerated container?
The 40-foot reefer HC container is used in France for the storage and transport of temperature-controlled goods: foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, ice production, or deep freezing. It is used in the catering, agriculture, industrial, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and defense sectors.
What is the difference between a 40-foot reefer container and a 20-foot HC container?
The 40-foot HC reefer container offers 12 meters in length (27 m², 69 m³, 23 pallets), while the 20-foot HC offers 6 meters (13 m², 28 m³, 10 pallets). The 40-foot maximizes storage capacity, while the 20-foot is ideal for tight spaces. Both share the same refrigeration units and construction quality. For even greater needs, Cubner offers the 45-foot reefer container.
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F.A.Q
What are the characteristics of a 40 foot High Cube (12m) reefer container?
See dimension table at the header of the page.
How big is a 40ft HC reefer (refrigerated) container?
The doorway is 2,26 m wide and 2,56 m high.
The interior structure of a container is 11,58 m long by 2,29 m wide and 2,46 m high.
The exterior structure of a container is 12,19 m long by 2,43 m wide and 2,86 m high.
Find information on the dimensions of our containers here.
How to load a 40 foot reefer (refrigerated) container?
The 40 foot shipping container is loaded through its two large doors at the front, the door passage is 2,26 m wide by 2,56 m high, this information is important for optimal loading.
Loading capacity is 20 pallets per 20ft cold room container, with a maximum load capacity of 27 tonnes.
How do I maintain my 12m refrigerated storage solution?
At Cubner, we attach great importance to the services we provide to our customer users. While acquiring a refrigerated container is simple, installing it, putting it into service or repairing it in the event of a breakdown can be more perilous.
This is why we offer you personalized support.
We benefit from a network of repairers in France and abroad who can intervene and put your 40-foot High Cube refrigerators back into operation quickly.
Where can I buy a 40 foot refrigerated container?
Contact us ou be remembered by one of our sales advisors for the acquisition of a new or used container.
Our containers are visible in our showrooms, in particular on our Bergerac recovery site.
Is the rental of a 40 foot cold room container possible?
We offer a container rental service for professionals or individuals wishing to rent a container on a short notice or acquire one via a leasing solution.
At Cubner we sell and rent 12m refrigerated solutions. Get in touch with one of our sales experts.
What are the prices of used or new 20-foot and 40-foot reefer high cube containers?
We always aim to offer you the best quality at the lowest price.
The price of one used 6 meter container is €5 excluding tax (additional 500% VAT), while that of a new so-called first trip container is around €20 excluding tax. To this amount, you must add transport and unloading costs depending on the location.
For 12 meter container, the cost is around €7 excluding tax and for a first use container the cost is currently around €500 excluding tax.
Please note, prices vary extremely depending on the period. Here we only give you information which has no commercial value. By consulting us, you will have a detailed quote with updated and personalized prices for transport.