Hire & Buy Refrigerated Shipping Containers

Super secure, we’ll be notified straight away if something does go wrong – so we can put it right!

1300Sparebox also have qualified refrigerator mechanics that can be called out to check what’s wrong and make repairs.

You’ve got full control over this bad boy with the temperature range being fully adjustable from -25 to +25 degrees Celsius. Our containers operate on single or 3-phase power.

We’re more than happy to help arrange a qualified refrigeration mechanic to install it for you. Plus, to ensure it’s all good, we even include a backup service.

Most commonly, our containers are delivered via a tilt tray off the back of a truck. The container is lowered mechanically on an angle and slid off, while the truck moves forward slowly. However this method is unsuitable if there are powerlines overhead. Alternative methods include side loader and hiab cranes. Side loaders are best when there’s limited space in front or behind the container area. A hiab crane is used when there isn’t space for a side loader or tilt tray. Use of the crane allows the container to be positioned up a raised area, at an angle or over an obstacle like a fence.

Refrigerated shipping containers work by employing a refrigeration system to maintain a controlled temperature environment. Reefer containers are insulated to minimize heat transfer with the external environment. This insulation helps maintain the desired temperature inside the container.

The heart of the reefer container is its refrigeration unit, which typically consists of a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator. This cooling system is similar to what you find in household refrigerators but designed to work on a larger scale.

Our reefer containers are equipped with an around-the-clock temperature monitoring system means you’ll always know that your items are cool, so you can chill too! Super secure, we’ll be notified straight away if something does go wrong – so we can put it right and you can store your goods with confidence.

1300Sparebox also have qualified refrigerator mechanics that can be called out to check what’s wrong and make repairs.

We have a range of refrigerated containers and freezers in various sizes ready for transportation to meet your storage needs and capacity requirements. Current available sizes include:

• 10ft refrigerated containers
• 20ft refrigerated containers
• 21ft high cube containers (2 pallet wide)
• Cool 22ft high cube
• Cool 40ft high cube

Get a quote for your preferred size

You’ve got full control over the internal temperature of this bad boy with the temperature range being fully adjustable from -25 to +25 degrees Celsius.

Our containers operate on single or 3-phase power so you can stay chilled wherever you are.

We’re more than happy to help arrange a qualified refrigeration mechanic to install it for you. Plus, to ensure it’s all good, we even include a backup service.

Most commonly, our containers are transported and delivered via a tilt tray off the back of a truck. The container is lowered mechanically on an angle and slid off, while the truck moves forward slowly. However this method is unsuitable if there are powerlines overhead. Alternative methods include side loader and hiab cranes. Side loaders are best when there’s limited space in front or behind the container area. A hiab crane is used when there isn’t space for a side loader or tilt tray. Use of the crane allows the container to be positioned up a raised area, at an angle or over an obstacle like a fence.

Check with your Council in case there are any special requirements in your area. Some councils may require a temporary permit, especailly if you’re considering placing a container on your verge.

If you need to store, ship or transport goods in a shipping container, we have a solution to suit. Chat to our team about whether our standard reefer containers or freezer containers are the best option for your storage needs.

Our refrigerated containers can be used to store just about anything that requires reliable refrigeration. This includes fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, fresh cut flowers, milk and dairy products and anything else that needs to be kept cool.

Our portable freezers can handle just about any frozen goods including frozen seafood, meat and vegetables.

When buying or hiring a shipping container, understanding the concept of tare weight is essential especially if you intend to transport it yourself. The tare weight of a reefer refers to its weight when empty. It includes the weight of the container itself, including its structural components, but excludes the weight of any cargo or additional items inside.

Before loading cargo into the container, it’s advisable to verify the tare weight to ensure accurate calculation of the payload weight. This can be done using weighing scales specifically designed for containers or by consulting the container’s documentation.