Explore standard, customized, and high-cube configurations built for intermodal endurance and continuous thermal resilience.
In modern intermodal freight, the 40ft High Cube (9'6" external height) reefer represents the gold standard for volumetric efficiency and temperature critical preservation. Discover how OEM thermal design delivers real-world competitive advantage.
Utilizing high-pressure, cyclically monitored CFC-free polyisocyanurate (PIR) and polyurethane (PU) injection systems. Our automated foam infill eliminates core thermal bridges, retaining internal temperature gradients spanning -35°C to +30°C under severe ambient exterior conditions reaching +50°C.
Engineered with heavy-grade aluminum alloys to guarantee standard forklift axle compliance (up to 7,260 kg test weight per ISO 1496-2). Precision sub-floor air delivery creates uniform static pressure throughout all 76+ cubic meters of volumetric storage, mitigating stagnant warm zones.
Built with high-tensile SPA-H structural atmospheric corrosion-resistant steel framework, primed with anti-corrosive zinc-rich coatings, and lined internally with food-contact grade SUS304 or HG stainless panels, delivering superior resistance to organic acids and rigorous chemical sanitization.
Combining world-class production facilities in Tianjin and Suzhou with rapid multi-port deployment to minimize ocean freight transshipment times and capital expenditure.
Direct OEM partnerships with Thermo King, Daikin, and Carrier Transicold provide pre-configured refrigeration units backed by global spare parts networks and comprehensive warranty coverage.
Strategically situated within 100 kilometers of the Port of Tianjin and major Yangtze River Delta shipping hubs, streamlining FOB/CIF vessel loading and eliminating costly inland drayage delays.
Custom dimensions, roller shutters, dual side-access doors, multi-temperature partitions, meat-hanging rails, and solar battery inverter arrays engineered quickly to project specifications.
Every reefer undergoes a complete Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI), high-pressure air leakage assessment, helium leak detection for cooling loops, and thermal vacuum efficiency validation before dispatch.
A technical side-by-side analysis for fleet procurement directors and logistics infrastructure engineers.
| Performance Metrics | 20ft Standard ISO Reefer | 40ft High Cube (HC) Reefer | OEM Thickened Foam / Custom HC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Usable Capacity | ~28.3 m³ (999 cu. ft) | ~67.5 - 68.0 m³ (2,390 cu. ft) | Customized (up to 76.2 m³) |
| External Dimensions (L x W x H) | 6,058 x 2,438 x 2,591 mm (8'6") | 12,192 x 2,438 x 2,896 mm (9'6") | Tailored (High Cube profile, custom doors) |
| Max Gross Weight (Rating) | 30,480 kg (67,200 lbs) | 34,000 kg (74,950 lbs) | Up to 36,000 kg (Reinforced chassis) |
| Cooling Unit Options | Carrier / Thermo King / Daikin | Carrier / Thermo King / Daikin | Integrated Solar DC Inverter / Blast Freezers |
| Insulation Core & Floor Type | 70mm PU Foam / Al T-Floor | 75mm-85mm Cyclopentane PU / T-Floor | 100-120mm Multi-density PIR / Flat Cleanroom |
| Standard Certification | ISO 1496-2, CSC, BV, ABS | ISO 1496-2, CSC, BV, Lloyd's Reg. | DNV 2.7-1 / EN 12079 / ISO / BV / ATP |
Meeting regional safety requirements while adopting next-generation, low-GWP refrigerants and connected IoT telematics across world ports.
All container structures conform to CSC, TIR, UIC, and ISO standards, verified by Bureau Veritas (BV). Specialized units for harsh marine and mining environments meet DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 offshore lifting mandates with verified dynamic impact safety factors.
Aligning with EU F-Gas regulations and US EPA SNAP guidelines, our production includes R-513A and natural refrigerant units (such as CO₂ R-744), paired with hybrid DC inverter compressors and solar-assisted battery modules to significantly trim fleet emissions.
Equipped with integrated dual-band cellular and satellite transceivers for real-time monitoring of interior temperature, humidity, oxygen levels, defrost cycles, compressor performance, and geofencing—accessible directly via unified client API portals.
Configured for diverse commercial conditions, from active deep-sea transport corridors to remote terrestrial distribution nodes.
40ft HC reefers handle long-haul perishable movements—including fresh produce, frozen proteins, and biologicals—supported by multi-stack structural corner castings and stable marine power bus connectors.
Rapidly deployed as modular, expandable ground cold rooms for supermarkets, agricultural collection hubs, and pharmaceutical warehouses, bypassing lengthy civil construction permits.
Reinforced DNV-certified reefers deliver food rations, chemicals, and sample storage directly to harsh offshore drilling platforms and vessel decks with verified four-point sling lifting certification.
Roll-up door and side-door refrigerated containers allow quick pallet access and high-turnover cross-docking in congested city logistics terminals and suburban distribution centers.
Key information regarding international logistics compliance, structural customization, and supply contracts.
We supply standard 10ft, 20ft, 20ft High Cube, 40ft, and 40ft High Cube containers. We also engineer non-standard dimensions, side-opening reefers, ultra-deep blast freezers, modular accommodation units, and specialized DNV offshore containers designed to exact customer drawings.
Our units integrate with primary market brands including Thermo King, Daikin, and Carrier Transicold. This ensures clients can choose preferred operational models supported by local field technicians, factory training, and regional spare parts inventories.
CIMIC holds Bureau Veritas (BV) classification society certification and ISO 9001 quality management verification. Specialized offshore containers comply with DNV 2.7-1 / EN 12079 standards, and all reefers feature valid CSC safety approval plates for immediate international maritime transit.
MOQ varies by customization level. Standard new build and certified used units have low, flexible order minimums. Highly bespoke dimensions or specialized offshore designs can be planned by project or pilot runs, with our engineers advising the most economical production batch size.
Our core production lines operate in Tianjin and Suzhou, approximately 100 km from major seaport terminals. This close proximity ensures fast loading onto container vessels and ro-ro carriers, while used inventory is maintained across multiple Chinese ports for shorter regional dispatch times.
Yes. We offer food-grade stainless steel interior linings, butcher meat hooks, flat anti-slip flooring, rolling shelves, explosion-proof interior lighting, dual temperature zones, and factory-integrated IoT satellite telematics reporting to your corporate cloud monitoring system.
Engineered for complex intermodal logistics, specialized thermal storage, and rugged field performance.