A refrigerated transportation container having associated therewith a cryogenic refrigeration unit and a recirculation refrigeration unit is provided. The cryogenic unit allows an initial rapid cooling of the container’s interior and the recirculation unit allows the efficient maintenance of the temperature of the container’s interior during transport. The container is particularly useful in a method of distributing refrigerated products to a plurality of geographically spaced distribution locations. The rapid cool down of the container’s interior allows a quick return of the interior to a predetermined transport temperature which, in turn, allows minimization of the risks of a failure to maintain the products at said predetermined transport temperature. A reefer is simply a refrigerated trailer. Reefer trailers are used for transporting perishable products such as produce, dairy products, meat and frozen foods. If you are a big fan of frozen waffles, chances are that they were delivered to your supermarket on a reefer.
While reefer trailers have a fundamental refrigeration unit, they rely on power from electrical power points via a land based site, container ship or dock. While products are being transported, the refrigeration unit is typically powered by diesel powered generators which are attached to the container during the trip.Reefer trailers are produced by all major semi trailer manufacturer and the actual specifications may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. If you are looking for a refrigerated trailer you can go online and gain information from the website of any major trailer producer. Alternately, if you are searching for information on used trailers, you can find that online as well. There are many sites that are dedicated to bringing you the trailer that you need. Used trailers are often well worth the money spent. They can save you thousands of dollars over the purchase of a new trailer and depending on where you purchase, these used trailers can be just as effective and valuable as new ones.
If you are planning to transport products that need refrigeration during their journey, then you should research the many types and designs of reefer trailers that are available. If you do decide to purchase used, be sure that you have access to contact information from the seller, just in case you have any questions before the sale. Buying used is an excellent way to save money, while still getting the trailer that you need. Of course new trailers are also readily available, so it really comes down to what you need versus how much your budget allows for the purchase. Either way, the internet is an excellent place to begin your search.
