NEWS & TIPS

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS IN AGRICULTURE?

Commercial farming is a demanding industry where some produce could decay quickly if it’s not stored at the right temperature. Therefore, portable refrigerated containers are widely used in agriculture due to the unique combination of practical advantages and financial incentives they create.

In fact, refrigerated containers can play many different roles in agricultural production. Here are some scenarios that depend on the instant availability of cooled storage space:

Affordable Storage for Small Farms

Individual producers and small agricultural collectives must be mindful of their outgoings to keep their prices competitive. For farms in the United Kingdom that face rising operational costs and increased pressure from imports, that could mean an increased need to lower the expenses incurred during the harvesting and warehousing phases. With reefer containers, famers can protect their goods in a cost-efficient way and benefit from the unmatched mobility and easy manoeuvrability of this storage mode.

Instant Capacity for Large Plantations and Corporations

Agricultural companies may need additional refrigerated space to help accommodate stock needed for seasonal peaks. Peak demand can be challenging to meet with traditional in-house storage facilities alone, which is why refrigerated containers play an important role for some of the largest fresh food producers in Britain. Large companies typically choose 40ft reefer containers as they can hold a considerable amount of agricultural products and help ensure it remains in optimum condition.

Leasing Containers on a Flexible Contract

Regardless of the company size or structure of operations, saving money on cold storage is an increasingly important factor for businesses operating within the agricultural sector. That’s why it’s wise to establish close collaboration with a top-rated storage provider and lease refrigerated containers from a single source. Spacewise has an abundance of cold storage units ready for shipping located across the UK. Contact us today for more information.

10FT Refrigerated Containers - Single Phase

External

Length 2.90 (10ft 0ins)

Width 2.40m (8ft 0ins)

Height 2.60m (8ft 6ins)

Internal

Length 2.00m (6ft 4ins)

Width 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Height 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Openings

Length 2.10m (7ft 2ins)

Width 2.20m (7ft 4ins)

10FT REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS - THREE PHASE

External

Length 2.90 (10ft 0ins)

Width 2.40m (8ft 0ins)

Height 2.60m (8ft 6ins)

Internal

Length 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Width 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Height 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Openings

Length 2.10m (7ft 2ins)

Width 2.20m (7ft 4ins)

10FT HIGH CUBE SHIPPING CONTAINERS/STORAGE CONTAINER

External

Length 2.90 (9ft 6ins)

Width 2.40m (8ft 0ins)

Height 2.90m (9ft 6ins)

Internal

Length 2.70m (9ft 7ins)

Width 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Height 2.60m (8ft 6ins)

Openings

Length 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Width 2.50m (8ft 2ins)

20FT REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS - DOUBLE DOORS, THREE PHASE

External

Length 6.00 (20ft 0ins)

Width 2.40m (8ft 0ins)

Height 2.60m (8ft 6ins)

Internal

Length 5.40m (17ft 9ins

Width 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Height 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Openings

Length 2.10m (7ft 2ins)

Width 2.20m (7ft 4ins)

20FT REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS - SINGLE BUTCHERS DOOR, THREE PHASE

External

Length 6.00 (20ft 0ins)

Width 2.40m (8ft 0ins)

Height 2.60m (8ft 6ins)

Internal

Length 5.00m (16ft 4ins)

Width 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Height 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Openings

Length 1.6m (5ft 0ins)

Width 2.00m (6ft 6ins)

20FT SHIPPING CONTAINERS/STORAGE CONTAINER

External

Length 6.00 (20ft 0ins)

Width 2.40m (8ft 0ins)

Height 2.60m (8ft 6ins)

Internal

Length 5.80m (19ft 4ins)

Width 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Height 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Openings

Length 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Width 2.20m (7ft 2ins)

40FT REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS - DOUBLE DOORS

External

Length 12.00m (40ft 0ins)

Width 2.40m (8ft 0ins)

Height 2.60m (8ft 6ins) to 2.90m (9ft 6 ins)

Internal

Length 11.50m (37ft 11ins)

Width 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Height 2.26m (7ft 5ins) to 2.59m (8ft 5ins)

Openings

Length 2.10m (7ft 2ins)

Width 2.50m (8ft 4ins)

40FT REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS - SINGLE BUTCHERS DOOR

External

Length 12.00m (40ft 0ins)

Width 2.40m (8ft 0ins)

Height 2.60m (8ft 6ins) to 2.90m (9ft 6 ins)

Internal

Length 11.10m (36ft 4ins)

Width 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Height 2.26m (7ft 5ins) to 2.59m (8ft 5ins)

Openings

Length 1.6m (5ft 0ins)

Width 2.00m (6ft 6ins)

40FT HIGH CUBE SHIPPING CONTAINERS/STORAGE CONTAINER

External

Length 12.00m (40ft 0ins)

Width 2.40m (8ft 0ins)

Height 2.90m (9ft 6ins)

Internal

Length 11.90m (39ft 6ins)

Width 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Height 2.60m (8ft 6ins)

Openings

Length 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Width 2.50m (8ft 4ins)

40FT SHIPPING CONTAINERS/STORAGE CONTAINER

External

Length 12.00m (40ft 0ins)

Width 2.40m (8ft 0ins)

Height 2.60m (8ft 6ins)

Internal

Length 11.90m (39ft 6ins)

Width 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Height 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Openings

Length 2.30m (7ft 6ins)

Width 2.20m (7ft 2ins)

RICKY VALLANCE

COCA-COLA

Coca-Cola Enterprises developed a strong relationship with Spacewise during the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games. The Spacewise team have worked effectively with CCE providing support to deliver on time solutions for this high profile logistical operation, contributing to a successful Games time operation for our business.

CRAIG JOHNSTONE

BULKPOWDERS

Thank you very much for the service provided by Spacewise. BULKPOWDERS rented 3 x 40ft Refrigerators for the summer season. An excellent service from our initial phone call through to the end of the agreement. Great communications, ease of contract, quick delivery of selected refrigerators, with a faultless rental agreement period. Thank you for the service

Lee Duke

ics

Equipment delivery is good quality and clean. Commissioning (usually next day unless otherwise organised) is complete by suitably qualified engineers and an ‘operating’ explanation given to the end user.

In addition their after-sales support is very good, tech. offering advice and engineer if deemed appropriate.

Sophia Chumber

Entourage Live

We contacted Spacewise to supply us with 2 refrigeration storage units on behalf of the client and their bar supplier as a long hire during the peak season. We haven’t experienced a single problem with them and we have found the team to be helpful and reliable at all times. Happy bar company, happy client! They come highly recommended.

CEME, Marsh Way, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8EU