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How Does Reefer Containers Work? | LOTUS Containers

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Approximately 90% of the entire world’s cargo is transported via shipping containers. The journey of a particular shipment depends on the transportation of goods from one location to its destination. For this journey, there are many different types of shipping containers that are used by shippers widely all over the world to ship their goods. One such container type is reefer containers. Among different types of shipping containers used for freight forwarding, reefer container is one such type that makes the transportation of perishable products possible over long distances. The word reefer is the shortened version of 'refrigerator'. It works similar to the refrigerator at our homes. Just like we store fruits, vegetables, milk, and meat in refrigerators to be used for weeks, reefers are used in logistics and shipping lines to store temperature-sensitive products in bulk like vegetables, fruits, blood, organ, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, etc.           Reefer containers can als

What Is Insulated Shipping Container | LOTUS Containers

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An insulated shipping container is a container type used widely for the shipment of temperature-sensitive products such as fruits, vegetables, pharmaceuticals, organs, certain chemicals, and other such products. It lets you keep goods for longer without having to worry about spoilage or rotten. The steel box container from outside tends to suffer wear and tear when it comes in contact with the direct sun, harsh wind, and salty seawater. They rust and often end with leaks and damage, but the insulation done from inside in the insulated container prevents the damage of goods from leaks, condensation, or external temperature. They have insulated panels, roofs, and doors to maintain the temperature of the product.  Unlike refrigerated shipping containers , they do not have a built-in refrigeration unit thus cannot heat or cool themselves. But it can retain the temperature of the cargo for a specific length of time. What are the dimensions of an insulated shipping container? Insulated shipp