Reefer Container Shipping from Dubai
Refrigerated container shipping from Jebel Ali for fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy, flowers and other temperature-sensitive cargo.
Reefer shipping without the guesswork
A reefer keeps cargo at the temperature it was loaded at. Getting the set-point, ventilation and loading right before the doors close is what decides whether your cargo arrives fresh.
- Set-point and ventilation advice for your specific commodity
- Pre-trip inspected units delivered to your facility
- Generator-equipped trucks to keep the unit running between warehouse and port
- Health and phytosanitary documents prepared with the export declaration
- Temperature monitoring during transit where the line supports it
- Regular sailings from Jebel Ali to Africa, the GCC and Asia
Cargo suited to reefer containers
Each commodity has its own temperature, humidity and ventilation needs.
Fresh fruit & vegetables
Chilled with fresh-air exchange to manage ripening.
Meat & poultry
Frozen at –18°C or below, or chilled for fresh cuts.
Fish & seafood
Deep-frozen or chilled, packed to prevent drip and odour.
Dairy & eggs
Steady chilled temperatures for cheese, butter and eggs.
Flowers & plants
Cool, humid conditions to protect freshness.
Chemicals & pharma
Products that must stay within a fixed range during transit.
Your reefer shipment, step by step
Book
Share commodity, set-point, container size and port of discharge.
Load
An inspected reefer arrives pre-set; cargo is loaded at carrying temperature.
Sail
The container is plugged in at port and on board for the whole voyage.
Arrive
We coordinate discharge, clearance and delivery at destination.
Tips for a successful reefer shipment
Most reefer claims come down to what happens before loading.
A reefer is built to hold temperature, not to pull warm cargo down quickly.
Stay below the red load line and keep the floor channels clear.
Give it in writing at booking and check it on the equipment receipt.
Reefer shipping questions
What temperatures can a reefer container hold?
Most modern reefers can be set anywhere from about –30°C to +30°C, depending on the unit.
Can I share a reefer container with other shippers?
Reefer shipping is usually booked as a full container load, because each commodity needs its own temperature and ventilation settings.
How is the container powered on the way to port?
On the road the reefer runs on a clip-on generator set (genset) fitted to the truck, then is plugged into port and vessel power.
Which destinations do you serve?
We ship reefers from Jebel Ali to East and West Africa, the GCC, the Indian subcontinent and the Far East. Ask us about other routes.
Ready to ship chilled or frozen cargo?
Tell us the commodity, temperature, container size and destination, and we’ll send schedules and rates.