30ft Containers for Sale

30ft Refrigerated Shipping Container

The 30ft length is an uncommon middle ground in the container world, and the unit in this category is a purpose-built refrigerated freezer container - a customized mobile cold-storage cell. It bridges the gap between a 20ft reefer, which can run short on capacity once you've stacked a few pallets, and a 40ft, which may be more box than you have room or power for. Priced at $10,850 with flat $500 nationwide delivery, it's aimed at buyers who need reliable sub-zero storage on site rather than a rented walk-in or a trailer they have to keep running. Because it's a single drop-and-plug-in unit, you skip the construction and permitting that a built cold room usually involves.

Who a 30ft Reefer Suits

• Caterers, butchers and food processors needing overflow freezer space
• Farms and growers holding produce or meat before transport
• Events and seasonal operations that need temporary cold storage
• Pharma, floral or any business storing temperature-sensitive stock
• Restaurants and grocers adding capacity without remodeling the building

Power and Placement to Plan For

Refrigerated containers run on 3-phase power or a generator, so confirm your electrical supply before ordering - this is the single most common thing buyers overlook, and it can stall a delivery. The insulated panels and an integrated refrigeration unit hold tight temperatures, and the steel shell stays wind and water tight like any cargo container, so it shrugs off weather while the machinery does the work. Because it's a reefer, the usable interior is a little tighter than a dry box of the same length, since the insulation and refrigeration gear take up space at the ends - worth factoring in when you size your load. Set it on a firm, level pad so the unit drains and the doors seal cleanly.

Other Cold-Storage Sizes

Need a different capacity? Browse all refrigerated containers for 10ft through 40ft reefers and chillers, or step up to a 40ft container if you want maximum volume. For deep-freeze duty down to -40F, see our low-temperature reefers. To talk power requirements and lead time, request a quote and we'll walk you through setup.

Buyers also ask about running cost and reliability. A modern reefer unit cycles to hold the set point rather than running flat out, so it's more economical than people assume, and the steel container around it shrugs off the weather a soft-sided trailer can't. Since this is a single customized 30ft unit rather than a standing stock line, it's effectively first-come - once it's gone, the closest alternatives are 20ft and 40ft reefers. If a 30ft footprint is exactly what your site needs, it's worth moving on it rather than waiting.