20ft Insulated Shipping Container — First-Trip
First-trip version, this 20 ft Insulated container offers 27.30 m3 with reinforced thermal insulation, in pristine, certified new condition. Maximum quality for products requiring long-lasting passive thermal protection.
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 6.1 m × 2.4 m × 2.6 m
- Floor area
- 12,5 m²
- Volume
- 27,30 m³
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Competitive pricing
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Compliance
ISO 9001 and CSC standards.
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Technical specifications
| External dimensions | 6,058 m × 2,438 m × 2,591 m |
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| Internal dimensions | 5,380 m × 2,280 m × 2,240 m |
| Door clearance | 2,280 m × 2,260 m |
| Tare weight | 2 990 kg |
| Payload | 27 580 kg |
| Volume | 27,30 m³ |
| Floor area | 12,5 m² |
| Materials | Fully welded Corten and stainless steel |
| Floor type | Aluminium rail |
| Door opening | 270° |
| Certifications | CSC |
| Type | Conteneur Isotherme |
| Reference (SKU) | conteneur-20-pieds-isotherme-premier-voyage |
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In detail
What is a 20ft first-trip insulated container?
An insulated container is a fully insulated body: its walls slow heat exchange between the goods and the outside. It does not produce cold; it preserves it. "First-trip" means it is a new unit, out of the factory after a single positioning journey.
The body, made of Corten steel and stainless steel, is fully welded. Corten steel is a self-weathering steel that naturally resists marine corrosion. Insulation is provided by polyurethane foam panels, an insulating foam molded between two walls, 7 cm thick, applied to the sides, ceiling and doors. The aluminum T-bar floor offers a flat, draining surface for rolling loads.
The 20ft format provides 27.30 m³ of usable volume for a 27,580 kg allowable load, at a standard exterior height of 2.591 m compatible with all logistics equipment. This mid-size format fits into short and medium refrigerated flows, where the absence of a power constraint becomes a decisive operational advantage.
In detail
Insulated or Reefer: what is the difference?
The insulated container and the Reefer belong to the same refrigerated family, but rely on two opposite principles. The Reefer, a refrigerated container, carries an active cooling unit: it produces its own cold and maintains a chosen temperature, from −25°C to +25°C. It must stay permanently plugged into a 380V three-phase electrical supply.
The insulated container, on the other hand, produces no cold at all. It simply slows heat exchange through its insulation. It works without electricity and without a cooling unit to maintain. To extend autonomy, eutectic plates are added; cold accumulators frozen in advance in a cold room. On the 20ft format, passive autonomy reaches 24 to 72 hours depending on accumulator density.
This structural difference explains the gap in acquisition cost between the two families, which can reach 60% for equal dimensions. The Reefer incorporates a complete refrigeration mechanism and requires ongoing maintenance; the insulated container is limited to an insulated shell, with near-zero maintenance.
Applications
Uses for a 20ft first-trip insulated container
The new body's thermal inertia is put to use on short cycles, or combined with eutectic plates on trips of one to three days.
The applications below show in which contexts this format is most relevant. Each use links the on-the-ground need to the container's concrete benefit.
Highlights
Why buy a 20ft first-trip insulated container
The new 20ft insulated container is a standard-format passive cold room, delivered ready to use. The strengths below explain what the absence of a cooling unit concretely changes, autonomy, simplicity, cost, and the role of eutectic plates in extending thermal retention.
The strengths below explain what each technical choice brings to the project. They help compare the product with a less specialized alternative or a different condition.
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No 380V supply required
Immediate deployment on non-electrified sites, with no generator or truck connection in transit.
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Near-zero maintenance
The absence of a cooling unit removes refrigeration technician visits and refrigerant recharging.
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Lower acquisition cost
Compared with an equivalent Reefer, for flows where active regulation adds no value.
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Compatible with eutectic plates
Passive cold autonomy brought to 24-72 hours, recharged in a cold room between trips.
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Original compliance
ISO 6346 marking and CSC plate for multimodal transport, maritime, rail, road, with no recertification.
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Optional ATP approval
Configuration in class IN or IR for transporting perishable goods under controlled temperature.
Applications
What is the price of a 20ft first-trip insulated container
The new 20ft insulated container belongs to a specialized shipping segment. The value of the insulated body and the rarity of units converted from a Reefer weigh more heavily here than the price of steel alone.
Four factors influence price variations:
The factors below explain why the price can vary from one quote to another. They help read a quote by distinguishing the price of the product, availability and delivery costs.
Delivery
Delivery & logistics
National Conteneur delivers throughout mainland France and internationally. Lead times and conditions vary by zone and mode of transport.
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