The price of a refrigerated container must be read together with the configuration and services to which it corresponds. An amount for the box alone does not price an installed, powered cold storage adapted to your activity. The unit, its condition, the equipment and the site are essential elements of the comparison.
The tables on this page present indicative catalog prices in the selected country, for the 20 and 40 foot refrigerated references. Amounts are exclusive of tax, transport and unloading. Use them to compare configurations, then request an offer that confirms the specific unit, equipment, inspections and budget for the selected services.
Compare 20 and 40 feet, new and used
Each row groups colours for one size and condition. The count is the number of catalogue references, not available units.
| Size | Catalogue condition | References | Container price · Excl. tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20′ | New · one trip | 4 | €16,687 |
| 20′ | Used · excellent condition | 4 | €7,564.5 |
| 20′ | Used · good condition | 4 | €6,211.5 |
| 20′ | Used · last trip | 4 | €4,961 |
| 40′ | New · one trip | 4 | €25,297 |
| 40′ | Used · excellent condition | 4 | €8,589.5 |
| 40′ | Used · good condition | 4 | €7,031.5 |
| 40′ | Used · last trip | 4 | €5,637.5 |
Indicative container-only prices exclude taxes, transport and unloading. The range reflects listed references and colours; it guarantees neither stock, refrigeration-unit condition nor thermal performance. The quotation confirms the price and actual unit.
Check prices by colour and reference
Open the details to compare configurations. A colour or used-condition grade does not prove that the refrigeration unit works.
Check prices by colour and reference
Reading prices by size, condition and reference
First compare the lines that meet the same need: 20 or 40 feet, new or desired used condition. A range groups references and colors present in the catalog; it is neither an estimate of available stock nor a promise that a specific unit will be offered to you. Open the detail of a reference to keep an identifiable starting point in the request.
The number displayed counts catalog references, not immediately available physical units. If two colors show different prices, the amounts do not demonstrate a difference in refrigeration performance, unit age or equipment. Have these characteristics specified on the offered unit, instead of attributing an explanation to them based on price alone.
Comparing the box and the unit as two distinct subjects
The condition of the structure, floor, doors, seals and insulation must be described, but it is not enough to establish the operation of the refrigeration system. Also ask for the identity of the unit, its maintenance history, recent repairs and available inspections. A unit that looks good in photos may require a separate technical verification.
Catalog grades allow you to select a condition, without automatically attributing an age or performance to the unit. Last trip does not mean a successful refrigeration test, and a new reference does not exempt you from specifying the equipment actually delivered. To compare prices, require a similar scope: same requested use, identified equipment and defined inspections.
| Item | Elements to request | Interpretation to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Box and insulation | Photos of the unit, condition, repairs and equipment | A color that would prove a better technical condition |
| Refrigeration unit | Brand, model, history and documented test | A grade that would guarantee cooling capacity |
| Services | Transport, unloading, installation and planned interventions | A box price treated as a ready-to-use total |
| Operation | Conditions of use, maintenance and suitable energy elements | A universal consumption deduced from the size |
Choosing the size before comparing a price per volume
The 40 foot offers more length, but a price per cubic meter is not enough to decide. Check door clearance, storage plan, access to products and air circulation required by the model. A theoretical space unusable for your goods does not create real savings.
Describe the products, entry temperature, setpoint, openings and maximum stock. Distinguish holding products at their required temperature from cooling production that is still warm. The unit must be studied for this need. To compare 20 and 40 feet, give the same scenario to suppliers and ask what each proposal actually covers, rather than comparing two amounts without context.
Adding transport, unloading and installation
Delivery cost depends on the operation to be carried out: address, vehicle access, obstacles, final position, unloading method and installation conditions. Describe these elements in the request. Distance alone does not reveal the necessary handling, and the container amount does not give the transport price.
Visual reference
- Container
- Transport and unloading
- Placement and equipment
Illustrative diagram, not to scale.
Have it specified whether the offer includes only the journey, a drop-off, positioning or other services. Indicate the means already present on site and the work to be done before arrival. The supplier, carrier and other parties must work from the same plan; a different unloading assumption can make two totals incomparable.
Estimating connection and necessary verifications
Ask for the electrical data of the proposed unit, its documentation and connector characteristics. A qualified professional must examine the suitability of the power supply, protections and connection to your site. Do not take a voltage, current or connection price seen on another reference as a universal value.
Separate the supply of the container from connection interventions, adjustments and the agreed test. Have it designated who intervenes and what elements will be handed over at reception. The presence of a unit does not allow you to presume recording equipment, a particular alarm or an additional device; these functions must appear in the inventory when they are selected.
Estimating operation with data from your scenario
Electrical power expressed in kW and energy consumed in kWh do not answer the same question. A power announced for the unit does not automatically provide its daily consumption. Test conditions, setpoint, ambient, loading, openings and operating periods must be specified to interpret energy data.
To build an electricity budget, start from measured energy or a justified estimate for your use, then apply the conditions of your energy contract. Also have maintenance needs, concerned parts and possible breakdown services specified. There is no operating cost to copy from the 20 or 40 foot size or from the purchase price of the box.
Obtaining a written and comparable proposal
A useful offer identifies the unit or specifies how it will be chosen, describes the box and unit, lists equipment, repairs and agreed inspections, then distinguishes budget items. Have applicable taxes and delivery scope specified. Terms, schedule and commercial conditions must be clear before your decision.
If a warranty or maintenance service is offered, check its subject, duration, exclusions and the relevant contact. Do not assume that a certification, test or service is included because it appears on another page or with another seller. The comparison must focus on the written commitments of the received offer and the use you have actually described.
Starting from a reference and transmitting useful information
Choose a 20 or 40 foot refrigerated reference in the tables, then specify quantity, use, expected temperature, destination, access and desired deadline. For used, also use the used refrigerated selection and the selection guide to prepare questions about the unit's condition. Attach a plan or photos of the site when it helps explain access and installation.
The request is not an order. It serves to obtain a proposal that confirms the amount, availability, unit and possible services. The catalog price remains an indicative reference for the selected configuration; do not treat it as the complete budget until taxes, logistics and necessary interventions have been specified.
The budget grid to complete with the supplier
- Reference, size, condition and photos of the proposed unit.
- Unit identity, maintenance, repairs and agreed test.
- Included equipment and options priced separately.
- Container price, applicable taxes, transport, unloading and installation.
- Connection, adjustments, reception and responsibilities of the parties.
- Suitable operating data, maintenance and possibly selected services.
- Still-unknown amounts, commercial conditions and schedule to confirm.
Refrigerated-container budget questions
Does the displayed price include delivery and connection?
Catalog prices are indicative, exclusive of tax, transport and unloading. Connection and other services must also be specified. Request a detail adapted to your destination and the proposed unit.
Why can two colors have a different price?
The table shows amounts for registered references. The difference alone does not demonstrate a difference in performance, available quantity or equipment. Have the unit and its contents confirmed in the offer.
Is the cheapest always the best choice for a cold storage reserve?
Compare a solution meeting the same use and with the same services. Unit condition, inspections, equipment, logistics and operating needs must be explained before ranking offers.
Can an electricity bill be calculated from the purchase price?
No. The box price does not indicate energy consumed. Request a measurement or justified estimate for your scenario, then apply the conditions of your energy contract, distinguishing kW and kWh.