Thermal container

A thermal container (or insulated container) is an industrial transport module with thermal insulation, designed for the transportation and stationary storage of food products, beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemical goods, cosmetics, and other temperature‑sensitive products.

Insulated containers: design features and specifications

Unlike reefer containers, an insulated thermal container is not equipped with its own refrigeration unit. The temperature inside the box is maintained on the thermos principle.

The thermally insulated container features multi‑layer polyurethane (PUR) foam insulation. The insulated body limits heat exchange between the interior and the external environment, helping to preserve the cargo temperature for longer during transport or stationary storage.

Main structural components of a thermal container:

• sturdy metal frame with anti‑corrosion treatment;
• outer cladding made of industrial stainless steel, 1–1.2 mm thick;
• inner cladding made of food‑grade stainless steel, safe for products;
• airtight doors with a reliable locking mechanism;
• thermal insulation polyurethane foam layer 70–100 mm thick.

An insulated marine container is available in sizes 10, 20, 40, and 45 feet, as well as in the 45 Pallet Wide version for more efficient transport of palletised cargo.

Applications of thermal containers

An insulated container can be used as cargo packaging for intermodal transport or as a warehouse facility for temporary product storage.

Thermal containers of 10–45 feet are in demand in:

• the food industry;
• the agricultural sector;
• pharmaceuticals;
• the chemical industry;
• logistics;
• warehousing.

If necessary, the container can be retrofitted to suit specific business needs. When operating in open areas or for company branding, you can paint the container in any colour and apply a logo.

Why buy an insulated marine container from GCS?

Global Container Service has been working with container equipment for over 28 years and offers comprehensive business solutions.

Advantages of partnering with GCS:

• sales of insulated containers (new and used models) at dealer prices;
• professional selection of container models for different cargo types;
• container delivery using the company’s own transport;
• maintenance and repair of thermal containers throughout their service life.

GCS managers will help you select the right equipment and calculate the price of the insulated container based on its specifications, as well as separately determine the delivery cost.

In addition to thermal containers, GCS offers dry, tank, reefer, and deep‑freeze containers, as well as genuine container spare parts with delivery throughout Ukraine.