Category: Refrigerated Containers

Best airflow inside a reefer container

How to Cut Your Cold Storage Energy Costs (Without Compromising Quality)

In South Africa, managing a cold chain often feels like a balancing act.  With electricity tariffs continuing to climb, the cost of keeping your products fresh can quickly weigh down your bottom line. The good news?   You don’t need to reinvent your entire operation to see a massive difference.  By focusing on how your […]

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Farmers using mobile cold storage to keep produce fresh and reduce post-harvest losses.

Cold Storage for Small-Scale Farmers: Affordable Solutions That Reduce Food Waste

Across South Africa, small-scale farmers play a vital role in supplying fresh produce to local markets, informal traders, cooperatives and community feeding schemes.  Yet despite their contribution, one of the biggest challenges these farmers face is preventing post-harvest losses.  Without reliable cold storage, fruits and vegetables begin to deteriorate within hours of being harvested — […]

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Almar Blast Freezer container next to a Reefer container for cold storage comparison in South Africa

Almar's Cold Storage Solutions: Blast Freezers vs. Reefer Containers

Both of Almar's Blast Freezers and Reefer Containers are expert solutions for temperature control, designed for distinct applications within storage. Understanding their core capabilities and typical use cases is essential: Blast Freezers: Engineered for Rapid Deep Freezing Almar's Blast Freezers are precision-engineered for rapid, high-volume deep freezing.  They are specifically designed to quickly bring down […]

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Close-up of a Reefer container control panel showing temperature settings and controls for temperature-sensitive storage in South Africa

Costly Reefer Packing Mistakes That Could Jeopardize Your Cargo and Profits

Reefer containers play a critical role in storing temperature sensitive goods, ensuring they remain fresh and undamaged. However, incorrect packing can lead to temperature fluctuations, uneven cooling and product spoilage.

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Almar refrigerated container on a flatbed truck for safe storage and transport in South Africa

Beyond Ice Cream: Surprising Items That Rely on Refrigerated Containers for Safe Storage.

When you think of refrigerated containers, your mind might immediately jump to ice cream or frozen foods. While it’s true that reefer containers (the term for refrigerated shipping containers) are essential for keeping frozen treats at the perfect temperature during transit, their applications go far beyond that.

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Back view of Almar ISO Tank

Regulations and Safety Standards: Ensuring Secure ISO Tank Transport

In shipping, safety is paramount. Nowhere is this more crucial than in the transportation of hazardous materials. ISO Tanks have revolutionised this aspect of the shipping and transport industry by adhering to strict regulations and safety standards.

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Chiller Containers can be plugged into a domestic electrical outlet

Single-phase chiller containers are versatile and energy-efficient cooling solutions that are designed to maintain a temperature range between +2 to +10 degrees Celsius.

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Blast Freezer Containers are sought after by food manufacturers

Almar’s custom-built blast freezer containers are used in the manufacturing process to freeze pies, fruit, chicken, beef, etc.

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6m Almar Chiller Container

Refrigerated containers make the perfect walk-in cold room solution

A walk-in cold room in the form of a refrigerated container offers several benefits, making it a versatile and practical solution for various industries and applications.

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20FT Reefer Container

Refrigerated Containers are used Extensively for Commercial Cold Storage

Refrigerated containers, also known as reefers, are widely used in commercial cold storage for several reasons. Here are some of the key advantages of using refrigerated containers as commercial cold storage.

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