The Evolution of Refrigerated Containers: How Technology Has Transformed Cold Shipping
Refrigerated containers, or reefers, have revolutionised the transportation of temperature-sensitive goods, from fresh produce to pharmaceuticals. These containers ensure that perishable products reach their destinations in optimal condition. Over the years, technological advancements have significantly enhanced their design, efficiency, and capabilities, making cold shipping a cornerstone of global trade. In this blog, we explore […]
How to Choose the Right Shipping Container for Your Needs
Shipping containers have evolved beyond their primary use in transportation. They now serve multiple purposes, including storage units, homes, offices, and more. With various sizes, types, and modifications available, it’s crucial to choose the right shipping container that fits your specific needs. Whether you’re looking for a simple container for shipping goods or one […]
Maximise Your Supply Chain Efficiency with Innovative Cold Storage Solutions
Did you know that up to 30% of food produced globally is wasted due to poor storage conditions? In a world where sustainability is key, cold storage solutions have never been more vital. From food distribution to pharmaceuticals and e-commerce, businesses across the UK depend on temperature controlled environments to maintain product quality and […]
How Humidity Controlled Containers Improve Product Shelf-Life and Reduce Spoilage
In the field of logistics and storage, maintaining the integrity of products at the time of transportation and storage is the key. This is where humidity controlled containers come into play. These innovative solutions take great care of temperature sensitive items to improve the longevity and quality of the products. We will go on […]
Temperature Controlled Containers: Ensuring Quality and Safety in Transit
In today’s globalised economy, the transportation and storage of goods have become more complex and demanding. Whether it’s pharmaceuticals, perishable food, or high-value electronics, maintaining the right temperature during transit is crucial. This is where temperature controlled containers play a pivotal role. These containers are designed to maintain a consistent temperature to ensure the quality […]
Refrigerated Containers vs Traditional Cold Storage: Efficiency Comparison for 2024
From the food and beverage industry to the pharmaceutical industry, temperature regulation lies at the heart of many industries today. Be it a business considering storing temperature-sensitive goods or shipping them, one question commonly rings in the mind: which one is more efficient between refrigerated containers and traditional cold storage? Both have their advantages […]
The Future of Shipping: Climate Controlled Containers for All Industries
In today’s global commerce landscape, climate controlled containers have become essential for preserving the integrity of temperature-sensitive goods during transit. As businesses expand their reach across borders, the demand for reliable and efficient shipping solutions is more critical than ever. These innovative containers are transforming the logistics industry by offering a controlled environment, ensuring […]
Unlocking the Power of Climate Controlled Storage Units: Comprehensive Tips and Best Practices
Effective management of storage, Particularly with climate controlled storage units, is the very keystone of high productivity that includes cost reduction and protection of highly valued assets. Be it a businessperson trying to condense one’s workspace or somebody needing a safe place to keep valued personal belongings, climate-controlled storage units will do just that. Climate […]
The Definitive Guide to Temperature Controlled Storage Units: Protect Your Valuables
When it comes to storing valuable items, not all storage solutions are created equal. If you’re storing items that are sensitive to temperature fluctuations, a temperature controlled storage unit is your best bet. Whether you’re storing antique furniture, important documents, or temperature-sensitive electronics, these units provide a stable environment to protect your belongings from […]
What are refrigerated shipping containers? Key facts and dimensions
Shipping containers have revolutionised global trade through the ease of transporting different types of goods over long distances. The containers themselves are multi-faceted, equipped in countless variants and sizes, to befit any type of refrigerated shipping containers requirements. Refrigerated shipping containers, in particular, have opened up huge markets for all industries in the fields […]
Why You Should Consider a Climate-Controlled Storage Unit
When it comes to safeguarding your belongings, especially those of significant value or sentimental worth, choosing the right storage option is crucial. One of the most effective solutions for preserving the condition of your items is a climate-controlled storage unit. But what exactly does this type of storage offer, and why should you consider it? […]
Why humidity-controlled containers are worthwhile investing in
When it comes to making sure that you give your customers the very best products possible for their money, you need to test them effectively and ensure that they are up to the required level. As a business owner, you may know what you need your product to do (and what your customers are going […]
Top 10 Uses for 40ft Shipping Containers
Does shipping container size matter? You bet it does! You always want to choose a container that is the right size for your particular needs. If you see a small 6ft container next to one of our 40ft shipping containers, you’ll see an immense difference. So what are our top uses for our 40 feet containers? International […]
Why use Insulated Shipping Containers?
When we consider transport containers, whether being used for shipping or another use, there is a spectrum of choice. We tend to find customers are predominantly focused on size. However, of perhaps greater importance is the degree of insulation. Transport containers come in a range from standard, through insulated shipping containers, to our extreme temperature containers. Insulation improves […]
How to Use Small Shipping Containers
When we think of shipping containers, we tend to think of the standard 20ft and 40ft beasts craned on and off ships. These standard containers are ideal for a large range of uses, not least shipping, but sometimes we need greater flexibility. At ConRail we have diverse use small containers in a variety of sizes suitable for […]
40ft High Cube Containers – The Possibilities
Shipping containers are all about functionality. That’s why at ConRail UK we have specialised in providing high tech storage and shipping containers. These containers take the problem of storage and shipping and meet the need of protecting the contents. Therefore, we’ve focused on storage containers with climate control functions. Such containers keep the contents at the optimum temperature […]
Extraordinary uses of shipping containers
Although our bespoke shipping containers or reefers are specially tailored to your needs, we have some great examples of giving them a second life in a creative and functional way. Our containers are mainly used in the research and development sector or for transporting or storing goods, but have a look at these amazing examples […]
Humidity control in containers
The quality of goods transported in climate controlled containers very much depends on the temperature and the humidity inside the container. The main aim is to ensure the quality of the goods and to deliver the goods in the same condition as they have been loaded into the container. There are various reasons for the […]
Beginners guide to climate controller containers
In general, climate controlled containers have two main functions – they provide storage and they can function as facilities for special projects. Our containers are capable to keep any consistent temperature between -60 and +80 degrees Celsius. The specially isolated walls ensure an optimal use of the temperature and lock out dampness, which makes them […]