It takes a certain standard of equipment to carry cold goods across the hot and dry Australian terrain – smart and reliable temperature control, superior insulation and critical safety features.
Some may think refrigerated trailers are the only piece of equipment up to the task. But there’s another way to transport cold goods which could be more flexible, versatile and affordable.
From quickly adapting to client needs to keeping up with seasonal demand, here’s how you could add to your business’s bottom line with SCF refrigerated intermodal containers.
Transporting cool freight with refrigerated intermodal containers
SCF’s refrigerated range is purpose-built to transport cold goods across Australian road and rail. It also includes diesel Thermo King or Carrier machinery with on-board fuel tanks, meaning the units can operate without being connected to truck diesel or power.
Get the flexibility to adapt to your clients’ needs
With SCF refrigerated intermodal containers, the best equipment for the job is never far away. SCF has depots on the ground across Australia and over 16,000 units available for short or long-term hire or purchase to help you source the right refrigerated solution fast.
The flexibility of skels and intermodal containers lets you quickly convert a dry combination to a refrigerated combination in minutes. Transport dry goods in the colder months with a 48’ End Door and then use the same skel to carry up to 48 pallets in a 48’ Refrigerated Container in the warmer peak periods.
This provides flexibility from day-to-day and season-to-season, improving fleet utilisation and generating opportunities for more revenue streams.
Keep up with seasonal demand
When heading into the warmer months, it’s more crucial than ever to be able to grow and reduce your fleet in response to market changes.
Summer temperatures could reach record highs, growers could produce bumper crops and higher demand for equipment could lead to availability issues. It pays to be prepared.
Introduce a whole new revenue stream with minimal investment
While the cost to purchase refrigerated trailers is high, the cost of hiring refrigerated intermodal containers is comparatively low. In fact, according to SCF, refrigerated intermodal container costs as much as 25 per cent less than a refrigerated trailer.
This means that intermodal containers are a low-cost way to get started in cold goods. With minimal investment you could open the door to a whole new client category, and if a dry goods customer of yours ever branches out into cold goods, they won’t need to take their business elsewhere.
Enhance your fleet with state-of-the-art features
SCF’s refrigerated intermodal containers have all the same quality features you’d expect from a refrigerated trailer plus a few handy extras.
1. Superior temperature control
SCF’s refrigerated range has been proven to hold temperatures consistently for trips across Australia, even in the heat of high summer. The smart temperature control systems and excellent insulation design included efficiently maintain temperature with reduced machinery run time – helping keep down fuel consumptions and costs.
2. Key safety features
SCF’s containers come with emergency hatches, illuminated exit signs and restraint points to keep people and goods safe and secure.
3. Proven quality
SCF has been building reefers for almost 20 years and its dedication to quality is second-to-none. SCF’s reefers are made from premium materials designed to stand up to the harsh Australian elements with minimal wear and tear.
4. Maximum capacity
SCF’s refrigerated range is designed in Australia and tailored specifically for local freight requirements. Each unit is two Australian pallets wide, providing capacity of 10 to 24 pallets. With optional vertical load bars that capacity can double to up to 48 pallets – optimising space and efficiency even further.
5. The ultimate flexibility and speed
Intermodal containers let you change between freight profiles in just minutes. With one skel you can switch from a 20’ to a 48’ or from an end-door to side-opening. With containers in your fleet you also have the flexibility to transport on road or rail and quickly pivot to any type of produce, goods or client.
6. Customisations for all requirements
All of SCF’s containers can be kitted out with a wide range of state-of-the-art extras such as GPS tracking, Thermo King or Carrier diesel machinery, airflow floor design, remote temperature control and even your business’s branding.
You can explore the full refrigerated range in more detail over on SCF’s website.
Ready to unlock new refrigeration revenue?
Talk to SCF today and find out how refrigerated intermodal containers could help you grow your business’s bottom line.
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