Container cold chain generator

What is a genset generator?

What Is a Genset? A genset, short for generator set, is a portable power unit that supplies electricity to refrigerated containers (reefers). These containers require a constant power source to maintain internal temperatures within the desired cold or frozen range.

What types of gensets do reefer containers use?

Operators typically choose between three types of gensets to power reefer containers, depending on how and where the container moves: underslung, clip-on, or on-chassis units. Each serves a specific role in cold chain operations. Underslung gensets mount beneath the chassis of the trailer or container-carrying vehicle.

What is a genset in logistics?

A genset, short for generator set, is a portable power unit that supplies electricity to refrigerated containers (reefers). These containers require a constant power source to maintain internal temperatures within the desired cold or frozen range. There are typically two types of gensets used in logistics:

What is a genset & how does it work?

This is where gensets (generator sets) come into play — they are the backbone of reliable power for refrigerated containers, especially when they’re detached from fixed power sources. What Is a Genset? A genset, short for generator set, is a portable power unit that supplies electricity to refrigerated containers (reefers).