Refrigerated Service
HFS can handle chill shipments/35 degrees, Frozen/0 to -10 degrees, and even chocolate/confections at 65 degrees. With our enclosed reefer dock facilities, you can be assured the cold chain is maintained from origin to destination.
For 80 years, Honolulu Freight Service has exclusively serviced the Hawaiian Islands from the mainland with our refrigerated service.
- We specialize in both less-than-container and full container load shipments as well as full container load consolidations.
- We get your shipments to any island destination from any origin point via one of our four convenient terminal locations.
- We offer frozen and chilled storage in Honolulu.
Honolulu Freight Service’s refrigerated program promises:
- Competitive freight rates.
- Timely delivery schedules.
- Utilization of pre-chilled containers.
- 24/7 shipment tracking.
We guarantee the quality of your frozen or chilled product and ensure your perishable goods will arrive in top condition to their Hawaii destination.
We handle refrigerated cargo from:
- Oakland
- Los Angeles
- Tacoma
- Honolulu
Our multi-modal capabilities mean you have several options regarding the movement of your refrigerated freight.
Our refrigerated service is just one example of why we’ve become a Hawaiian tradition. We also provide quality service for dry freight shipping to and from all our West Coast terminals.
Typical Ocean Refrigerated Container Dimensions
Dimensions are approximate and will vary slightly depending on the specific container received*
24′ Refrigerated Standard
Inside Length: 22’1″
Inside Width: 7’6″
Inside Height: 7’3″
Door Opening: 7’4″W x 7’H
Empty Weight: 6,700 lbs.
Cubic Capacity: 1,192 ft.
Outside Length: 24′
Outside Width: 8′
Outside Height: 8’6″
40′ Refrigerated High-Cube
Inside Length: 38
Inside Width: 7’6″
Inside Height: 8’3″
Door Opening: 7’8″W x 8’H
Empty Weight: 10,400 lbs.
Cubic Capacity: 2,340 ft.
Outside Length: 40′
Outside Width: 8′
Outside Height: 9’6″
