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Reefer container service that keeps your cold chain intact

Installation, servicing and repair for 20ft and 40ft refrigerated containers.

Two Madalion technicians servicing the refrigeration unit of a Carrier Transicold reefer container.
Reefer unit diagnostics by the Madalion team.

A reefer is only as reliable as its last service. We install, service and maintain 20ft and 40ft refrigerated containers for temperature-sensitive cargo, with diagnostics and repairs that address the cause, not just the alarm.

Our team handles compressor checks, refrigeration system diagnostics, electrical works and repairs, plus customer-specific shelving, airflow modifications and temperature monitoring. We provide 24/7 support and emergency call-outs to keep the cold chain running.

What is included

What we do

  • 01

    20ft and 40ft containers

    Installation, servicing and maintenance for both common reefer sizes used in Zambian cold chains.

  • 02

    Compressor and system checks

    Compressor checks, refrigeration system diagnostics and performance testing to find the cause of temperature drift or failure.

  • 03

    Electrical works and repairs

    Repairs to reefer electrical systems and controls, carried out by technicians who understand refrigeration and power together.

  • 04

    Cargo-specific fit-out

    Shelving, airflow modifications and temperature monitoring systems configured around customer specifications.

  • 05

    Emergency support

    24/7 support and emergency call-outs for temperature-sensitive cargo that cannot wait for normal working hours.

  • 06

    Cold-chain knowledge

    Experience with fresh produce, food products, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, each with different temperature and handling needs.

A 20-foot refrigerated shipping container standing in a container yard.
A 20ft refrigerated container.

What it gives you

The outcome you are paying for

  • Reliable temperature control for cargo that cannot afford a gap.
  • Fewer rejected loads and losses caused by equipment failure.
  • A fast response when an alarm or temperature excursion happens.
  • Confidence that the unit has been checked by people who work on reefers.

Equipment notes

Reefer sizes and temperature range

20ft reefer — external size
20' L × 8' W × 8' 6" H
20ft reefer — internal volume
Approximately 18.5 m³
20ft reefer — temperature range
−25 °C to +25 °C
40ft reefer — external size
40' L × 8' W × 8' 6" H
40ft reefer — internal volume
Approximately 67 m³
40ft reefer — temperature range
−25 °C to +25 °C

Sizes and volumes are approximate and can vary by unit. Temperature performance depends on the condition of the container and the cargo being carried.

Who it is for

Sites and clients we work with

  • Fresh produce growers and exporters
  • Food distributors, wholesalers and importers
  • Retail and cold-chain operators
  • Pharmaceutical and medical suppliers
  • Logistics and transport companies

Good to know

Questions we are often asked

What reefer sizes do you work on?

We install, service and maintain 20ft and 40ft refrigerated containers. Contact us with the unit details and the work you need.

What temperature range can a reefer hold?

The 20ft and 40ft units we work with are quoted for approximately −25 °C to +25 °C. The right setting depends on the cargo and the condition of the unit.

Do you provide emergency call-outs?

Yes. We offer 24/7 support and emergency call-outs for reefer and cold-chain systems so temperature-sensitive cargo is not left waiting.

Can you modify shelving and airflow inside the container?

Yes. We fit out reefers to customer specifications, including shelving, airflow modifications and temperature monitoring systems.

Can you repair electrical faults on a reefer?

Yes. Our team is trained in compressor checks, refrigeration diagnostics, electrical works and repairs.

Direct enquiry

Ask about reefer container solutions

Tell us what you need, where the site is and what equipment is involved. Photos help us understand the job faster.

Include the site location, the equipment involved and a photo if you have one. That helps us give you a useful answer on the first reply.

Not sure this is the right service?

Describe the problem and we will tell you whether it needs refrigeration, air-conditioning, electrical or maintenance work.

Contact options

Start a conversation

Need help with reefer containers?

Send us the details and we will respond with the next practical step. If a site visit is needed, we will arrange it with you.

[email protected] Lusaka, Zambia