QINGDAO CIMC SPECIAL REEFER CO., LTD.
QCRC & QCSC are subsidiaries of China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd (CIMC), based in Qingdao, North China. The entities focus on the design and manufacture of refrigerated container solutions. QCRC concentrates on producing traditional ISO reefer containers, while QCSC operates a dedicated line for special reefer, insulated, and non-ISO containers. The product range includes reefer containers from 8-foot to 53-foot sizes, reflecting CIMC’s integrated approach to temperature-controlled transport equipment.
QCRC was established in 1999 with an accumulated capital exceeding USD 45 million and has a designed annual capacity of up to 39,000 units. The ISO reefer line benefits from a major upgrade of production equipment, enabling a daily production rate of 120 units of 40-foot high-cube containers. This positions QCRC as a reliable manufacturer within the global reefer container market, serving the synergies between shipping lines, leasing companies, and other stakeholders in need of dependable refrigerated cargo solutions.
QCSC followed in 2004, with an initial investment of around USD 30 million to launch a new special reefer production line. The facility features fabrication jigs and fixtures, a main assembly line, coating and finishing lines, a sandwich panel foaming system, and a Cycle-Pentane foaming system. This line is designed to maximize capability, reaching up to 4,000 units annually for 53-foot containers. QCSC also maintains a robust design and engineering capability, with more than 50 design engineers and a strong R&D team that drives the development of specialized reefer transport equipment.
As the “special center” within the CIMC group, QCSC aims to deliver professionally engineered special reefer transport equipment to the global market, supporting customers with advanced insulation and specialty container solutions. The collaboration between QCRC and QCSC under CIMC underscores an integrated approach to refrigerated transport technology, encompassing both standard ISO reefers and specialized container types.
Geographically, the operations are anchored in Qingdao, a key port city in China known for its manufacturing ecosystem and access to international shipping lanes. The combination of QCRC’s broad ISO reefer production and QCSC’s specialized line reflects CIMC’s strategy to cover a wide spectrum of refrigerated container needs, from conventional ISO units to technologically advanced, customized containers for niche markets.
Overall, QINGDAO CIMC SPECIAL REEFER CO., LTD. presents a consolidated capability within the CIMC family to supply temperature-controlled container solutions, leveraging established production lines, significant annual capacities, and a dedicated R&D pipeline to meet evolving customer requirements in the global reefer market.
