Portable Warehousing

A portable refrigerated warehouse is a large-scale, self-contained cold storage structure that can be delivered directly to your site and operated without permanent construction. Unlike a traditional refrigerated warehouse, which requires significant infrastructure investment and long-term commitment, a portable unit can be rented for short-term needs and can be relocated should operational needs change.

Our portable refrigerated warehouses are built with the same patented seamless fiberglass design used in our standard walk in cooler and freezer rentals, offering durable, energy-efficient cold storage at virtually any scale.

Typical walk in coolers and freezers are designed for businesses that need moderate-scale refrigerated or frozen storage, typically in units ranging from 6’x8′ up to 8’x20′. Portable refrigerated warehouses are purpose-built for larger-scale cold storage needs, with Polar Leasing’s modular 16’x65′ buildings offering significantly greater capacity for food manufacturing, distribution, or bulk inventory storage. Both product lines share the same seamless fiberglass construction and can be customized to your required operating temperature, load capacity, and voltage, but refrigerated warehouse units are the right choice when standard walk in sizes simply are not large enough.

Businesses that need large-scale refrigerated or frozen storage on a temporary or flexible basis are well-suited for a cold storage warehouse rental. Common applications include food manufacturers managing seasonal overflow, distributors handling bulk purchasing or peak-season demand, pharmaceutical companies requiring on-site cold chain storage, and operations undergoing facility remodels or expansions. If your storage needs exceed what a standard walk in cooler can accommodate and you are not ready to commit to a permanent building, a refrigerated warehouse rental is a practical and cost-effective alternative.

Our portable refrigerated warehouse units are built as 16’x65′ modular structures, providing a substantial footprint for large-scale cold storage operations. Multiple units can also be combined or configured for expansion, making it possible to scale capacity as your business grows.

Our portable refrigerated warehouses can be configured to meet a wide range of temperature requirements, from cooler temperatures of 35°F (2°C) down to frozen storage at -10°F (-23°C) or lower, depending on your application. Each unit is built to your specified operating temperature, making them suitable for everything from produce and dairy to frozen food and pharmaceutical cold chain storage. If you have a specific temperature target or regulatory requirement, our team will work with you to confirm the right configuration before delivery.

For businesses with temporary, seasonal, or uncertain long-term storage needs, renting a portable refrigerated warehouse is typically more cost-effective than constructing a permanent facility. Traditional refrigerated warehouse construction involves significant capital expenditure, permitting, contractor fees, and long timelines, whereas a rental converts that cost into a predictable operating expense with no long-term infrastructure commitment.

Yes. One of the key advantages of our portable refrigerated warehouse design is that it remains relocatable if your site plans or business needs change after the initial installation. This flexibility makes our units a particularly strong fit for businesses in growth phases, those managing fluctuating seasonal demand, or operations that anticipate facility changes in the near future.

We operate the largest electric-powered refrigeration rental fleet in North America, with hundreds of distribution depots located throughout the United States and Canada. That coverage allows us to deliver portable refrigerated warehouse units to a wide range of locations. Contact our team with your location and storage requirements and we will confirm availability and delivery timelines for your area.