Unit One

The first smart container by design

A 20ft container that's not just tough, but truly intelligent. Ship smarter, cheaper, and more sustainably with Unit One.

Make your cargo transport a game changer

The Unit One 20ft container is crafted from advanced composites with smooth, rust-free surfaces, offering unmatched strength and durability. Its superior insulation keeps your cargo safer from temperature fluctuations.

Smart by design, it integrates IoT technology for real-time tracking and monitoring, ensuring seamless and more efficient logistics. Upgrade to the future of shipping with the AELER Unit One, where strength, insulation, and intelligence meet.

Same dimensions, more possibilities

The AELER Unit One 20ft container has the same dimensions as a regular container while offering so much more, including stronger composite walls, recycled materials, smooth surfaces, native insulation, and integrated IoT sensors.

Integrated IoT electronics

No mounting is required. The AELER Unit One container comes with maintenance-free sensors to optimally track and trace your cargo and monitor its condition in near real-time: temperature, humidity, location, door opening, and more.

Control Tower:
real-time in transit visibility

Track your container end-to-end with the Control Tower platform. Access real-time information about your cargo condition and location, including impact and door event alerts, shipping line updates and predictive ETAs, all within one dashboard. Leverage reliable data from multiple sources, calculate CO2 reductions, mitigate risks, and make better-informed decisions for your logistics.

Upgrade your logistics: containers beyond the basics

Value
The Platform
Standard 20ft
Non-operating refeer
Unit One 20ft
Maximum bulk liquid payload
24 tons

Risks: bulging, leaking

n/a
28 tons
Interior loading space

32.5m³

28.5m³ in avg
32.5m³
Insulation material
Required: Single-use material

Ca. €250 / shipment

+ extra installation time
Not required
Not required
Reheating time & cost
Up to 2 days reheating time*

Ca.  € 650 / day

*Depending on liquid type
n/a
Reheating time reduced by up 50%

Cost reduction up 50%
Fittings
Required
Ca. €200 / shipment

+ extra installation time
Not required
Not required
Food grade
Inspection before usage usually require

Usability depends on their condition
Inspection before usage is usually required
Ready for loading foodstuffs at all times
Tracking and visibility
Optional 3rd party add-ons

+ extra cost and logistics required
Optional 3rd party add-ons

+ extra cost and logistics required
Integrated IoT sensors and comprehensive logistics data platform

Book a container and move your cargo with peace of mind

Discover the flexibility of our Container as a Service (CaaS) model. Get access to our containers whenever you need them, directly through us or through your freight forwarder.

Access, use, track and trace, monitor, and return the containers to any of our 90+ depots worldwide.

We handle maintenance and repairs and ensure containers are Casco-insured, simplifying fleet management so you can focus on what truly matters to your business.

Upgrade your logistics performance with the AELER Unit One
Take the next step towards cost-effective, and sustainable shipping.