We offer high quality container rental for standard shipping containers, refrigerated containers and ISO Tank Containers throughout South Africa. Various sizes are available immediately, certified and ready for transport nationwide.
With Almar Container Rentals and Sales, your shipping container search is over.
On receipt of the completed credit application, a credit review is done which takes approximately 2 – 3 working days.
Once the credit review is successful and the rental terms are agreed to we’ll send you an invoice for the first month’s rental and transport costs (to and from the depot if applicable).
Once payment is received, your container is released for delivery.
Please read our section on how container rental works to find out more about Almar’s rental process.
The cost of renting a container depends on the factors listed below but you can read our detailed article that explains exactly how much a container costs to rent or buy in South Africa.
Our container rental offering consists of standard dry shipping containers used for storage and transport, refrigerated containers used to store perishable goods and ISO tank containers used for transporting or storing liquids in bulk.
The larger the container the more expensive it will be to rent.
Stock availability for containers varies in each region of South Africa. Limited stock in a particular region means that the cost of sourcing containers will increase container prices slightly.
The newer the container the more expensive it will be to rent. For example, our standard dry shipping containers are graded and priced according to their condition. New containers are usually rented to our customers who need the containers to represent their brand or for food safety purposes. While used containers are usually hired for onsite storage purposes.
Refurbished containers
Wind and watertight and in good condition with moderate dents. External primers and paint are applied.
Grade B containers
Wind and watertight and in good condition with minimal dents and rust.
Grade C containers
Wind and watertight and in fair condition with moderate dents and rust.
Container rentals are available in various sizes, the standard sizes being 20ft and 40ft containers. Please download our container specifications for a more detailed explanation of container sizes for each type of container that we offer.
When renting a container, transport costs need to be considered for delivery from and back to the depot. Almar outsources container transport as part of our container rental offering and we’ll provide you with a quote for this. Alternatively you can arrange your own transport.
Container transport costs are usually determined by your location, the travel distance and whether the travel route is on main roads or on infrequently traveled roads. The latter will affect how long it takes to transport the container.
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“Almar has been our chosen provider of freezer containers for over 7 years because they have not only met but exceeded our requirements. Specifically providing us with modern up to date containers with great friendly and helpful after-sales service. This includes excellent technicians who monitor our container temperatures and always meet our need to act with a sense of urgency. A+ equipment and service. Highly recommended.”
Jayen Naidoo, Mega SuperSpar Group
“Almar Container Group supplies AECI with Isotainers for the storage of our liquid chemicals used in the mining industry. IsoTanks are the ideal transport and storage solution for bulk liquids, safely holding up to 26 000L. The flexible lease options work perfectly for our business and we enjoy simple, reliable and fast service from the Almar team.”
Subashni Pillay, AECI Mining Chemicals.
“Almar Container Group supplies AECI with Isotainers for the storage of our liquid chemicals used in the mining industry. IsoTanks are the ideal transport and storage solution for bulk liquids, safely holding up to 26 000L. The flexible lease options work perfectly for our business and we enjoy simple, reliable and fast service from the Almar team.”
Subashni Pillay, AECI Mining Chemicals.
“The mobility and stackability of the Almar refrigerated container is ideal for our back-of-store space limitations, while the flexibility of being able to lease a reefer for as long as we need it, works well for our business. The service and efficiency we get from the Almar sales and technical departments is commendable, which is why they are our preferred supplier when it comes to cold storage solutions.”
Jayen Naidoo, Mega SuperSpar Group
Simple. Reliable. Fast.
Secure, versatile and cost-effective options for your business's transport and storage needs.
Container Specifications
Keep your perishable goods at the perfect temperature, anywhere.
Container Specifications
Safely store and transport hazardous and non-hazardous bulk liquids.
Container Specifications Keep your perishable goods at the perfect temperature, anywhere.
Container Specifications Safely store and transport hazardous and non-hazardous bulk liquids.
Container Specifications
Store and transport bitumen, bitumen emulsions, PMB’s and heavy fuel oils.
Container SpecificationsFast and reliable mobile storage solutions throughout South Africa, with offices and container depots in all major centres.
