Shipping Containers

Find high-quality shipping containers for rent or sale in South Africa, perfect for storage, construction, retail, and more. Discover versatile solutions for your business needs.
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Benefits

Instant storage -Shipping containers are an instant storage solution. They can be delivered wherever you need them, do not require construction and can be dropped into place without plans and minimal site preparation.
Secure -Shipping containers have secure, double-lock doors with thick steel panels, enabling a secure storage space.
Modular - As your storage requirements grow, additional storage containers can be added and even placed on top of each other to allow for better floorspace use.
Rapid relocation - If your containers need to be moved to a different location, this can be done with ease.
Flexible - You can rent your container for as long as you need. And as your business needs evolve, your container numbers can increase or decrease.
Shipping containers are highly versatile and can be used by businesses for storage in various ways.
Warehousing and inventory storage. Construction sites. Retail outlets. Agriculture and farming. Event management. Transportation.
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FAQ

Dry shipping containers are available in 3m, 6m and 12m, on a rental and sales basis.

3m (10ft) Container

3m shipping containers offer secure storage for areas where space is a premium. They have a small footprint and can be instantly delivered for safe and secure storage.

6m (20ft)

6m shipping containers are the perfect solution for additional storage requirements. They can be delivered to just about any location, offering an instant and secure space with minimal capital investment.

12m (40ft)

12m shipping containers offer a huge volume of approximately 76mᶟ of storage space. They require minimal site preparation and can be delivered to create an instant warehouse.

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Dry Container Rentals

Dry Containers for Sale

View our dry containers for sale process.
How long can I lease a container for?

We hire containers for anything from 30 days to over 5 years. Even if you need containers for a shorter period, please reach out to us and we can see if we can assist with shorter term rentals.

What condition will the container be in?

All containers are manufactured to ISO standards and are cargo worthy so don’t be put off by appearances. There are four Grades of containers with differing purchase prices.

Grade B
  • Wind and water tight
  • Good condition
  • Minimal dents
  • Minimal rust
Grade C
  • Wind and water tight
  • Fair condition
  • Moderate dents
  • Moderate rust
Refurbished
  • Wind and water tight
  • Good condition
  • External primer and paint
  • Moderate dents
New
  • Excellent condition
  • No dents
  • No rust
What is the process for transport?

Containers are generally delivered using either a flatbed truck, or alternatively a crane truck, if the delivery location has no offloading facilities. Almar can arrange for either method of delivery.

Where should I position the container?

Make sure you have identified a flat, hard surface that can handle the weight of the container. An empty 3m container weighs 1.400kgs (1.4 tons), an empty 6m container weighs 2.185kgs (2.1 tons), while an empty 12m container weighs 3.640kgs (3.6 tons). A full 3m can take in excess of 10tons while a 6m and 12m can take in excess of 30 tons.

What is the cost to rent a container?
To get a quote phone Almar on +27 31 561 6767 and speak to our sales team. Have the answers to these questions at hand for the swiftest service:
  • What size container do you need?
  • How long do you intend to use it for?
  • What do you intend to use it for?
  • Do you need it to be delivered?

The Ideal Storage and Transportation Solution

Almar shipping containers are available to lease or buy. A cost-effective storage solution that does not require a big capital investment or space.
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Our Refrigeration Experts

Wesley Turk

Head of Dry Containers

Diane Bredenkamp

Rental and Sales for Dry Containers

Tiffany Williams

Operations Team

Daryl Durrant

Operations Team

Nationwide Presence

Fast and reliable mobile storage solutions throughout South Africa, with offices and container depots in all major centres.

Durban (Head Office)

50 St Andrews Drive, 
Durban North, 
4051
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Johannesburg

Johannesburg

20 Indiana St, 
Apex Benoni, 
1540
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Cape Town

Cape Town

Aristea Rd, Zevenwacht Estate, 
Kuilsriver, 
7550
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