Price quote for a 50kW collapsible container in Africa

Who is containers Africa?

Welcome to CONTAINERS AFRICA Containers Africa specializes in the sale, leasing, and re-positioning of new and used shipping containers in most major ports of Africa. We specialize in selling; 20ft, 40ft, 40ft High Cube, reefer containers, open tops, conversions, designs & fabrications. More info.

Are shipping containers still made in South Africa?

There used to be two factories in South Africa that made new containers, but unfortunately didn’t survive. This has been a world-wide phenomenon with most shipping containers now manufactured in China. Secondhand containers are a hot commodity when they reach the end of their shipping life.

Why are secondhand shipping containers so popular in South Africa?

This has been a world-wide phenomenon with most shipping containers now manufactured in China. Secondhand containers are a hot commodity when they reach the end of their shipping life. In South Africa there is an informal grading system which attempts to catogorise these containers according to their cosmetic appearance.

What factors affect the cost of shipping containers in South Africa?

Several elements impact the cost of shipping containers in South Africa: Condition: New containers are more expensive than used ones. Refurbished containers offer a middle ground in terms of price and quality. Size: Larger containers (40ft) typically cost more than smaller ones (20ft), but they offer better value per cubic meter.