Buy containers in Germany and across Europe

Container trading · Duisburg · Europe-wide

Buy containers: inspected, fixed price, delivered across Europe.

Shipping, storage, office, sanitary and refrigerated containers from one supplier. All prices include VAT and delivery across Europe. Choose, order, delivered.

Fixed price including transport Delivery from 3 working days Wind- and watertight, inspected Advice in EN · DE · NL
3–7Working days typical delivery time within Germany
32Countries served – EU, EFTA and the United Kingdom
7Product ranges, from storage container to reefer
24 hOrder confirmation after you order
Why EMC Containerhandel

One price. One date. No surprises.

In container trading, most disputes start after the sale: hidden transport costs, a truck that cannot unload, a unit that is less watertight than described. That is exactly where we focus.

  • Fixed price including transport. The price in the shop is the final price. No transport charges, no renegotiation.
  • Condition documented before you buy. For every used unit you receive current photographs of that specific container – not of the model.
  • Wind- and watertight, inspected. Roof, side walls, floor and door seals are checked before release.
  • Unloading planned in advance. Side loader, crane truck or low loader – we choose the vehicle to suit your site, not our fleet.
  • Advice in your language. English, German and Dutch – for projects anywhere in Europe.
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How it works

From order to a container on the ground

Four steps, usually completed within two weeks.

Choose

Pick the container in the shop. Price, dimensions and condition are listed on every product.

Order

Add the container to your basket and enter the delivery address. The price does not change.

Pay

You receive an invoice with bank details. Once payment arrives we reserve the unit and agree a delivery date.

Delivery

Delivered with the right vehicle and set down on the agreed spot. Handover against delivery note.

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Transport & unloading

Free delivery across Europe.

We deliver with the right vehicle and set the container down on your site. Collection from our Duisburg depot is also possible.

Delivery in detail

Applications

What our customers buy containers for

01

Construction & trades

Material stores, tool containers, a site office for the project manager and sanitary units for the crew – often a complete site set-up in one order.

02

Industry & logistics

Extra storage without planning permission, hazardous-goods storage with a bund, workshop containers and outdoor stores for seasonal peaks.

03

Agriculture

Machinery storage, refrigerated containers for harvest and farm-gate sales, accommodation for seasonal workers.

04

Retail & hospitality

Chilled and frozen capacity within days, service and sales containers, storage for promotional stock.

05

Public sector

Housing at short notice, step-free sanitary units for events, archive and material storage.

06

Projects & fit-out

One-way containers as the basis for pop-up stores, plant rooms, exhibition space and multi-storey installations.

Common questions

What buyers want to know before ordering

What does delivery cost?

Nothing. Delivery across Europe is included in the price. We deliver by side loader, crane truck or low loader and set the container down on your site.

What kind of site does a container need?

Level, made-up and load-bearing – hardcore, concrete slabs or paving are fine. Allow roughly 7 × 3 m for a 20 ft container and 13 × 3 m for 40 ft, plus room for the delivery vehicle. Access matters as much as the plot itself.

What do Cargo Worthy, WWT and one-way mean?

Cargo Worthy (CW) is a used container still certified for sea transport, with a valid CSC plate. WWT means wind- and watertight: sound and fully usable, but no longer released for shipping – the cheapest option for static storage. One-way means the container has made exactly one sea voyage and is effectively as new.

Do I need planning permission?

Rules differ by country and, in Germany, by federal state. A storage container standing temporarily on a commercial site is usually exempt. Permission is generally needed once a container is placed permanently, contains occupied rooms, is connected to services or is stacked. Check with your local authority – we supply the technical documentation.

How long does a used container last?

A shipping container is built for around 25 years at sea. On land, without salt water and without crane loading, a used unit will typically serve another 15 to 20 years with normal care. What matters is clear roof drainage, intact seals and a dry, ventilated interior.

Can I have it in a specific colour?

Yes. For a surcharge we respray any container in the RAL colour you choose; on one-way units the colour is often available ex works. We can also apply your logo as vinyl lettering.

Do you sell to private individuals?

Yes. We sell to private customers, businesses and public bodies. All prices include VAT and delivery.

Choose a container, order, get it delivered.

All prices include VAT and delivery. Questions? We are happy to help.

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