New & Used Shipping containers for sale

Cargomart™ specializes in high-grade shipping containers for hire and sale, delivered to your door steps in South Africa and cross border. We work actively with our customers, using our team’s expert knowledge and experience to provide the best solution to fit your transport or storage requirements.

Choose from various new and used shipping containers to buy or hire. Popular sizes include 40ft and 20ft containers, available in standard and high cube height to provide convenient, extra storage solutions. These general-purpose units are manufactured with materials that withstand extreme temperatures while maintaining the container’s strength and water tightness. In addition, we can fit an optional lockbox onto any container for added security. We also offer a range of modifications to meet your specific container demands.

View our range shipping containers for sale. Our extensive transport network allows us to have your container efficiently transported by road, sea, or rail, using a crane truck or side-loading swing lift. Contact us today to discuss container delivery or request a quote from a team that puts your needs first.

Wide Range of container supply

Our range of containers

40ft Container

20ft Container

Our 40 foot containers are ideal for storing or sending large volumes of good overseas

The 20 foot container is one of the most popular sizes. Ideal for storing and transporting household furniture, tools, equipment or materials. Used and new containers available or hire is an option for a short term option.

1. High-Sensitivity Cargo

• Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines: Where consistent, validated temperature control is mandatory.

• High-end seafood/meat exports: To meet strict food safety and quality standards.

• Fine art or museum pieces: When climate control and reliability are non-negotiable.

2. Long-Term or Critical Shipments

• Long-distance international shipping of perishable goods.

• Cross-continental exports that require maximum reliability.

• Supply chains with tight tolerances on temperature fluctuation.

3. Industries Requiring Clean & Certified Equipment

• Medical and biotech: Need clean, traceable, contaminant-free storage.

• Food-grade logistics: For companies needing containers with full hygiene certification.

• Organic/agricultural exports: Where inspections require new or nearly-new containers.

4. Static Cold Storage (Long-Term Use)

• Permanent or semi-permanent cold rooms in remote areas or on-site storage.

• Construction sites or mining operations in hot climates.

• Pop-up food markets, catering events, or mobile restaurants.

5. Modified Uses / Conversions

• New reefers are often chosen for:

  • Mobile vaccine clinics

  • Cold storage warehouses

  • Converting into refrigerated kiosks or vending units

  • Military/field hospital storage (due to reliability and insulation quality)

6. Regulatory Compliance

• When meeting stringent international regulations (e.g., FDA, EU, WHO) is required.

• Export/import inspections where container age and condition can affect clearance.

🔧 Key Advantages of New Refrigerated Containers

• Reliable insulation (no degradation)

• Energy-efficient cooling units

• Latest technology: Remote monitoring, multi-temp zones, smart systems

• No contamination risk (ideal for food and pharma)

• Warranty coverage and longer service life

Modern Luxury Container Duplex

1. Budget-Friendly Cold Storage

• Small businesses or startups needing affordable refrigeration

• Farms and fisheries storing produce, meat, or catch

• Event organizers needing temporary cold storage (fairs, concerts, festivals)

• Remote locations where the cost of new equipment is too high

2. Short-to-Mid-Term Storage

• Temporary cold rooms for renovations, seasonal peaks, or emergencies

• Backup storage for supermarkets, restaurants, or food distributors

• Extra space during harvest season or holiday surges

3. Static (Non-Transport) Applications

• Stationary cold storage on-site (no frequent transport needed)

• Construction sites for storing food, medical supplies, or materials

• Mining, oil & gas camps needing low-cost, reliable cold storage

4. DIY Projects & Modifications

• Conversions into:

  • Mobile cold rooms

  • Cold storage vending units

  • Mobile beer/wine coolers

  • Game meat storage units for hunters

• Hobbyists modifying them into greenhouses, grow rooms, or walk-in fridges

5. Non-Critical Cargo or Storage

• Transporting or storing goods where minor cosmetic flaws are acceptable

• Industrial products needing temperature control but not strict hygiene

• Flowers, plants, or livestock feed in agriculture

🔧 Key Advantages of Used Reefers

• Much cheaper than new units

• Still functionally sound (especially if inspected/refurbished)

• Readily available in most global ports

• Can be easily modified or retrofitted

• Often include working refrigeration units (though older)

⚠️ Considerations

• Check insulation condition (some degradation likely)

• Verify refrigeration unit works properly

• Less energy efficient than new models

• May have cosmetic wear (dents, rust, etc.)

• Limited or no warranty

Used containers are good for:

New containers are suitable for:

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