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Create your self-storage center with our shipping containers

The self-storage market is booming in France. Individuals are short on space and businesses are looking for flexible solutions. Do you own land and are looking for a profitable investment? Opening a self-storage facility is the ideal project.

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Entrepreneur partner

Containers to launch your own storage center

At National Conteneur, we are entrepreneurs' partner. We don't rent out storage space to individuals ourselves. Our business is supplying you with shipping containers to help you launch and grow your own storage center.

Definition

Self-storage: what exactly is it?

Self-storage literally means "self-service storage". It's a very simple concept. As the operator, you provide your customers with private, secure storage units.

Unlike a traditional storage facility where belongings are inaccessible in wooden crates, self-storage offers total freedom. Your customers hold the key to their unit and can access it whenever they want, often 24/7.

Market demand

Why invest in self-storage today?

So many entrepreneurs are launching container storage facilities because demand is huge and keeps growing. Here's why your future customers need you:

Life events

A move, a separation, the arrival of a child or renovation work all require making room quickly.

Lack of urban space

Homes are getting smaller and cellars are becoming rare. People consume more and need to store their leisure gear: bikes, skis, garden furniture.

The needs of professionals

Tradespeople, sales reps and online shops need storage space for their tools, records or merchandise without committing to a very restrictive commercial lease.

Key figures

The self-storage market in 3 key figures

Getting into storage isn't a gamble, it's a response to a real need. The numbers speak for themselves.

  • 6 millionThat's the number of French people who move house every year. That's a lot of potential customers who need transitional space for their furniture.
  • 40% to 80%That's the average estimated gross profitability for renting out a shipping container over one year.
  • 85 %That's the average occupancy rate for a well-located, well-managed self-storage facility. Demand is constant.
Investment

Why is the container the best investment?

Building a conventional warehouse is very expensive. The work takes a long time and building permits are complex. The shipping container offers a remarkably effective alternative.

A controlled budget

Buying containers costs much less than foundations and walls. Your break-even point is reached quickly.

Growth at your own pace

You can start small with 5 or 10 containers. When your facility is full, you simply order new units.

Reassuring security

Containers cross oceans. They're made of Corten steel, watertight and extremely sturdy. Your customers will feel reassured.

Limited risk

If your plans change in a few years, a container retains excellent resale value on the used market.

Support

The steps of your project: what happens when you contact us?

We know a business project needs clarity. Here's how we support you, step by step, from your very first contact with us.

  1. Assessing your needs

    A National Conteneur expert calls you back. We discuss your land, your budget and your target market: individuals or businesses.

  2. A tailor-made proposal

    We send you a clear quote. It includes the price of the containers, the options chosen and delivery costs. No bad surprises.

  3. Preparation and fit-out

    Once the quote is approved, our workshops prepare your units. Our containers are ready to use. If you wish, we can carry out custom fit-outs on request: paint in your colors, lock boxes, extra ventilation.

  4. Precision delivery

    We organize the transport. Our crane trucks come to set the containers down directly on your land, with great precision.

  5. The start of your business

    Your units are in place. You can sign your first rental contracts that very same day.

Recommended formats

The best containers for your storage facility

To keep your facility always full, you need to offer the right unit size. To optimize your space, here are the flagship models we most often supply to facility developers.

  • Conteneurs Dry

    The standard

    The 20 ft Dry container

    This is the undisputed star of self-storage. It offers a floor area of around 14 m². It's the ideal volume for storing the furniture of an entire home or a tradesperson's stock. It's the backbone of any storage facility.

    Discover the 20 ft Dry container
  • Conteneurs Double Porte

    The clever one

    The 20 ft Double Door container

    This model has doors at both the front and back. It's very smart for rental use. With a custom fit-out on request, we can install a sturdy partition in the middle. This gives you two independent 10 ft units, highly sought after by students or for small storage needs.

    Discover the 20 ft Double Door container
  • Conteneurs Maritimes

    The large-volume option

    The 40 ft High Cube container

    It's aimed mainly at your business customers. The High Cube model offers 30 centimeters of extra height compared to a standard container. It's perfect for storing pallets, bulky goods or construction equipment.

    Discover the 40 ft High Cube container
Site preparation

3 tips for properly preparing your site

While we prepare your containers, you can prepare your space. It's very simple:

A hard, flat surface

Plan for asphalt, concrete or compacted gravel. This is essential for setting units level and opening the doors easily.

Wide aisles

Leave enough space between rows so two vehicles can pass each other without any problem.

Security first

Install a solid fence, a gate with a keypad and cameras. A secure site always rents out faster.

Self-storage project

You have the land, we have the containers. Let's work together to launch your self-storage facility.

Contact our team to get started