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Shipping Containers in Antwerp — Sale & Delivery

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    Your shipping container specialist in Antwerp

    Antwerp is Belgium's economic engine: a sixth of national GDP, 1,25 million inhabitants, 164 000 jobs in the port area. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is the 2nd largest port in Europe (278 Mt in 2024, 13,5 M TEU). Around the port: petrochemicals (Europe's #1 hub, 500 companies over 2 500 ha), pharma, metallurgy, construction, and the diamond district, which handles 85% of the world's rough diamonds.

    We deliver to Antwerp and all of Flanders from the port terminals. Permanent stock, aligned prices, delivery via the E19, E17, E34 or E313 depending on the area.

    • 278 Mtonnes handled in 2024
    • 13,5 MTEU handled in 2024 at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges
    • 164 000direct and indirect jobs in the port area
    • 500chemical companies over 2 500 hectares
    Local sectors

    Why businesses in Antwerp choose our containers

    Antwerp's economic zone brings together sectors as varied as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, diamonds, metallurgy and construction, each with storage, safety or logistics constraints that fixed infrastructure doesn't always cover. The shipping container stands out here as a direct operational solution: quickly available, certified, and adaptable to demanding industrial uses right next to Europe's leading chemical hub.

    Specialist Containers
    Special containers64 models

    Specialist Containers

    Specialized containers for non-standard access, bulk cargo, dense loads, OOG and regulated materials.

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    Chemicals

    Secure chemical product storage for the petrochemical industry in Antwerp

    5 refineries, 5 steam crackers, 500 chemical sites over 2 500 hectares: Antwerp's petrochemical zone handles naphtha, ethylene, propylene and solvents every day. Each product has its own requirements: ventilation, containment, ATEX. Building a compliant facility takes 12 months at a minimum. Shutdowns, on the other hand, don't wait.

    A modified container ticks the ATEX boxes: forced ventilation, integrated retention tray for hazardous liquids, corrosion-resistant Corten steel walls. Delivered to the industrial site within days, it serves as buffer storage during a shutdown or a production peak. Removable, redeployable to another site in the cluster.

    Shipping Containers
    Shipping containers32 models

    Shipping Containers

    ISO 6346 shipping containers (Standard and High Cube), for export, storage and logistics.

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    Import-export

    Transit and unloading of goods for import/export in Antwerp

    Chinese New Year peak, pre-Christmas peak, a slowdown in February: an Antwerp importer sees volumes double or collapse from one month to the next. Renting 1 000 m² of extra warehouse space on an annual lease to cover two 6-week peaks means paying full price the rest of the time. Logistics urgency doesn't mix with permanent construction.

    A container yard can be set up in 48h on your site. They stack on two levels to optimize floor space. Dry, reefer or open top depending on the goods. We source from the Antwerp terminals, which reduces transport. Capacity follows the peak, not the other way round.

    Reefer Containers
    Refrigerated containers22 models

    Reefer Containers

    Reefer container with active cooling unit, −25/+25 °C ATP range, for the cold chain.

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    Pharmaceutical

    Maintaining the cold chain for the pharmaceutical industry in Antwerp

    A 30-minute break in the cold chain can render a batch of vaccines unusable. The value goes straight to waste, GDP traceability penalizes you, and patients are left waiting. Belgian pharma — the country's #1 manufacturing sector by value added — cannot afford a weak link. Nearly one in ten TEU handled in Antwerp is a reefer, and that's no coincidence.

    A Reefer holds -25°C to +25°C under controlled temperature, 24/7, on a 380V socket. It serves as buffer storage on a pharma platform, as backup in the event of a cold room failure, or as extra capacity during a peak (vaccination campaign, product launch). Our used Reefers leave our yard inspected, at a fraction of the price of new.

    Modified Containers
    Converted containers22 models

    Modified Containers

    Custom-fitted containers compliant with ERP standards: bungalow, office, sanitary block, snack bar, workshop.

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    Construction

    Site cabins and job-site storage for construction in Antwerp

    An Antwerp port job site leaves 200 000 € of equipment on site on a Friday evening. Monday morning, the security guard finds the break-in. Urban renewal, port expansion, infrastructure projects: Flemish construction is multiplying job sites, and every exposed site becomes a target. Standard site cabins don't stand up to a crowbar.

    A steel 20', doors locked, is a job-site safe. It stands up to the crowbar, the angle grinder and the weather. Movable by container truck from one site to another. In site-cabin version (insulation, electricity, windows), it equips teams within days instead of weeks.

    Specialist Containers
    Special containers64 models

    Specialist Containers

    Specialized containers for non-standard access, bulk cargo, dense loads, OOG and regulated materials.

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    Luxury

    Diamond and precious metal storage for the diamond sector in Antwerp

    Antwerp is the world's diamond capital: 85% of rough diamonds, 4 exchanges, hundreds of dealers in the Diamantkwartier. Stones, cutting tools, archives: everything must live under maximum security. When an exchange renovates its premises or a dealer faces a surge in arrivals, secure space runs short — and storing carats in a standard warehouse is out of the question.

    A container converted into an industrial safe — reinforced lock, alarm, anti-intrusion system — can be deployed within days. The steel structure resists intrusion far better than a plasterboard wall. It supplements existing facilities for the duration of a project or a peak. Back to the depot once the need passes.

    Dry Containers
    Dry containers24 models

    Dry Containers

    Standard Dry container ISO 6346 (10 to 45 feet), for dry storage, export and general logistics.

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    Industry

    Mobile workshops and heavy parts storage for the metallurgy industry in Antwerp

    A coil of rolled steel weighs 20 to 30 tonnes. An industrial steel sheet can span several meters. Belgian metallurgy (11% of industrial value added) doesn't store that on shelves. In the Antwerp-Waasland zone, the needs are simple: covered space, a floor that holds the load, direct forklift access. And building a warehouse takes a year.

    A 40' High Cube offers 76 m³ of usable volume and a floor that supports 28 tonnes of payload. No deformation. Protection against moisture and corrosion, double-door access for forklifts. Several units lined up create a mobile workshop: maintenance, quality control, buffer zone. All delivered within days to the industrial site.

    Port access

    Antwerp and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges: your direct access to shipping containers

    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges — the reference container hub

    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges (the merger of Antwerp and Zeebrugge) is the 2nd largest port complex in Europe after Rotterdam: 278 Mt of traffic in 2024, 13,5 M TEU (+8,1%), a 30% market share on the Hamburg–Le Havre range. It is also Europe's #1 port for exports (147 Mt/year) and the largest integrated chemical cluster in Europe.

    We source directly from the terminals. The result for Antwerp businesses: wide stock, extensive choice, prices aligned with a port that constantly renews its TEUs.

    Transport routes and connections to Antwerp

    Antwerp is one of the best-connected transport hubs in Europe. The city is encircled by a double motorway ring and linked to the whole continent by road, rail and waterway. The Albert Canal connects the port to Liège and the Meuse. The liberalized rail freight network serves all of Europe.

    Transport routes and connections to Antwerp
    Mode Route Detail
    Road E19 (A1) North-south route Breda – Antwerp – Brussels – Paris
    Road E17 (A14) Antwerp – Ghent – Kortrijk – Lille
    Road E34 / E313 (A13) Antwerp – Liège – Germany
    Road E34 (A21) Antwerp – Turnhout – Eindhoven (Netherlands)
    Rail Sibelit Line Antwerp – Athus-Meuse – Italy – Switzerland
    Waterway Albert Canal Antwerp – Liège (130 km), Meuse and Rhine connection
    Sea Western Scheldt North Sea access, draft up to 16 m

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    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions — Containers in Antwerp

    Find answers to the most common questions about our containers and services.

    What is the price of a shipping container in Antwerp?

    The price depends on the type and condition of the container. A used 20 ft container starts at around 1 500 €. A 40 ft container ranges between 2 000 € and 4 500 €. New containers and special models (reefer, High Cube, open top) cost more. Delivery cost varies depending on distance. Request a quote for an exact price.

    What is the delivery time for a container in Antwerp?

    Antwerp sits directly on the port. Delivery can happen within a few days from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges terminals. Transport is carried out by container truck. For municipalities in the province of Antwerp, expect a similar lead time thanks to the proximity and density of the road network.

    Do I need a permit to install a container in Antwerp?

    In Belgium, installing a container may require a planning permit depending on the municipality and the container's intended use. In Antwerp, check with the city's Omgevingsvergunning department. Rules differ in industrial and port areas. Always check with the local planning department before any installation.

    Can I buy a used container in Antwerp?

    Yes. National Conteneur offers used containers in good condition, inspected and certified watertight. "Last-trip" containers offer excellent value for money: they have completed their final sea voyage and are sold at a reduced price. New containers are also available for uses that require flawless condition.

    What container sizes are available in Antwerp?

    Standard formats are available: the 20 ft (6,06 m × 2,44 m × 2,59 m, about 33 m³), the 40 ft (12,19 m × 2,44 m × 2,59 m, about 67 m³) and the 40 ft High Cube (height of 2,89 m, about 76 m³). Refrigerated containers (reefers) and open top containers are also offered depending on your needs.

    Do you deliver throughout the province of Antwerp?

    Yes. National Conteneur delivers throughout the entire province of Antwerp: Antwerp city, Mechelen, Turnhout, Boom, Brasschaat, Mortsel, Schoten, Kontich, Lier and all municipalities in the port area. Coverage is fast thanks to the E19, E17, E34 and E313 motorways crossing the province.