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    Your shipping container specialist in Lyon

    Lyon, France's leading industrial metropolitan area: 176,000 businesses, nearly 12,000 of them in industry. Chemicals, pharma, mechanical engineering, construction, logistics, food processing — every one of these sectors turns to shipping containers at some point. Secure storage, site accommodation, mobile cold room, temporary lab: the use cases are plentiful.

    National Conteneur keeps a permanent stock in Lyon: new, used, last-trip. Delivery throughout the metropolitan area and Rhône from our depot at Port Édouard-Herriot. It's France's leading river container port, 15 minutes from the city center.

    What matters to you: short lead times, prices held firm, a solution that adapts to your need. The sections below detail use cases by sector.

    • 176 000Businesses in the metropolitan area
    • 11 864Industrial businesses
    • 11 000Employees in the Vallée de la Chimie (Chemical Valley)
    • 1stInland river port in France
    Local sectors

    Why Lyon businesses choose our containers

    Lyon brings together, in a single economic hub, sectors with very different requirements — chemicals, pharmaceuticals, construction, logistics, nuclear, food processing — and each generates storage needs that fixed infrastructure struggles to cover with the required flexibility. It is precisely to answer this diversity that Lyon businesses turn to shipping containers: a standardized solution, deliverable on site, adaptable within days for secure storage, a temporary lab, or site accommodation.

    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

    Storage of chemical and hazardous products for the chemical industry in Lyon

    Lyon's Vallée de la Chimie (Arkema, Total, Air Liquide) handles Seveso-classified products. Storing drums, IBCs, or hazardous materials requires a weatherproof, ventilated, ATEX-compliant container. Building a dedicated facility is too slow and too costly for what is often a temporary need.

    A Corten steel container with a containment tray and suitable ventilation ticks every box. Set up within days, no heavy construction work. The Feyzin, Pierre-Bénite, and Saint-Fons sites regularly use them to expand capacity.

    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

    Secure medicine storage and mobile labs for pharmaceuticals in Lyon

    Sanofi Pasteur, BioMérieux, Lyonbiopôle: Lyon is a major life sciences hub. Pharma juggles two needs — temperature-controlled storage and setting up a temporary lab. GMP and GDP standards tolerate zero deviation.

    A Reefer holds -25°C to +25°C with no break — the foundation of the pharma cold chain. On the Dry side, a fitted-out container converts into a mobile lab or a decontamination airlock. Installation under 3 months? No permit needed.

    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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    Construction

    Site accommodation and equipment storage for construction in Lyon

    Part-Dieu, the metro, Confluence, Vieux-Lyon: construction runs one project after another across the metropolitan area. On site, two problems keep coming up — securing tools overnight and providing decent changing facilities for crews. Theft is costly, and without minimum comfort, turnover climbs.

    A 20ft container with an anti-break-in lock secures power tools, cabling, and PPE. A fitted-out container provides changing rooms, washrooms, and a rest area. Setup within the day, moves between sites, lower cost than a new modular building.

    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

    Micro-hubs and transit storage for logistics in Lyon

    Lyon is a European logistics crossroads: A6, A7, A43, rail network, and Port Édouard-Herriot. Year-end peaks, seasonal overload, capacity shortfalls — logistics needs flexible storage, available fast. Renting a warehouse for two months? Rarely worth it.

    A container set down in Corbas or Vénissieux becomes a micro-hub within 24 hours. It absorbs overloads, serves as a last-mile relay. No lease, no construction. Removed as soon as the peak 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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    Energy

    Nuclear storage and maintenance tooling for nuclear engineering in Lyon

    Three power plants in the Rhône valley (Bugey, Saint-Alban, Cruas) and the headquarters of Framatome and EDF in Lyon. Maintenance shutdown: thousands of tools must stay near the site, tracked and secure, for the duration of the work. Traceability and zero-deviation security are the rule.

    Our containers form weatherproof, lockable, inventoriable storage units. They follow crews from one site to another as work progresses. Need a containment airlock or controlled changing rooms? Same container, different configuration.

    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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    Agri-food

    Temperature-controlled food storage in Lyon

    In Lyon, France's culinary capital, the Corbas wholesale market supplies restaurants and distributors across the region. At peak season, cold storage capacity fills up — and expanding a facility is slow and costly. A 2°C deviation? The whole batch goes to the skip (EC regulation 852/2004).

    A Reefer covers the entire useful range: -25°C for deep freeze, +2°C for fresh chilled. Plugs into a simple 380V outlet. Set down in a warehouse or restaurant parking lot, it serves as backup cold storage — removable once the season ends.

    Port access

    Lyon and Port Édouard-Herriot: your direct access to shipping containers

    Port Édouard-Herriot — a leading container hub

    Port Édouard-Herriot is France's leading river container port. It covers 184 hectares in the 7th arrondissement, at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône. 2023 results: 1.9 million tonnes handled, 53,000 containers by river, 48,000 by rail.

    What that means for you: we source directly on site. Containers arrive from Fos-sur-Mer by barge or train, pass through our depot, then head out for delivery. Fewer middlemen, shorter lead times, prices held firm.

    Since late 2024, a consortium led by CMA CGM has operated the terminal, with €58 million invested to double river traffic by 2032. The site's capacity keeps growing.

    Transport routes and access to Lyon

    Lyon sits at the crossroads of major European north-south and east-west routes. The city is served by a dense multimodal network that facilitates container delivery throughout the metropolitan area and department.

    Transport routes and access to Lyon
    Mode Route Detail
    Road A6 (Autoroute du Soleil – Nord) Paris-Lyon link, direct access to northern industrial zones
    Road A7 (Autoroute du Soleil – Sud) Marseille / Fos-sur-Mer connection, serves the Vallée de la Chimie
    Road A43 Lyon – Chambéry – Italy link, serves the eastern metropolitan area
    Road A42 / A46 North and east bypass, access to the Meyzieu, Beynost, Plaine de l'Ain industrial zones
    Rail Sibelin marshalling yard Region's main SNCF freight hub, south of Lyon
    Waterway Rhône – Saône route Direct link Port Édouard-Herriot ↔ Fos-sur-Mer (330km navigable)

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions — Containers in Lyon

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

    What is the price of a shipping container in Lyon?

    Allow €1,500 to €2,500 for a used 20ft container. For a 40ft, the range climbs to €2,000 – €4,000. Three variables move the price: condition (new, used, last-trip), delivery distance, and stock availability. Request a quote for an exact figure.

    What is the delivery time for a container in Lyon?

    A few business days is the norm in Lyon and Rhône. Stock is available at Port Édouard-Herriot and at our partner depots. A container truck drops your unit directly on site.

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

    Under 3 months? No authorization is required. Beyond that, Lyon's local zoning plan (PLU) may require a prior declaration, or even a building permit. For a permanent installation, check with the Métropole's planning department before installing.

    Can I buy a used container in Lyon?

    Yes, three ranges to choose from: new (first-trip), used (refurbished, generally good condition), and last-trip (end of sea life, perfect for fixed storage). Every unit is inspected before sale. For on-site storage, used offers the best value for money.

    What container sizes are available in Lyon?

    Standard sizes are in stock: 20ft (6.06m × 2.44m × 2.59m, ~33m³), 40ft (12.19m × 2.44m × 2.59m, ~67m³), 40ft High Cube (2.90m height, ~76m³), and refrigerated Reefer. Outside these ranges, we respond on request.

    Do you deliver throughout Rhône?

    Yes, the entire department. Lyon proper, Villeurbanne, Vénissieux, Saint-Priest, Meyzieu, Givors, Villefranche-sur-Saône, and their neighboring towns are part of our daily routes. Regular runs also to the Vallée de la Chimie, Corbas, Plaine de l'Ain, and Beynost.