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Shipping Containers in Nantes — Sale & Delivery

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    Your shipping container specialist in Nantes

    Nantes, France's 6th largest city, brings together five active industries side by side: aerospace (Airbus), shipbuilding (Naval Group in Saint-Nazaire), food processing, construction, recycling. The metropolitan area has 44,700 private industrial jobs across 2,540 establishments. Each sector has its own needs: mobile workshop, site facility, backup cold room, secure equipment storage. A shipping container meets them all, with no foundation and no lengthy permit.

    We deliver to Nantes and throughout Loire-Atlantique from the Montoir-de-Bretagne terminal, 45 minutes away via the N165. Permanent stock, prices sourced directly from the Grand Port Maritime.

    • 330 000Population of Nantes
    • 44 700Private industrial jobs in the metropolitan area
    • 2 540Industrial establishments in the metropolitan area
    • 26.4 MtTonnes processed by the Grand Port Maritime in 2025
    Local sectors

    Why Nantes businesses choose our containers

    With 44,700 private industrial jobs spread across aerospace, shipbuilding, food processing, construction and recycling, the Nantes metropolitan area generates storage needs that vary radically from one sector to another. Businesses in the region turn to shipping containers for a simple reason: modular equipment, deliverable on site, that adapts to the constraints of each activity without tying up land.

    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

    Secure on-site equipment storage for construction in Nantes

    Construction in Nantes is running at full tilt: new districts, renovations, tramway extensions. Sites are often cramped and poorly secured. Two weekend nights are enough to lose tools and power equipment. And insurance doesn't always cover business interruption.

    A 20 ft container is placed on site within hours. Corten steel, reinforced padlock: your tools stay safe over the weekend. On long projects, many teams add a second, fitted-out container as a site facility. Two modules, a single delivery.

    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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    Industry

    Site facilities and mobile workshops for shipbuilding and aerospace in Nantes

    Naval Group in Saint-Nazaire, Airbus in Bouguenais, and their subcontractors: the estuary lines up heavy industrial sites. Assignments often last several weeks, with teams on site. They need a changing room, a maintenance workshop, a quality-control area. Building isn't worth it for a temporary project.

    A 40 ft or 40 ft HC container becomes a mobile workshop with workbenches and tool storage. Site-facility version: changing rooms, toilets, break area. The maritime-grade structure withstands the west wind and salty estuary air. At the end of the project, the module moves on to the next site.

    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

    Maintaining the cold chain for the food industry in Nantes

    Historic biscuit makers, canneries, the dairy sector, Nantes' wholesale market (4th largest in France): the food industry weighs heavily on the metropolitan area. All these players share the same constraint: controlled temperature, without a break. In peak season, fixed cold rooms fill up and the rest goes to waste.

    A reefer container adds a cold room on an industrial power socket. Range of -25°C to +25°C depending on the product. You absorb the production peak, you hold a buffer stock before shipping. When the season winds down, the module leaves.

    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

    Parts and sub-assembly storage for manufacturing in Nantes

    At the Pôle Jules Verne, south of Nantes, composites, advanced metallurgy and robotics occupy 70 hectares. The flow in and out never stops: raw materials, heavy parts, semi-finished goods. And industrial land is scarce in Nantes. Finding one more square metre to store things becomes a real headache.

    A container adds 33 m³ (20 ft) or 67 m³ (40 ft) of volume on stabilised ground, with no foundation. The floor holds more than 28 tonnes. For oils, lubricants or chemical products, the bunded version handles compliance. You get storage back wherever you have room.

    Open Top Containers
    Open Top containers8 models

    Open Top Containers

    Open Top container with removable tarpaulin roof, for vertical OOG loading by crane or overhead hoist.

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    Storage

    Collection and storage of recycled materials for the recycling sector in Nantes

    The circular economy is growing fast in Nantes. At Cheviré, construction-waste recovery platforms process tens of thousands of tonnes a year. Scrap metal, wood, metals, WEEE: each stream must be sorted, stored, then shipped to its recovery channel. Without proper containerisation, everything gets mixed up.

    An open-top is loaded from above by crane or forklift — ideal for bulky materials. Standard containers protect WEEE and sensitive products between collections. Watertight, lockable: materials stay dry and don't disappear overnight.

    Port access

    Nantes and the Grand Port Maritime de Nantes Saint-Nazaire: your direct access to shipping containers

    The Grand Port Maritime de Nantes Saint-Nazaire — a leading container hub

    Nantes Saint-Nazaire is the leading port on the French Atlantic coast. It stretches 60 km along the Loire estuary. In 2025, 26.4 million tonnes of goods and 120,000 TEU passed through it. The Montoir-de-Bretagne terminal, operated by TGO, is the largest on the coast — connected to MSC, CMA CGM and Maersk.

    We source directly from these terminals. For you, that means a wide stock, tight rates, and delivery to Nantes in 45 minutes via the N165.

    Transport routes and access to Nantes

    Nantes is a major road and rail hub for western France. The ring road (43 km, France's 2nd longest) connects all the routes converging on the metropolitan area. Rail freight serves the Cheviré and Montoir-de-Bretagne port sites directly. The Loire provides a river connection between the Nantes terminals and facilities downstream.

    Transport routes and access to Nantes
    Mode Route Detail
    Road A11 (L'Océane) Nantes → Angers → Paris. Direct access from the ring road
    Road A83 Nantes → Niort → Bordeaux. Access to southern Loire-Atlantique and Vendée
    Road N165 Nantes → Saint-Nazaire → Vannes → Brest. Direct access to the Montoir terminal
    Road N137 Nantes → Rennes. Fast link to northern Brittany
    Rail Nantes – Montoir-de-Bretagne freight line Direct rail service to the port terminals. Combined transport
    Waterway Loire estuary Barge link between Nantes-Cheviré and Montoir-de-Bretagne / Saint-Nazaire

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    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions — Containers in Nantes

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

    What is the price of a shipping container in Nantes?

    The price of a 20 ft container in Nantes starts at around €1,500 for a used model in good condition. A 40 ft container ranges between €2,000 and €4,500. The price varies according to condition (new, used, last-trip), container type and delivery distance. Request a personalised quote for an exact price.

    What is the delivery time for a container in Nantes?

    We deliver to Nantes within 48 to 72 hours depending on stock availability. Transport is carried out by container truck from the Grand Port Maritime de Nantes Saint-Nazaire. The Montoir-de-Bretagne terminal is 45 minutes away by road.

    Do you need a permit to install a container in Nantes?

    Yes, in most cases. For an installation lasting more than 3 months or covering more than 20 m² of ground area, a prior declaration or a building permit is required. Nantes Métropole's local urban plan (PLU) sets the placement rules by zone. Check with Nantes town hall's planning department before any installation.

    Can I buy a used container in Nantes?

    Yes. National Conteneur offers three categories: new (first-trip, perfect condition), used (refurbished, generally good condition, some signs of wear) and last-trip (watertight, visible wear, the lowest price). All our containers are inspected before delivery.

    What container sizes are available in Nantes?

    We offer the standard formats. The 20 ft measures 6.06 m × 2.44 m × 2.59 m (around 33 m³). The 40 ft measures 12.19 m × 2.44 m × 2.59 m (around 67 m³). The 40 ft HC (High Cube) offers 2.89 m of interior height, for 76 m³. Reefer (refrigerated) containers are also available in these formats.

    Do you deliver throughout the Loire-Atlantique department?

    Yes. We cover the whole of Loire-Atlantique: Nantes and its metropolitan area, Saint-Nazaire, Saint-Herblain, Rezé, Orvault, Vertou, Couëron, as well as the Montoir-de-Bretagne and Cheviré industrial zones and the towns around Nantes. One single point of contact, a guaranteed timeframe.