How quickly can containers be delivered in Africa?

Delivery times across Africa vary by depot location. Most orders from stocked depots can be dispatched within a few business days. Contact us for real-time lead times.

Which countries does MG-Atlantic serve in Africa?

MG-Atlantic maintains depot partnerships throughout Africa, covering major ports and inland terminals. Contact our team for specific country availability.

Are SOC one-way leasing solutions available in Africa?

Yes. MG-Atlantic provides SOC one-way leasing across all major trade lanes in Africa, eliminating demurrage and detention costs.

How often is the container stock updated?

The stock table is updated regularly and reflects current available and in-transit containers.

What container sizes are available?

The stock mainly includes 20ft (20DC) and 40ft High Cube (40HC) containers. Other sizes can be sourced on request.

CW means Cargo-worthy containers, suitable for transport and storage, meeting structural and operational requirements.

Can I request containers from multiple locations at once?

Yes. You can select multiple stock lines and submit a single request covering different locations.

Do you offer worldwide delivery?

Yes. MG-Atlantic can arrange worldwide delivery and inland transport based on your requirements.

Can you source containers not listed in the stock?

Yes. If a container is not listed, our team can source containers globally based on your needs.

Are containers available for one-way shipments?

Yes. Many containers are suitable for one-way shipments. Please specify your use case when submitting your request.

Shipping Containers Available in Africa

Browse available shipping containers for sale and lease in Africa. MG-Atlantic offers 20DC and 40HC units in various conditions across the region with competitive pricing.

Browse our current inventory of 20ft and 40ft shipping containers available across major depots and ports worldwide. Stock is updated regularly and reflects availability by location.

Our containers are suitable for one-way shipments, storage, and international logistics projects. If the container type, quantity, or destination you need is not listed, our team can source and deliver containers globally based on your requirements.

Availability subject to prior sale. Quantities may vary by location.

Container Availability — Africa

We provide a wide range of shipping containers including 20ft standard containers (20DC), 40ft standard containers (40DC), and 40ft high cube containers (40HC). Units are available for both purchase and leasing depending on your operational needs. Our inventory covers new, cargo-worthy (CW), IICL-inspected, and refurbished conditions across global depot locations.

Typical Use Cases

Containers are widely used for logistics, export and import operations, construction sites, and industrial storage. Our clients include freight forwarders, NVOCCs, commodity traders, infrastructure companies, and energy sector operators requiring reliable container supply on flexible terms.

Logistics & Delivery

Containers can be picked up from nearby depots or delivered directly to your site. MG-Atlantic supports both local usage and international one-way leasing operations. We arrange inland transport, port positioning, and cross-border delivery based on your specific project requirements.

Explore Container Options

Showing 652 containers — Africa

Location	Country	Type	Condition	Status	Quantity
Alexandria	Egypt	20DC	Brand New	available	1
Alexandria	Egypt	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	57
Port-Louis	Mauritius	40HC	Cargo Worthy	available	2
Rades	Tunisia	20DC	Cargo Worthy	sold	1
Seychelles	Seychelles	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	2
Cape Town	South Africa	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	2
Damietta	Egypt	40HC	Cargo Worthy	in-transit	1
Douala	Cameroon	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	5
Lagos	Nigeria	20DC	ASIS	sold	15
Durban	South Africa	40HC	IICL	reserved	1
Abidjan	Ivory Coast	40DC	ASIS	reserved	2
Dar Es Salaam	Tanzania	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	5
Casablanca	Morocco	40HC	IICL	sold	1
Lagos	Nigeria	40HC	Brand New	in-transit	4
Lagos	Nigeria	20DC	ASIS	available	12
Abidjan	Ivory Coast	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	2
Beira	Mozambique	40HC	Cargo Worthy	available	2
Lagos	Nigeria	40DC	Cargo Worthy	sold	5
Lagos	Nigeria	40HC	Brand New	available	3
Dar Es Salaam	Tanzania	40DC	Cargo Worthy	sold	29
Libreville	Gabon	20DC	Cargo Worthy	sold	6
Alexandria	Egypt	20DC	Brand New	in-transit	14
Libreville	Gabon	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	45
Lagos	Nigeria	40DC	ASIS	sold	22
Onne	Nigeria	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	26
Bujumbura	Burundi	40HC	Cargo Worthy	in-transit	1
Port-Louis	Mauritius	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	2
Alexandria	Egypt	40HC	IICL	sold	9
Cotonou	Benin	20DC	Cargo Worthy	sold	1
Dar Es Salaam	Tanzania	20DC	Cargo Worthy	sold	20
Lagos	Nigeria	40HC	Brand New	reserved	1
Durban	South Africa	40HC	Brand New	reserved	5
Abidjan	Ivory Coast	20DC	ASIS	reserved	4
Mombasa	Kenya	40HC	Cargo Worthy	in-transit	9
Tema	Ghana	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	4
Durban	South Africa	40HC	Cargo Worthy	available	1
Durban	South Africa	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	14
Conakry	Guinea	40HC	Cargo Worthy	reserved	1
Abidjan	Ivory Coast	20DC	ASIS	in-transit	6
Casablanca	Morocco	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	6
Beira	Mozambique	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	29
Lagos	Nigeria	20DC	Cargo Worthy	sold	37
Lagos	Nigeria	40HC	ASIS	sold	3
Freetown	Sierra Leone	20DC	Cargo Worthy	sold	2
Lagos	Nigeria	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	47
Libreville	Gabon	40HC	Cargo Worthy	reserved	5
Mombasa	Kenya	40DC	Cargo Worthy	sold	100
Cape Town	South Africa	40HC	IICL	sold	2
Abidjan	Ivory Coast	40HC	ASIS	in-transit	11
Seychelles	Seychelles	40HC	Cargo Worthy	in-transit	1
Conakry	Guinea	20DC	Cargo Worthy	sold	1
Durban	South Africa	20DC	Brand New	available	10
Alexandria	Egypt	20DC	Brand New	sold	29
Freetown	Sierra Leone	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	1
Conakry	Guinea	20DC	Cargo Worthy	in-transit	1
Maputo	Mozambique	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	2
Lome	Togo	40HC	Cargo Worthy	in-transit	6
Durban	South Africa	20DC	Cargo Worthy	sold	2
Maputo	Mozambique	20DC	Cargo Worthy	available	1
Johannesburg	South Africa	40HC	Cargo Worthy	sold	7
Alexandria	Egypt	40HC	Cargo Worthy	in-transit	5
Nouakchott	Mauritania	20DC	Cargo Worthy	available	1

How to Buy Shipping Containers from Our Stock

Select one or more container lines from the table above and click "Request price / availability". Our team will confirm availability, condition, pricing, and delivery options based on your selected locations and requirements.

Key Information

Availability: The stock table reflects currently available and in-transit containers and is updated regularly.
Delivery: MG-Atlantic can arrange inland and international delivery worldwide based on project requirements.
Special Requests: If a container type, size, or location is not listed, our team can source containers globally.
One-Way Use: Many containers are suitable for one-way shipments. Please specify your use case when submitting your request.

We maintain active depot partnerships throughout Africa, ensuring reliable container supply for both spot and programmatic requirements.

MG-Atlantic maintains a live inventory of shipping containers across major ports and inland depots worldwide. Our stock includes 20DC and 40HC units in new, cargo-worthy, and as-is condition, available for sale or one-way lease.

Countries in Africa

Nigeria · Egypt · Kenya · Gabon · Tanzania · South Africa · Mozambique · Ivory Coast · Morocco · Togo · Cameroon · Ghana · Mauritius · Guinea · Seychelles · Sierra Leone · Benin · Burundi · Mauritania · Tunisia

Questions about Africa

How quickly can containers be delivered in Africa?: Delivery times across Africa vary by depot location. Most orders from stocked depots can be dispatched within a few business days. Contact us for real-time lead times.
Which countries does MG-Atlantic serve in Africa?: MG-Atlantic maintains depot partnerships throughout Africa, covering major ports and inland terminals. Contact our team for specific country availability.
Are SOC one-way leasing solutions available in Africa?: Yes. MG-Atlantic provides SOC one-way leasing across all major trade lanes in Africa, eliminating demurrage and detention costs.

Frequently Asked Questions – Container Stock

How often is the container stock updated?: The stock table is updated regularly and reflects current available and in-transit containers.
What container sizes are available?: The stock mainly includes 20ft (20DC) and 40ft High Cube (40HC) containers. Other sizes can be sourced on request.
What does "CW" mean?: CW means Cargo-worthy containers, suitable for transport and storage, meeting structural and operational requirements.
Can I request containers from multiple locations at once?: Yes. You can select multiple stock lines and submit a single request covering different locations.
Do you offer worldwide delivery?: Yes. MG-Atlantic can arrange worldwide delivery and inland transport based on your requirements.
Can you source containers not listed in the stock?: Yes. If a container is not listed, our team can source containers globally based on your needs.
Are containers available for one-way shipments?: Yes. Many containers are suitable for one-way shipments. Please specify your use case when submitting your request.

Local market overview — Africa

African ports range from major MED transhipment hubs to import-driven sub-Saharan markets with active CW sales channels.

Depot & logistics — the region

74 depots in the region.

Commercial usage

Lease or buy shipping containers (40HC, 20DC, 40DC). Suitable for export, project cargo and on-site storage.

Quick facts

Stock last updated: 2026-02-22
depots: 74
container types: 40HC, 20DC, 40DC
conditions: CW, IICL, 2025, 2022, DMG, NEW, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024, 2023
available: 1030 units

1030 units available

Local market analysis — Africa

African ports range from major MED transhipment hubs to import-driven sub-Saharan markets with active CW sales channels.

Live inventory insights — Africa

1030 units available in Africa — lease or buy shipping containers.

Currently in stock: 1030 units
container types: 40HC (758), 20DC (271), 40DC (1)
conditions: CW (558), 2025 (219), IICL (184), 2024 (29), NEW (16), DMG (10), 2022 (3), 2017 (3), 2021 (3), 2018 (2), 2019 (2), 2023 (1)
depots: 74

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy 40HC containers in Africa?: Yes — MG-Atlantic ships 40HC units worldwide and supports delivery from depots in or near Africa.
Do you offer SOC one-way leasing from Africa?: Yes — SOC one-way leasing is available subject to lane and equipment availability. Request a quote for live pricing.
Are cargo-worthy (CW) containers available in Africa?: CW availability rotates frequently. Use the live stock table above to see what's currently on the ground.
How quickly can containers be delivered Africa?: Lead time depends on location, container type and condition. Most enquiries receive a written response within one business day.