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    Shipping Containers Available in Africa

    Live container availability by location, type, and condition.

    Browse container stock across Africa, covering major port hubs and inland depots with year-round supply.

    Available in 20DC and 40HC formats, with flexible SOC leasing and direct sales options.

    133 units in stock
    New, CW & As-Is grades
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    Availability subject to prior sale. Quantities may vary by location.

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    Africa

    Containers in Africa

    154 units
    Container Type
    Condition
    AbidjanIvory Coast40HCCargo Worthy5In depot
    AlexandriaEgypt40HCCargo Worthy2In transit to Alexandria
    BanjulGambia40HCCargo Worthy4In transit to Banjul
    BataEquatorial Guinea20DCCargo Worthy1In transit to Bata
    Cape TownSouth Africa40HCBrand New5In depot
    CasablancaMorocco40HCCargo Worthy1In transit to Casablanca
    ConakryGuinea20DCCargo Worthy1In transit to Conakry
    ConakryGuinea40HCCargo Worthy1Reserved
    DurbanSouth Africa40HCCargo Worthy2Reserved
    JohannesburgSouth Africa40HCIICL1In depot
    LagosNigeria40HCCargo Worthy20In transit to Lagos
    LagosNigeria40HCBrand New5In depot
    LibrevilleGabon40HCCargo Worthy1In depot
    LibrevilleGabon40HCCargo Worthy19In transit to Libreville
    LibrevilleGabon20DCCargo Worthy4In depot
    LibrevilleGabon20DCCargo Worthy17In transit to Libreville
    LibrevilleGabon40DCCargo Worthy11In transit to Libreville
    LomeTogo40HCCargo Worthy23In transit to Lome
    LuandaAngola40HCCargo Worthy1In transit to Luanda
    LubumbashiDemocratic Republic of the Congo40DCCargo Worthy15Reserved
    LubumbashiDemocratic Republic of the Congo40HCCargo Worthy3Reserved
    MombasaKenya40HCCargo Worthy9In transit to Mombasa
    Port LouisMauritius40HCCargo Worthy2In depot
    TunisTunisia40HCCargo Worthy1In transit to Tunis

    Availability changes daily

    Containers are subject to prior sale. Request a quote early to secure your units.

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    Market overview

    Shipping containers in Africa

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

    Countries covered

    Ivory Coast, Egypt, Gambia, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa, Morocco, Guinea, Nigeria (+7).

    Major trade corridors

    West, North and East African gateways connect to Mediterranean, European and Asian lanes, with inland corridors serving landlocked markets.

    Principal container hubs

    Libreville, Lagos, Lome, Lubumbashi, Mombasa, Abidjan (+11).

    Operational benefits

    Working with container stock in Africa

    Live availability

    Inventory across Africa is listed from live depot data and updated as units move.

    Depot release

    We issue release references at partner depots across Africa, usually within one working day.

    Delivery options

    Collect at the depot or request inland trucking within the countries we cover in Africa.

    Sale or leasing

    Units across Africa can be purchased outright or covered by a one-way or long-term lease.

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    FAQ

    Questions about containers 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.
    MG-Atlantic maintains depot partnerships throughout Africa, covering major ports and inland terminals. Contact our team for specific country availability.
    Yes. MG-Atlantic provides SOC one-way leasing across all major trade lanes in Africa, eliminating demurrage and detention costs.
    The stock table is updated regularly and reflects current available and in-transit containers.
    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.
    Yes. You can select multiple stock lines and submit a single request covering different locations.
    Yes. MG-Atlantic can arrange worldwide delivery and inland transport based on your requirements.
    Yes. If a container is not listed, our team can source containers globally based on your needs.
    Yes. Many containers are suitable for one-way shipments. Please specify your use case when submitting your request.