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    Shipping Containers for Sale in Lyon, France

    2 in depot · 2 in transit in Lyon

    MG-Atlantic supplies shipping containers in Lyon, France, including new, cargo-worthy, and as-is units across local depots.

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

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    Containers in Lyon, France

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    Container Type
    Condition
    LyonFrance40HCBrand New2In transit to Lyon
    LyonFrance40HCBrand New2In depot

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    Market overview

    Shipping containers in Lyon

    Lyon is the pivot of the Méditerranée-Rhône-Saône corridor, and that corridor is in the middle of a deliberate shift. Around 80 percent of freight on the axis still moves by road, against 15 percent by rail and 5 percent by river, which is precisely what the CMA CGM concession at Port Édouard-Herriot is meant to change: the plan targets a doubling of container throughput to roughly 230,000 TEU by 2028, with electric barges between Marseille-Fos and Lyon announced for 2026. For container buyers the practical consequence is that Lyon behaves as an extended inland gate for Marseille rather than as an isolated market — availability follows terminal and rail rotation rather than vessel calls, and every unit carries an inland leg up from the Mediterranean. Indicative pricing at our Lyon depot: 40HC Brand New in RAL 7016 from 2,800 EUR ex-depot. Demand is driven by the region's chemical and pharmaceutical corridor along the Rhône, by construction across the Lyon metropolitan area, and by distribution operators using Lyon as a national midpoint between Paris and the Mediterranean.

    Port & gateway status

    Lyon is France's leading inland river port. Port Édouard-Herriot covers 184 hectares at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône and is the only public port on the Rhône corridor able to handle both containers and heavy lift. It moved around 1.9 million tonnes in 2023, including roughly 53,000 containers by water and 48,000 by rail. In December 2024 a CMA CGM-led consortium won a 30-year sub-concession over the container terminals, now operating as Lyon Rhône Terminal, backed by about 40 million EUR of investment in new cranes, yard capacity and rail connections.

    Inland logistics

    Lyon sits at the junction of the A6, A7, A42, A43 and A46, the historic north-south axis between Paris and the Mediterranean. Rail links run to Marseille-Fos and to the northern European ports, and the Rhône gives barge access over the 330 navigable kilometres down to Marseille. Geneva is under two hours away, Turin around three via the Fréjus tunnel, and Marseille roughly three by road.

    Local industries served

    chemicals, pharmaceuticals, distribution, construction, food processing, machinery

    Typical buyer profile

    Lyon buyers are mostly distribution operators, construction and public-works firms, modification workshops and forwarders serving the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and the wider Rhône corridor.

    Container type focus

    40HC dominates for storage, distribution and conversion projects; 20DC serves construction sites and locations with restricted access.

    Condition focus

    Brand New units in RAL 7016 anthracite grey are the current focus, favoured for site storage and conversion work where appearance matters.

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    Working with container stock in Lyon, France

    Live availability

    Inventory in Lyon, France is listed from live depot data and updated as units move.

    Depot release

    We issue release references for depots serving Lyon, France, usually within one working day.

    Delivery options

    Collect at the depot or request trucking to your site in and around Lyon, France.

    Sale or leasing

    Every unit in Lyon, France can be purchased outright or covered by a one-way or long-term lease.

    Pricing

    Indicative pricing

    Indicative ex-depot ranges. Pricing moves with depot inventory, vessel arrival cycles and seasonal demand, request a written quote for a firm price.

    Container typeConditionIndicative range
    40HCBrand New (RAL 7016)indicative, ex-depot before delivery — varies with market conditions2,800-3,200 EUR

    Ranges last reviewed 09/2026.

    Depot locations

    Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

    Serves: Lyon metropolitan area and the 7th arrondissement port district, Villeurbanne, Vénissieux, Saint-Priest and Corbas, plus the A6, A7 and A43 corridors toward Villefranche, Vienne and Bourgoin-Jallieu

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    FAQ

    Questions about containers in Lyon

    Indicative pricing at our Lyon depot: 40HC Brand New in RAL 7016 anthracite grey from 2,800 EUR ex-depot before delivery. Other sizes and used grades are quoted on request and depend on what is rotating through Port Édouard-Herriot and the regional rail terminals at the time. Every container reaching Lyon carries an inland leg up from Marseille-Fos or down from the northern ports, which is already reflected in the depot price. Prices are indicative and move with terminal availability — request a written quote for a firm figure on your specific size and grade.
    In the port district of the Lyon 7th arrondissement, close to Port Édouard-Herriot. The yard covers the Lyon metropolitan area including Villeurbanne, Vénissieux, Saint-Priest and Corbas, and extends along the A6, A7 and A43 toward Villefranche, Vienne and Bourgoin-Jallieu. Depot collection is available with 1-3 business days notice; truck delivery across the metropolitan area typically takes 2-5 business days from order confirmation. The release names the exact yard and gate hours.
    Mostly by rail and road from Marseille-Fos, with a growing share by barge on the Rhône. Port Édouard-Herriot handled around 53,000 containers by water and 48,000 by rail in 2023, and the CMA CGM concession granted in December 2024 aims to roughly double container throughput to 230,000 TEU by 2028, with electric barges on the Marseille-Lyon run announced for 2026. Containers also arrive from the northern European ports by rail. For buyers this means Lyon availability follows terminal rotation rather than vessel schedules, which makes supply steadier than in a coastal market.
    Yes. Lyon sits on the A6/A7 spine, so Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and Strasbourg are all within a day's haul, and the regional network covers Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes comfortably. Geneva is under two hours and Turin around three via the Fréjus tunnel. Switzerland is outside the EU customs union, so a cross-border delivery there requires customs formalities — tell us the destination early so we can quote accordingly. Deliveries within the EU carry no such constraint.
    RAL 7016 is anthracite grey, a dark neutral tone from the RAL colour standard widely used in European construction and industry. It has become the default for container conversions and for site storage in urban settings because it reads as deliberate rather than industrial, and it hides marks better than the lighter greys and blues common in maritime fleets. Current Lyon stock is Brand New in RAL 7016, which suits site cabins, workshop conversions and any placement where the container will be visible.
    40HC for volume, storage and conversion projects — the extra 30 cm of internal height over a standard 40DC changes what is practical inside, and it is the deepest part of local stock. 20DC where site access is tight or the load is dense, which is common on constrained urban sites in Lyon and Villeurbanne. Check access before ordering: a 40HC needs roughly 25-30 m of straight-line clearance for tilt-bed delivery, and many inner-city sites cannot take that. Measure the approach and confirm the delivery route before booking.
    Container availability at Lyon depends on current stock levels and demand. Most orders can be fulfilled within a few business days. Contact us for real-time availability.
    Yes. From Lyon, we can arrange delivery to inland destinations across France using our established transport network. Pricing depends on distance and access requirements.
    If the specific container type or condition you need is not available in Lyon, our team can source units from nearby depots or arrange repositioning from other locations in France or globally.
    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.