Spare parts for containers
We sell spare parts for containers in addition to container repair and maintenance. We provide all parts for standard containers, and dispatch them cost-effectively either directly from the shelf or from our main depot.
Description
Broken bolt lock on your container? Has corrosion made a hole in the container wall, or are the locking bars at the end of their service life?
We provide all spare parts for containers at a guaranteed competitive price with no compromising on quality. We repair more than 1,000 containers a year, so you will find all the most common spare parts in our depot for fast delivery. Buying an individual spare part can be very difficult, and manufacturers often do not sell small batches to end users. We have been working with the major component manufacturers for years, so we have the ability to deliver almost any part to ISO sea containers even if it is not directly in stock. We sell individual pieces and deliver larger units according to your needs.
When you need a part, please provide us with the following information and go through the checklist below.
- Take a photo of the CSC plate of the container
- Take a photo of the container doors
- Take a photo of the broken part, or take the part with you when you visit the depot
- Send the photos to us and indicate the required quantity of items
- We will send you a quote for the product
Checklist
- We only supply spare parts for ISO containers. You can identify the container from the CSC sign on the door (usually a metal sign at the bottom left). Because storage containers are not standard containers, a certain amount of guesswork is usually required to find the product that is the closest fit.
- On old containers, the most difficult part to renew is the door seal. Take a photo of the door seal and send it to us. We will provide a catalogue and compare the dimensions of your seal for the models in question. Notify us of the applicable model, and we will provide you with a roll of the seal. Seals vary by container and series
FAQ
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What does "handling fee" mean?
Every time a container, whether it is a container for lease or sale, is moved around a depot, it requires a lift. The handling fee is a one-time cost that covers moving the container around in the depot areas. The fee is only applicable when you lease a container or have a one-way deal with us. We never charge you a handling fee when you buy a container outright, so there are no hidden costs.
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What do the different container delivery options mean?
It does not matter if you buy or lease a container; MC Containers can deliver it to you. We use a variety of container delivery methods, including the following container trucking methods:
- Chassis / CPT (Carriage Paid To)
- On ground / DAP (Delivered At Place)
- FOT DEPOT / FCA (Free Carrier)
Chassis delivery means that your new, used or modified container will be delivered to the destination on a container chassis. However, this service does not include removing it from the chassis. If you decide to buy a container, it is your responsibility to organize a crane or another piece of machinery to offload it. This is the most common container delivery method in Europe due to the better availability of trucks and cost effective rates.
On Ground Deliveries are done with a truck that can drop the container to the ground with it’s own equipment. Normally, the container delivery is done using a side loader or a truck equipped with a crane. The standard delivery price includes 30-45 min of unloading time per container and any extra time is billed at an hourly rate. If you don’t have a crane available or cannot organize one then this is the best and only option for you.
FOT DEPOT means Free on Truck in depot. With this container delivery method, the buyer is responsible for organizing a pickup from the chosen container depot. The seller will organize a lift to the chassis in the container depot, so you will not need a crane or side loader for the pickup.
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Financial Lease
Would you like to buy a container, but the price is just too much for your budget to pay in one payment? No worries, together with our partner we offer a flexible financial container lease service. We offer our clients the possibility of buying containers through a financial lease plan. This enables fast delivery with little capital investment. This payment type is only possible for clients with a European VAT ID.
- Fast handling times and delivery of containers
- Staggered affordable payments
Requirements
To order a shipping container through our lease plan service, the minimum order must be at least 500€, and the person leasing must have a European VAT number.
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How long can a container be used?
Shipping containers are made of corten steel. This sturdy material enables them to withstand extreme circumstances (wind, water, fire, ice, salt, sun) and any possible rough handling. A shipping container is used from 5-14 years for shipping; after this, they are released and used for other purposes, such as storage containers or modified container units for food and offices.
Containers that are not used for shipping are perfectly suitable to be used as storage containers. If taken care of, a used shipping container can be used for storage up to 10 years. It is also possible to extend the storage container’s use by regular maintenance, such as, painting, patching holes, changing seals, fixing the floor and taking care of or changing twist locks.
New shipping containers are usually brought to Europe from China. A new container can last anywhere up to 30 years when used as storage as long as it is looked after properly.