Container Trading

 Buy, Sell & Lease Containers – MEPL

Container Trading in UAE & Across all base Ports

MEPL International trades shipping containers for buyers and sellers across the UAE, GCC, South East Asia , China  and Central Asia. With our own container stack at Jebel Ali and KLF, we supply new, used, and cargo-worthy containers for sale, lease, and bulk procurement — backed by fast turnaround and NVOCC-agent access to global container flows.

Whether you need a single 20ft box for storage or a bulk order of 40ft high cubes for a trading operation, MEPL delivers with the pricing, paperwork, and logistics support of a company that has moved cargo for over a decade.

Specialize in Brand New Containers in Dubai & Mombasa

Why Trade Containers With MEPL

  • Own container stock at Jebel Ali , Abu Dhabi , Sharjah and rest of the World  — no waiting on third-party depots
  • NVOCC agent status giving direct access to carrier container pools and one-way leasing
  • 15+ years in freight forwarding and customs clearance, so every container we sell comes with logistics know-how, not just steel
  • Regional footprint across UAE, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan for cross-border trading and repositioning
  • Fast turnaround on quotes, inspection reports, and delivery
  • Industry-accredited — WCA, NSRN, NAFL, FIATA, Container XChange and All World Shipping member

Our Container Trading Services

Containers Buy / Sale

New and used shipping containers, inspected and graded (cargo-worthy, wind & watertight, or as-is), sold individually or in bulk.

One-Way Container Leasing

As an NVOCC agent, MEPL arranges one-way leases for shippers who need a container moved from A to B without a full purchase or round-trip lease commitment.

Container Types We Trade

  • 20ft & 40ft General Purpose (GP)
  • 40ft High Cube (HC)
  • Reefer containers
  • Open Top containers
  • Flat Rack containers
  • Tank containers
  • Specialized/modified units on request

Bulk & Corporate Supply

Volume pricing for depots, construction firms, storage operators, and trading houses buying multiple units at once.

Who We Work With

Importers and exporters, container traders, freight forwarders needing spot stock, container depots, construction and storage companies, and shipping lines needing repositioning support.

Our Reach

Headquartered in Dubai, with offices in UAE, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan, MEPL trades containers regionally and coordinates cross-border moves through its NVOCC network — giving buyers and sellers access that a single-yard trader can’t match.

FAQs

New (one-trip) containers have carried a single cargo load and are near-pristine. Used containers are graded — cargo-worthy (CW) units are structurally sound and sealable for shipping; wind & watertight (WWT) units suit storage and conversion projects at a lower price point.

Yes. As an NVOCC agent, MEPL arranges one-way leases so you only pay for the leg you need, without a purchase or round-trip commitment.

We hold our own stock at Dubai , Sharjah., Abu Dhabi and rest of the world base Ports , most standard sizes can be quoted same-day and delivered within days, depending on quantity and location.

MEPL involved in 20ft and 40ft GP, 40ft HC, reefer, open top, flat rack, and tank containers, plus modified/specialized DNV units/ Clip On Genset and various Parts of Containers.

Get a Quote

Tell us the size, quantity, and location — we’ll come back with pricing and availability.