Container trading
Container Trading in Dubai — Buy, Sell, Rent & Modify Shipping Containers
New and used 20ft, 40ft, high cube, open top and reefer containers from our stock at Jebel Ali — sold, rented, leased one-way or converted, and delivered to your site.
MEPL International is a container trading company in Dubai supplying new and used shipping containers for sale in the UAE. We trade and deliver containers from our own stock across the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South, East and West Africa, China, India and Korea, stored at partner depots — so most sizes can be quoted the same day and delivered within days.
Whether you need one second hand container for yard storage, a fleet of 40ft high cubes for export, a container rental in Dubai for a project, or a box converted into a site office, we handle the sale, paperwork, delivery and shipping — backed by 13+ years in freight forwarding.
What we do
Buy, sell, rent and modify containers
Everything you need from one container trading company in Dubai — from a single unit to bulk supply.
Containers for sale
New one-trip and used containers in 20ft, 40ft and high cube — single units or bulk.
We buy containers
Surplus or used boxes bought from carriers, traders and businesses.
Container rental
Short- and long-term rental for storage, sites and projects.
One-way leasing
Use a container for one export leg and drop it at destination.
Container modification
Offices, cabins, stores and workshops converted to your layout.
Delivery & export
Trailer delivery across the UAE and shipping worldwide.
Sizes & types
Shipping container sizes and dimensions
Standard 20ft and 40ft containers, high cubes, open top containers, reefers and flat racks — internal dimensions are approximate and vary slightly by manufacturer.
| Type | Size | Inside (L × W × H) | Capacity (cbm) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft standard (GP) | 20ft | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | ≈ 33 | Heavy, dense cargo; compact storage |
| 40ft standard (GP) | 40ft | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | ≈ 67 | General cargo, larger storage |
| 40ft high cube (HC) | 40ft | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m | ≈ 76 | Light, bulky cargo; best for conversions |
| Open top | 20ft / 40ft | As standard, roof removable | ≈ 32 / 66 | Tall cargo loaded by crane |
| Reefer | 20ft / 40ft HC | 5.44 × 2.29 × 2.27 m / 11.58 × 2.29 × 2.50 m | ≈ 28 / 67 | Chilled and frozen cargo, cold rooms |
| Flat rack | 20ft / 40ft | No roof or side walls | — | Oversized machinery and vehicles |
Doors on standard containers open about 2.34 m wide and 2.28 m high (2.58 m on high cubes). Tank containers and special DNV offshore units are available on request.
New or used
Container grades explained
- New / one-tripShipped once from the factory. Best appearance and longest life; ideal for export, resale and premium conversions.
- Cargo-worthy (CW)Used but structurally sound and certified fit for sea freight.
- Wind & watertight (WWT)Sealed against rain and wind; the economical choice for storage and modifications.
- As-isDamaged or worn units at the lowest price, for parts or projects.
Pricing
20ft and 40ft container prices in Dubai
Shipping container prices change with global box supply, so we quote live rather than publish a fixed list. What decides the price of a 20ft or 40ft container:
- Size and type (GP, HC, open top, reefer)
- New or used, and the grade
- Quantity — bulk orders cost less per unit
- Delivery location or export destination
- Modifications or accessories
- Sale, rental or one-way lease
Send us the size, grade and quantity and we'll reply with today's price, photos and an inspection report.
Rental
Container rental in Dubai
Rent a container when you need it for months, not years — for construction sites, events, stock overflow or relocation. We deliver, place and collect the unit at the end of the term.
Storage containers for rent: lockable wind & watertight 20ft and 40ft units, with shelving or ventilation if you need it.
Reefer rental: on-site cold storage for food, pharma and events.
Leasing
One-way container leasing
Exporting from the UAE but don't need the box at the other end? As an NVOCC, MEPL arranges one-way leases from carrier container pools — you load in Dubai, ship, unload at destination and drop the empty container at the nominated depot.
No purchase, no return freight and no resale to worry about. Pair it with our sea freight service for a single quote.
Modification
Container modification and conversions
A steel container is a fast, secure and relocatable building. We convert new and used containers into offices, cabins, stores and workshops — designed to your layout and delivered ready to use.
- Site offices and security cabins
- Storage with shelving and ventilation
- Workshops and tool rooms
- Accommodation and welfare units
- Doors, windows and roll-up shutters
- Insulation, electrics and A/C
How it works
How to buy a container in the UAE
- 01
Tell us what you need
Size, type, grade, quantity and where it's going.
- 02
Get a price and photos
Same-day quote with photos and inspection details.
- 03
Inspect and confirm
View the unit at the depot or approve the report.
- 04
Delivery or export
Trailer delivery to site or shipped overseas.
Why buy containers from MEPL
Own stock
Our own containers at partner depots across the UAE and key markets.
Inspected and graded
Honest grading with photos and reports for every unit.
NVOCC agent
Direct access to carrier pools and one-way leases.
Freight under one roof
Delivery, export shipping and customs clearance handled in-house.
Shipping containers abroad? We also handle customs clearance and land freight across the GCC.
FAQ
Container trading — frequently asked questions
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Get a price
Request a container quote
Tell us the size, type, new or used, quantity and delivery location — we'll send today's price with photos.
Need a container this week?
Tell us the size and location — we'll quote from stock today.