Shipping Containers for Sale – 20ft & 40ft in Yokohama (Japan)

We sell shipping containers for use within Japan (Yokohama, Tokyo, Kawasaki) and for international import/export operations through the ports of the Kanto region.

Yokohama is one of Japan's largest and most technologically advanced ports, serving the country's industrial and financial center. Purchasing a container outright in this location allows businesses to create secure, mobile storage space (which is critically important given the extremely high cost of real estate in the Tokyo-Yokohama metropolitan area) and ensures a steady supply of quality equipment for shipping high-tech cargo.

Important: We do not offer containers in As-Is condition. The Japanese market demands the highest standards of safety, cargo preservation, and environmental compliance. Our fleet consists exclusively of inspected, watertight, and structurally sound containers. Using dilapidated equipment is unacceptable due to the risk of damaging high-value goods and the strict oversight of Japanese shipping lines and terminal operators.

The following units are always in stock at our yards and partner terminals in Yokohama:

• 20DC — standard 20-foot containers (ideal for auto components, precision equipment, compact storage)

• 40DC — standard 40-foot containers

• 20HC / 40HC — High Cube containers with extra capacity (optimal for electronics, consumer goods, and bulky cargo)

• Reefer containers — for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and food products (available on request)

Transactions are completed within one business day. Containers are sold in the following conditions: NEW, IICL, CW.

How to Buy a Container in Yokohama

1. Selection. Describe your needs to our manager (transit, buffer storage, export). We'll recommend the right type and condition.

2. Contract. We sign a purchase agreement locking in the price, the container's BIC number, and the handover terms.

3. Payment. We accept bank transfers (in USD via SWIFT or in JPY for Japanese residents, inclusive of local consumption tax).

4. Pickup. You collect the container from the agreed terminal in Yokohama on FCA terms, or we coordinate the handover to your logistics partner.

Local Expertise: Yokohama Terminals and Container Supply Routes

Our deep understanding of the port's infrastructure allows us to guarantee transaction transparency and stable equipment availability.

1. Container Terminals in Yokohama

We work directly with operators of key berths, ensuring rapid access to equipment and convenient self-pickup conditions:

• Honmoku Pier: Operated by a consortium of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and NYK Line. One of the busiest container terminals, specializing in deep-sea routes.

• Daikoku Pier: Operated by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line). Known for its efficient integration of container and Ro-Ro (automotive) operations, which is critical for the automotive industry.

• Minami Honmoku Pier: A modern terminal operated by Mitsui, equipped with advanced cargo handling systems and strict quality control.

2. Equipment Supply Routes

The container fleet in Yokohama is formed through several logistical flows:

• Domestic Repositioning: Containers arrive via coastal shipping lines or rail services from other major Japanese ports (Kobe, Osaka, Nagoya) to balance the fleet in the Kanto region.

• Empty Returns from International Voyages: Empty containers that have completed their import cycle into Japan from North America, Europe, or Southeast Asia are returned to Yokohama's depot zones, where we conduct strict inspections and select IICL and CW condition units for subsequent sale.

Who Benefits from Buying a Container in Yokohama: Industry Use Cases

Automotive Component and Precision Equipment Manufacturers

The Kanto region is a global center for automotive and machinery manufacturing. For storing sensitive parts, molds, and electronics, we provide only IICL and NEW condition containers. They undergo strict watertightness checks, eliminating the risk of condensation that could cause corrosion in high-precision products.

Electronics and High-Tech Goods Distributors

Yokohama serves as a key hub for the import and re-export of microchips, gadgets, and optical equipment. Such cargo requires absolutely dry and clean containers, which is guaranteed by our selection standards.

Construction and Engineering Companies

Given the dense urban development in Tokyo and Yokohama, obtaining permits for permanent warehouse construction is extremely difficult. A Corten steel container is a vandal-proof, fire-safe, and typhoon-resistant solution for storing tools, generators, and materials directly on-site.

Logistics Operators and 3PL Providers

Purchasing a container fleet allows companies to create flexible buffer storage zones on their own fenced premises, avoiding astronomical in-terminal storage tariffs and dependence on shipping line schedules.

Estimated Container Prices in Yokohama

Prices are per unit, ex-works (FCA) from a terminal in Yokohama. The Japanese market is premium, and prices reflect the highest equipment quality, strict standard compliance, and the port's high operational costs.

Terms:

• A bulk discount applies to orders of 3 or more units.

• Self-pickup is available from Honmoku or Daikoku terminals, or partner inland depots in Kanagawa Prefecture.

• An independent inspection by a third-party surveyor (e.g., NKKK, ClassNK, or SGS) can be arranged at the buyer's expense.

To receive an accurate price list with current photos and BIC numbers of available containers, submit an inquiry — our manager will prepare a quote within 2 hours.

* The information on this page does not constitute a public offer.

* MyContainers is a partner of MyWay.