Sale of 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers in Izmir (Turkey)

About the Location: Izmir – The "Pearl of the Aegean" and the Industrial Engine of Western Turkey

Izmir is the third-largest city in Turkey and a vital logistics, industrial, and export hub on the country's western coast. The city and its surroundings play a key role in the export of textiles, food products (olives, figs, raisins), marble, tobacco, and automotive components. The Port of Izmir is historically one of the oldest in the Mediterranean and is currently undergoing large-scale modernization (including the development of Alsancak Port and capacity expansion in Nemrut Bay) to fully integrate with the "Middle Corridor" project, ensuring direct sea and rail links to Europe and Central Asia.

Fun fact: The Izmir region is Turkey's largest center for processing and exporting figs and olives, and is home to the country's largest Free Economic Zone. Buying a container in this location allows businesses to create secure storage space and avoid high port storage fees.

Important: We Strictly Do Not Deal with "As-Is" Condition Containers

In the Mediterranean climate, characterized by high humidity, salty sea air, and seasonal heavy rains, using worn-out equipment is unacceptable. Our fleet consists only of inspected, watertight, and reliable containers. You will never receive equipment with through-corrosion, deformed doors, or damaged flooring, which is critical for preserving cargo quality.

Always Available at Our Sites and Partner Terminals in Izmir:

• 20DC — Standard 20-foot containers (optimal for heavy equipment, auto parts, and compact storage)

• 40DC — Standard 40-foot containers

• 20HC / 40HC — High Cube containers (ideal for textiles, furniture, and bulky cargo)

• Refrigerated Containers (Reefers) — for the food industry, pharmaceuticals, and agro-exports (available upon request)

We process transactions in 1 business day. Containers are sold in the following conditions: NEW, IICL, CW (Cargo Worthy).

How to Buy a Container in Izmir?

1. Selection: Describe your task to the manager (local storage, export, buffer zone). We will select the appropriate type and condition.

2. Contract: We sign a purchase agreement fixing the price, the container's BIC number, and the handover conditions.

3. Payment: We accept payment exclusively via non-cash transfer in US Dollars (USD) through international bank transfer (SWIFT).

4. Pickup: You collect the container from the agreed terminal in Izmir on FCA (pickup) terms, or coordinate its handover directly to your logistics partner.

Local Expertise: Izmir Terminals and Container Arrival Routes

Understanding the region's infrastructure allows us to guarantee transaction transparency and stable equipment availability:

1. Izmir Container Terminals

We work directly with operators of key logistics hubs, ensuring convenient conditions for inspection and pickup:

• Alsancak Port: A historic and modernized container hub in the city center. We have established interaction protocols for the swift removal of customs-cleared equipment.

• Nemrut Bay: The region's largest industrial port, serving heavy industry, petrochemicals, and bulk cargo in the Aliaga zone.

• Private Inland Depots in Aliaga OSB and Menemen: Specialized sites where we conduct pre-sale inspections, allowing clients to pick up equipment without port queues and bureaucratic delays.

2. Equipment Arrival Routes

The container fleet in Izmir is formed through several logistics flows:

• Direct sea lines: Feeder and deep-sea vessels from ports in Italy, Greece, North Africa, and the Middle East.

• Domestic cabotage: Regular connections with the ports of Istanbul (Ambarlı) and Mersin to balance the fleet within the country.

• Railway repositioning: Empty containers that have completed their import cycle in central regions of Turkey often return to Izmir for subsequent sea shipment or local sale.

Who Benefits from Buying a Container in Izmir: Industry Scenarios

1. Textile and Garment Industry: The Izmir region and nearby Denizli are global centers for fabric and clothing production. For storing yarn, fabrics, and finished products, which are highly sensitive to moisture, we provide IICL and NEW condition containers that have undergone strict watertightness testing to eliminate the risk of condensation and mold.

2. Agro-exporters (olives, figs, raisins, nuts): The Aegean region is the main producer and exporter of these crops in Turkey. Storing and shipping food products requires food-grade standard containers. We supply only clean containers (IICL and NEW conditions) with no traces of previous chemical cargo, mold, or foreign odors, which is a mandatory requirement for phytosanitary control.

3. Petrochemical and Heavy Industry (Aliaga): The Aliaga zone hosts Turkey's largest oil refineries and metallurgical plants. For storing pipes, valves, specialized equipment, and chemical raw materials, we provide only CW condition containers or higher, with verified watertightness and no residue from previous cargo.

4. Construction Materials and Marble Manufacturers: The region is known for quarrying and processing natural stone. To protect marble slabs and construction hardware from dust, moisture, and mechanical damage during storage, we recommend dry, watertight containers with reinforced flooring.

5. Automotive Industry and Component Suppliers: Izmir and its surroundings serve major assembly plants. For storing precision metal parts, electronics, and hydraulic systems, we provide containers with verified watertightness, eliminating the risk of corrosion.

6. Logistics Operators and 3PL Providers: Companies operating in the Izmir Free Economic Zone. Purchasing an own fleet of containers allows for the creation of flexible buffer zones on client premises, avoiding astronomical storage (demurrage) rates within Alsancak Port terminals.

Estimated Container Costs in Izmir

Prices are per unit, FCA (pickup) from a terminal in Izmir. The Aegean region's market is characterized by stable demand, which drives competitive pricing for quality equipment.

Terms and Conditions

• A wholesale discount is provided when purchasing a batch of 3 or more units.

• Pickup is available from Alsancak Port terminals, Nemrut Bay, or partner private depots in the Aliaga Industrial Zone.

• Independent inspection by a third-party surveyor (e.g., SGS Turkey, Bureau Veritas, or Gözetim) can be arranged at the buyer's expense.

• To receive an exact price list with current photos and BIC numbers of available containers, please submit a request — our manager will prepare a personalized proposal within 2 hours.

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

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