Please note that converted / fabricated containers are only available in East Africa and Middle East.

Container Rentals

Clip-On Reefer Gensets

What is a Clip-On Reefer Genset?

27th October 2020
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Clip-on reefer gensets are specifically designed diesel generators used to power refrigerated containers known as reefers.

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How to Avoid Container Fraud when Buying a Container.

Tips to avoid container fraud

21st October 2020
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Unfortunately, container fraud is very common within the container industry of South Africa and in other parts of the world. Here are some tips to avoid getting scammed.

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Covid 19 Impact Feature

Global Shipping Container Industry Update: 6 Months Into COVID-19

18th September 2020
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With the uncertainty that 2020 has brought as a result of COVID-19, we felt it was a good time to reflect and project on what is happening in the shipping container industry globally.

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Almar rebrand Featured Image

ALMAR’s refreshed and refined corporate identity and value set

12th May 2020
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Building a legacy – The History of the Container Industry and the History of Almar.

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Remote Reefer Monitoring Feature

Remote Monitoring and Managing of Reefer Containers

9th April 2020
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Do you worry about who is looking after your business’ assets during lockdown? Almar has installed remote monitoring modems in approximately 130 reefer containers do just that.

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ISO Tank Containers

Ethanol Storage and Other Bulk Liquid Storage

20th March 2020
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The storage and transportation of ethanol and liquid waste has spiked over the past six months due to two main factors; the ban of liquid waste with a moisture value >40% going to landfill and the increased demand for ethanol storage. Ethanol is the main ingredient in the manufacturing of hand sanitiser.

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Reefer Containers

Reefer Containers: Everything You Need to Know

13th February 2020
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Reefer containers are big, mobile fridges that are used to transport and store products that need to be temperature controlled such as fruits, meat, fish, seafood, vegetables, diary, medication and beverages.

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10 Creative Uses for Containers For Rent in South Africa This Festive Season

21st November 2019
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If you are an aspiring entrepreneur waiting to grasp the opportunity to make additional income over December and January, read the suggestions we have come up with which simply require you to rent an Almar container over the next two months.

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Self Storage Shipping Containers for Sale

Build a Self-Storage Service with Affordable Shipping Containers for Sale

15th July 2019
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Self-storage facilities are catching on fast throughout South Africa. This follows a trend in North America and Europe where they have been a good business for decades. Shipping containers for sale are fast becoming popular storage modules on account of their inherent strength and inbuilt flexibility.

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Cargo Container

A Cargo Container for Specialized Shipping by Sea

7th March 2019
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The cargo container has proved its worth as a quick and convenient way to move goods around the world. Handling and securing equipment on ships, railway trucks, and lowbed transporters has standardised too.

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