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Always a pleasure to work with Martin and Lighthouse Container Sales and Rentals
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Good Quality and clean containers Very friendly and reliable staff. An absolute pleasure to work with them. I strongly recommend this company for a professional business experience
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Fast and reliable service from Martin and his team.
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We had a significant issue which required expertise and knowledge of the industry. Something that we as a company have never had to deal with. Lighthouse came through for us and literally saved a major project for us. Big thanks to Martin Hawker @ Lighthouse Container Sales & Leasing.
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Martin was super helpful with my enquiry. I really appreciate it. Thanks so much.
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about lighthouse 2

Welcome to Lighthouse Containers

Lighthouse Containers specialise in container sales, leasing, purpose modification and logistics of shipping containers.

Lighthouse Containers is a reliable supplier of shipping containers and shipping container solutions, specialising in sales, rental, container conversions, and freight logistics of shipping containers.
We provide ISO Shipping Containers and DNV Shipping Containers for onshore and offshore requirements, including Refrigerated Reefer Containers.

OUR SERVICES

Container Sales

CONTAINER SALES

Lighthouse Containers is a supplier of new and used Shipping containers, available for sale or hire, delivered to the site. New Shipping Containers are supplied in a “one trip, single use” condition, sourced from our international manufacturers.
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Container Lease and Hiring

CONTAINER HIRE & LEASING

Lighthouse Containers supplies New and Used Shipping containers on a rental or hire basis, delivered to your site. Our flexible leasing solutions include a “lease-to-own” option or a lease with the option to buy.
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Refigerated Container

Refrigerated Containers

We supply new and used refrigerated containers for purchase or rental, offering “lease to own” options. Their largest unit, the 40′ High Cube, provides 64m³ of temperature-controlled space.
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BESS

Containerised Battery Energy Storage System BESS

The BESS Series is a State of the art, high-voltage lithium-ion battery power and energy-storage system containerised in a 20’ High Cube container.
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why choose us?

Cost efficiency

Over 35 years of specialist product experience.

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On-site repairs, maintenance, and retrofit adaptations to boost fleet performance.

Seamless

Operating nationally across Southern Africa and regionally in Sub-Saharan Africa, including remote sites.

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Authorised Carrier Transicold Partner supplying OEM spares, parts, and reefer machinery packs.

Extended

24/7 after-sales support with dedicated service engineers.


Lighthouse Containers is an authorised Carrier Transicold partner

Our refrigerated “reefer” units come with genuine OEM refrigeration machinery, parts and full support, so you get top-tier performance and reliability. Whether you need short-term hire or long-term ownership, our reefers including models capable of –30 °C (with “Super Cold” units down to –40 °C), give you temperature-controlled storage for perishables, pharmaceuticals or cold-chain cargo. 

 

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Reefer Engineering

Expert engineering for all refrigerated containers, ensuring precise temperature performance, reliable operation, and long-term efficiency for your cold-storage needs.

Technical Support & Specialist Servicing

Qualified technicians provide fast, dependable support and specialist servicing to keep your units running optimally — minimising downtime and maximising productivity.

OEM Spares

We supply genuine OEM parts for Carrier and other leading refrigeration systems, guaranteeing compatibility, durability, and trusted cold-chain reliability.

Cold-Chain Solutions & Repairs

From diagnostics to full system repairs, we deliver end-to-end cold-chain solutions that keep your refrigerated equipment performing at its best in any environment.

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WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR SHIPPING CONTAINERS?

What sizes of shipping containers do you supply?

We supply a range of container sizes to suit different applications. The most common options are 6M|20’FT and 12M|40’FT  shipping containers, available in both standard and high cube configurations. Our team can recommend the most suitable size based on your storage, transport or operational requirements.

A 6M|20’FT container is ideal for smaller storage requirements or sites with limited space, while a 12M|40’FT container provides significantly more storage capacity for larger projects or commercial operations. If you’re unsure which option is right for you, we’ll gladly recommend the best fit.

Yes. We supply both new “one trip” shipping containers and quality used containers. New containers are ideal for customers looking for maximum lifespan and appearance, while used containers provide a cost effective solution for storage, construction and industrial applications.

Yes. Our containers are carefully inspected to ensure they are structurally sound and suitable for their intended purpose. 

We work with businesses across many industries, including construction, mining, agriculture, logistics, retail, manufacturing, events, healthcare and government.

Yes. Depending on the container’s location, we can arrange an inspection or provide detailed photographs and information to help you purchase with confidence.

Absolutely. Shipping containers can be customised into offices, workshops, storage facilities, accommodation units, ablution blocks and many other specialised solutions. Our team can discuss your project requirements and recommend the most suitable conversion.

We deliver throughout South Africa and can also assist customers across Southern Africa.

Containers are delivered using specialised transport equipment suitable for the size and location of your project.

We’ll advise you on site access, ground conditions and any space requirements before delivery to ensure the process runs smoothly.

Yes. We regularly deliver containers to construction sites, farms, mining operations and other remote locations.

Delivery timeframes depend on stock availability and your location. Our team will provide an estimated delivery schedule when preparing your quotation.

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We look forward to assisting you with your container requirements.