SOC CONTAINER
ARRANGEMENT
No container to send back — all the way inland.
For destinations carriers will not place their own boxes in, and for long inland legs where detention charges pile up, we arrange SOC (shipper-owned) containers on purchase terms.
WHY SOC ?
Three reasons to choose SOC over COC
No return, no detention
There is no obligation to return the box to an inland depot, which removes the risk of detention and demurrage being charged on top.
Reach where carriers won’t go
Inland CIS, Central Asia and Africa — regions where carrier boxes are restricted — can still be served on a CY basis.
A second life on arrival
The container can be reused as storage at destination, or simply sold locally.
| SOC (shipper’s own) | COC (carrier’s own) | |
|---|---|---|
| Container return | Not required (purchase) | Must go back to a nominated depot |
| Free time | No limit | 7–14 days, then charged per day |
| Destinations served | Wide, including inland and remote | Main ports and major inland depots only |
| Up-front cost | Container purchase is added | Included in the ocean freight |
| Best suited to | Used machinery, vehicles, long-dwell cargo | Regular cargo to main ports |
DESTINATIONS & RATES
Destinations served and indicative rates (SOC included, CY terms)
| Destination | Routing | Type | Terms | Indicative rate | T/T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty/ KZ | Japan › Lianyungang › rail | 40HC | CY | USD 6,800 — | 38 days |
| Bishkek/ KG | Japan › Lianyungang › rail | 40HC | CY | USD 7,400 — | 42 days |
| Tashkent/ UZ | Japan › Qingdao › rail | 40HC | CY | USD 7,900 — | 45 days |
| Ulaanbaatar/ MN | Japan › Tianjin › rail | 20DV / 40HC | CY | USD 5,200 — | 30 days |
| Tbilisi/ GE | Japan › Poti › truck | 40HC | CY | USD 8,600 — | 48 days |
| Lusaka/ ZM | Japan › Dar es Salaam › truck | 40HC | CY | USD 9,300 — | 55 days |
Indicative figures for 40HC, general cargo, on SOC purchase terms. Final pricing may differ.
FLOW
From enquiry to handover at destination
Request a quote
Send us the destination, the cargo and how many containers you need.
Sourcing and terms
We check used and new stock and confirm purchase terms.
Vanning
Loading and lashing at your warehouse or our CFS.
Ocean and rail
Track transhipment and transit-country status in My Page.
Handover
Nothing to return — the container passes to the consignee.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are SOC containers new or used?
We normally propose cargo-worthy used containers. New (one-trip) containers can be arranged on request. Grade and year of manufacture are stated with the quotation.
Who owns the container after arrival?
The container belongs to the consignee on arrival and there is nothing to return.
Is there a minimum number of containers?
We accept single containers. Availability varies by destination and season, so please talk to us early if you need several.
Can you carry used cars and construction machinery?
Yes. We need to confirm lashing and weight distribution, so please send dimensions, weight and quantity. Dangerous goods are handled case by case.
Quotes and container availability
Tell us the destination and how many containers you need — we normally reply within two business days.
