Container Owners Association

Focusing on efficiency, safety and sustainability

The international organisation representing the common interests of owners of freight containers. The principle aims of the COA are to promote common standards and safe use of containers.

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BIC 2025 Award

At the conclusion of the recent COA Meeting in Barcelona, Patrick Hicks, General Secretary of the COA, was presented with the BIC Award for 2025 by Philippe Berard and Giordano Guerrini, Members of the BIC Board, together with Douglas Owen, Secretary General of BIC....

New COA CEDEX Syntax Released

Driving Standardisation in Container Maintenance & Repair The Container Owners Association (COA) is pleased to announce the release of the new COA CEDEX Syntax, developed and finalised by the COA CEDEX Working Group. The COA CEDEX Syntax is now available on the...

COA Reefer Container Refrigerants Webinar – Thank You

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent COA Reefer Container Refrigerants Webinar on 19 February 2025. The session featured an insightful presentation by Richard Lawton, followed by a valuable discussion and exchange of expertise. Key Takeaways: The COA...

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