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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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...

New Publication: Guidelines to Flexitank Safety

New Publication Guidelines to Flexitank Safety Global freight insurance provider, TT Club has issued the latest in its series of Stop Loss publications together with the Container Owners Association.  Focusing on the increasingly popular flexitank unit to ship bulk...

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