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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Successful COA Container Pavilion at Intermodal Europe…

It was another successful and busy Intermodal Exhibition for the Container Owners Association at the recent Intermodal Europe 2023 Exhibition in Amsterdam. As usual, the Stand was an essential Meeting-Point for COA Members, Stand Sponsors and Industry Stakeholders...

COA CEDEX Syntax for Dry Freight Containers

COA CEDEX Syntax for Dry Freight Containers Release 1.0 available to view Demonstration Webinar on 24 October 2023 The Container Owners Association is pleased to announce that the COA CEDEX Working Group has completed the CEDEX Syntax for Dry Freight Containers. This...

COA 2023 Members Meeting

Conference Agenda Announced Rrgister now to confirm your participation Special Hotel Room Rate available The Conference Programme has been announced for the 2023 COA Members Meeting, taking place at the Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, Antwerp, on 14/15 June 2023. 1....

COA October 2022 Newsletter

COA October 2022 Newsletter “Welcome to Amsterdam” Networking Reception: Register NowArrangements are now in place for the Container Owners Association at Intermodal Europe 2022, Amsterdam. After a break of three years, the COA Secretariat is looking forward to...

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