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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COA CEDEX Syntax Working Group Finalizes Additional Container Types

Since the formation of an international working group consisting of representatives from depots, leasing companies, shipping lines and software providers, the COA has made significant steps in advancing the development and publication of the COA CEDEX Syntax – a...

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