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 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...

IICL Reefer Technical Bulletin 009: Updated Version

The IICL has issued an addendum to the Reefer Technical Bulletin RTB-009 . The revised Bulletin includes recommendation to mitigate the damage effects caused by chemicals being sprayed on the equipment while further research and investigations are conducted. To...

COA: AMSTERDAM 2022

“Welcome to Amsterdam” Networking Reception: Monday 7 November COA Container Pavilion at Intermodal Europe 2022 COA Work Group Meetings With just 6 weeks to go, arrangements are now in place for the Container Owners Association at Intermodal 2022, Amsterdam. After a...

COA June 2022 Newsletter

COA Container Pavilion at Intermodal Europe 2022 Intermodal Europe 2022 takes place in Amsterdam from Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10 November 2022. Further information on www.intermodal-events.com. As in previous years, the COA will organise a Container Pavilion at the...

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