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 Release of the COA CEDEX Syntax

Version 1.1 of the COA CEDEX Syntax has been released. The work group has finalized additional container models. As of now following types are available: Dry Box 20   20DV:           22G0, 22G1 20HC:          25G0, 25G1 Dry Box 40  40DV:           42G0, 42G1...

Plan now to visit the COA Container Pavilion at Intermodal Asia 2024

Join us on Stand F60 Intermodal Asia 2024 takes place in just eight weeks’ time. Once again, the Container Owners Association is organising the COA Container Pavilion within the event – Stand F60. COA Members, prospective Members, customers and industry colleagues are...

COA Refrigerant Webinar: presentations available

The COA recently organised a Webinar focusing on Refrigerants for container reefer machinery. During the Webinar, there was discussion about options for new generation gases and a review of R1234yf. Further COA webinars on alternatives gases are planned. Members may...

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