SOLUTIONS
Safe and cost efficient vehicle containerization solution
We offer comprehensive solutions for loading both CBU (Completely Built-Up) and SKD (Semi Knocked-Down) vehicles, as well as motorcycles, into containers. Our systems are designed to optimize efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness for automotive manufacturers, logistics providers, and shipping companies worldwide.
At the core of our offering is our externally loaded cassette system, a market-leading innovation that delivers significant operational and safety advantages. By enabling vehicles to be loaded onto the cassettes outside the container, we eliminate many of the risks and inefficiencies associated with traditional container loading. This method not only streamlines the process but also ensures maximum safety for the vehicles, minimizing damage risk and handling complexity during transport.
EXPERIENCE
Over three decades of shipping cars in containers
SAFETY
Why choose us?
We understand that your vehicles are valuable assets that deserve the highest level of protection. Our Cassettes are designed to ensure cars are securely loaded, transported, and unloaded without damage, providing unmatched safety for everything from luxury vehicles to high-volume shipments.
Efficiency is at the core of what we do. By breaking operations into three clear segments—equipment preparation, vehicle loading, and container loading—we streamline the process to save you time and money. Minimal setup, seamless loading, and optimized container space mean reduced handling time, lower costs, and increased throughput.
Our solutions are available on a flexible leasing basis, allowing you to avoid heavy upfront investments while maintaining full financial cover. With the ability to scale as your business grows, we give you the freedom to focus on your core operations while we optimize your supply chain.
Backed by years of experience in automotive logistics, our team brings a deep understanding of the challenges you face. We combine technical expertise with hands-on knowledge to deliver tailored solutions that work. Trusted by leading car manufacturers, shipping companies, and logistics providers worldwide, our proven track record speaks to the reliability and effectiveness of our offerings.
When you choose us, you’re choosing safety, efficiency, and a partner committed to the success of your business.
Having been in the business since the early 1990s, we have witnessed firsthand how globalization has transformed the automotive industry. The decentralization of the global motor industry has reshaped traditional distribution models, from the early days of SKD shipments between South Africa and China to the rise of EV production in China, as well as disruptions caused by political unrest impacting key routes like the Red Sea and Silk Road. Kar-Tainer remains committed to delivering solutions in this ever-evolving market. Having shipped over 2 million vehicles in containers, we continue to collaborate with OEMs, shipping lines, and 3PLs to provide cost-effective and secure solutions in this dynamic logistics landscape.
OUR COMPANY
Kar-Tainer in numbers
33
Years of history
2 mil
Vehicles shipped
30+
Countries
5
Locations around the world
"We have always found Kar-Tainer to be efficient and flexible, always willing to go the extra mile or two!"
Safmarine
"The service we have received has been exemplary and we look forward to our continued relationship with the outstanding levels of performance you have established."
Volkswagen
"SKD project for Jaguar Land Rover to Brazil - Damage rate 0% over last 18 months of shipping."
Jaguar Land Rover
CONTACT
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