With experience in the logistics industry, Diplom Cargo provide a solution for Shipper owned container known as SOC. Multiple parties can share the container and book a slot for their goods instead of using a container liner’s assets you bring your own box. You then only purchase the slot on the vessel from the carrier. 

Advantages of Shipper owned container

Control of supply:
You can source containers on your own. That is essential for locations where carriers are unable or unwilling to provide boxes or only offer them at very high rates.

Control of ownership:
You can choose accurately which containers you need in which condition for which period of time. It includes the choice between whether to buy or simply lease the container depending on the current need.

Control of cost:
You avoid unexpected demurrage and detention costs as you are not obligated to move and/or return the containers to and from the carrier within a certain time frame. You have to take loading time, customs clearance, drayage, port congestion, etc. into account when planning your shipment. Demurrage and detention charges can quickly escalate to hundreds of dollars per day.