World class integrated logistics service provider
For all your general purpose and reefer container needs
United Container Depots (UCD) was established in 1984 and has over 40 years of experience in servicing, storing, and handling containers for major shipping lines worldwide.
We take pride in providing secure and top-class depot facilities to our customers, and our commitment to customer excellence drives our vision of being the container depot of choice in South Africa. Additionally, we have established a state-of-the-art 40000m² minerals yard at our Johannesburg facility, capable of handling over 50000mt of cargo. To offer a complete end-to-end solution for our customers, we provide a national transport service for both containerised and bulk commodities.
UCD facilities are approved by the PPECB and the Department of Agriculture Inspection and Cleaning Centre. Our team of competent artisans and reefer technicians can perform structural and mechanical repairs to containers, meeting IICL industry standards.

Our depots have a combined footprint of
And can accommodate close to

OUR SERVICES
We offer a range of services at our various container depots
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Need assistance with your container needs, contact any of our branches
OUR STRATEGIC FOOTPRINT
Strategically located for efficient container handling and storage
Our top-class depot facilities have a combined footprint of 151000m² which can accommodate close to 13500TEUs. Situated near the ocean terminals our facilities are equipped with
- Large workshop repair areas
- CCTV / Security at all entrances and exits
to monitor in and outbound traffic - Controlled Atmosphere (CA) gassing areas
- Reefer towers with multiple reefer plug points
- Empty container handlers
- Reach stackers, front end loader, bobcats, forklifts
- Mineral warehouse in Denver
- Licensed customs warehouse in Durban
UCD are approved service agents for