What Sogeco International does

Sogeco International SA is a privately held, family-owned container trading and leasing group headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland, with operational roots in Genoa, Italy dating to 1987. The company sells, rents, transports, customizes, stores, and certifies intermodal containers and modular units through three wholly-owned subsidiaries — Sogeco Italia Srl (Italian operations), Sogeco Living SA (modular accommodation), and Sogeco Depositi Srl (depot services) — and a four-country commercial footprint spanning Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, India, and China. Its Italian depot network in Genoa, Milan, Venice, and Livorno exceeds 100,000 square meters and supports inspection, repair, modification, and certification under ISO 9001 and IICL certifications.

The core product portfolio spans four categories: standard and specialized shipping containers (dry, high cube, open top, bulk, double door, open side, pallet wide, flatrack, rolltrailer, ISO tank) in 20/40/45 ft formats; the Minibox and DuoCon compact lines (5–20 ft) for small-space storage; refrigerated reefer containers and the Polar Box static cold-storage line for food, pharmaceutical, and chemical customers; and the Abitativi modular accommodation range (Standard, Essential, Sanitario, Showroom, con Servizi) for construction-site offices, changing rooms, and sanitary facilities. The technology base is industrial rather than digital: products are built to ISO standards using corten steel, mineral wool insulation, sandwich-panel construction, and integrated electrical or refrigeration systems, with the differentiator concentrated in customization, conversion capability, and depot-side service rather than in proprietary software.

Sogeco generates revenue through five channels — container sales (one-time), container rental/leasing (recurring), depot services (storage, inspection, repair, certification), transport coordination, and customization/fit-outs — all priced on a custom-quote basis rather than through published rates. GTM is sales-led direct, with a dedicated commercial team supporting customers from specification through delivery and a single-point-of-contact service model. Customers are horizontally distributed across enterprise logistics, construction and infrastructure, food/beverage/pharmaceutical, chemical/industrial, modular accommodation, and small-business/private segments, with brand visibility reinforced by sponsorships of UC Sampdoria and the Kawasaki Racing Team.

Name

Sogeco International

Legal name

SOGECO INTERNATIONAL SA

Website

https://sogeco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sogeco International is a family-owned Swiss-headquartered group that sells, rents, customizes, and stores intermodal containers, refrigerated units, modular accommodation modules, and compact storage boxes for enterprise, construction, food/pharma, and chemical customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Sales, Rental, and Logistics Services

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Other Warehousing and Storage (493190)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Wholesale-Durable Goods, Nec (5099), Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods (5090)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Container Leasing/Rental (ISO Containers) (TLABACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reefer Container Yards (Plug-in/Monitoring) (TLALAJAE), Reefer Container (Port/Intermodal) Cold Storage & Plug-In Yards (TLALABAK), Refrigerated Ocean Shipping (Reefer Containers & Specialized Reefer Vessels) (TLADAHAD), Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Bulk Packaging (IMALAGAH)

Keywords

• Shipping container sales
• Container rental leasing
• Intermodal equipment solutions
• Refrigerated reefer containers
• Modular accommodation units

Headquarters

HQ city

Paradiso

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Container Sales: Sale of new and used shipping containers including dry, high cube, reefer, open top, flatrack, and tank containers. Also includes MiniBox compact containers and accommodation units.
2. Container Rental/Leasing: Short-term and long-term rental solutions for temporary or ongoing needs including construction sites, logistics, storage, and operational projects. Flexible terms based on availability.
3. Depot Services: Container storage, inspection, repair, modification, and certification services. Operates depots in Genoa, Milan, Venice, and Livorno with over 100,000 sqm of storage areas.
4. Transport Services: Container transport coordination from pickup to delivery based on container type, destination, and site accessibility. Supports construction, logistics, depots, and industrial projects.
5. Customization and Fitting: Custom modifications including painting, logo application, structural changes, and functional configurations for specific operational requirements. Includes branding services for construction sites, events, and commercial use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sogeco International sells, rents, customizes, stores, repairs, certifies, and transports intermodal shipping containers worldwide. Its product portfolio spans standard dry containers, high-cube, open top, bulk, double door, open side, pallet wide, flatrack, and rolltrailer units; refrigerated reefers and static Polar Box units; ISO fluid tank containers; Minibox compact storage containers; and modular Abitativi accommodation units.

Product overview

Sogeco International is a container sales and rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of intermodal equipment solutions. The core product portfolio spans four main categories: (1) Container marittimi (Shipping Containers) - standard dry, high cube, open top, bulk, double door, open side, pallet wide, flatrack, rolltrailers, and ISO tank containers in 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft sizes for maritime transport and storage; (2) Minibox - compact storage containers in 5-10ft sizes for limited spaces, construction sites, and private use; (3) Refrigerati e Polar Box - refrigerated reefer containers and static Polar Box units for temperature-controlled storage in food, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors; (4) Abitativi (Accommodation Units) - modular accommodation modules in 10-20ft sizes for offices, changing rooms, showrooms, sanitary facilities, and construction site use. The company also provides complementary services including trading/sales, rental, depot operations, transport logistics, customization/branding, and custom fit-outs. The offering is a platform of physical container products supplemented by operational services rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Minibox: Small-sized containers for storage in small spaces, construction sites, agricultural companies, and private use.
• Polar Box
• Abitativi
• DuoCon

Products and services

• Shipping Containers (Container Marittimi) Standard and specialized intermodal shipping containers for maritime transport, land storage, and logistics applications. Available in dry, high cube, open top, bulk, double door, open side, pallet wide, flatrack, rolltrailer, and ISO fluid tank variants in 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft sizes, made of Corten steel. Sold to and rented by logistics operators, industrial companies, shipping lines, construction firms, and chemical sector buyers.
• Minibox Compact Containers Compact storage containers in 5, 6, 8, 10, and 20 feet sizes designed for limited spaces, construction sites, agricultural operations, and private use. Includes the Garden Box range and the DuoCon 20-foot solution. Available for both sale and rental.
• Refrigerated Containers and Polar Box Temperature-controlled intermodal containers for the cold chain, including reefer containers (20ft and 40ft) with integrated cooling systems for transport, and Polar Box static refrigerated units (10ft, 20ft, 40ft) for fixed cold storage use, featuring LED lighting, anti-slip floors, PVC door barriers, and alarm systems. Targeted at food, pharmaceutical, and chemical sector customers.
• Abitativi Modular Accommodation Units Modular accommodation units converted from shipping containers for temporary offices, changing rooms, housing, sanitary facilities, and showrooms on construction and industrial sites. Available in Standard, Essential, con Servizi (with toilet/shower/sink/boiler), Showroom (glazed), and Sanitario variants, in 10ft and 20ft sizes with mineral wool insulation and integrated electrical systems. Customizable and ready-to-use.
• Container Trading Sales (Compravendita) Sale of new, semi-new, and used intermodal ISO containers for logistics operators, construction sites, storage providers, and industrial users.
• Container Rental (Noleggio) Short-term and long-term container rental service covering construction sites, logistics operations, storage needs, and operational projects, with flexible rental terms.
• Depot Services (Deposito) Container depot services including storage, inspection, repair, modification, and certification, operated across depots in Genoa, Milan, Venice, and Livorno with over 100,000 sqm of storage area.
• Container Transport (Trasporto) Coordinated container transport from pickup to delivery, planned based on container type, destination, and site accessibility, supporting construction, logistics, depot, and industrial projects.
• Container Customization (Personalizzazione) Customization services for branding, including painting, logo application, and custom colors and graphics on containers for use at construction sites, events, and commercial sites.
• Container Fit-outs (Allestimenti) Custom modifications and fit-outs adapting containers for specific operational uses, including custom openings, technical configurations, and functional layouts.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• UC SampdoriaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSleeve jersey sponsor for sports seasons 2024/25 and 2025/26. Expresses belonging to Genoa, their founding city, with shared values and proximity. A flagship partnership demonstrating local roots and brand values.
• Kawasaki Racing TeamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRacing team sponsorship expressing values of method, discipline, attention to detail, energy, solidity, and international vision. Aligns performance excellence with company work ethic.
• Autamarocchi (Livorno)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location at Interporto Toscano A. Vespucci in Livorno, Italy, where Sogeco operates its depot services within the Autamarocchi facility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Triton Container International: One of the world's largest intermodal container lessors operating a global fleet of dry, refrigerated, and specialized ISO containers. Triton is a direct competitor to Sogeco in the leasing and sales of intermodal container equipment, though at substantially larger scale.
• Textainer Group Holdings: Publicly traded intermodal container lessor with one of the world's largest container fleets. Comparable to Sogeco across product range (dry, reefer, tank, specialized), customer base (shipping lines, leasing customers), and IICL-certified operational standards.
• SeaCube Container Leasing: Global container lessor specializing in refrigerated containers alongside dry equipment. Direct competitor in the reefer segment where Sogeco's Polar Box product competes for cold-chain customers.
• Beacon Intermodal Leasing: Container leasing company managing a fleet of standard and refrigerated ISO containers globally. Overlaps with Sogeco in dry and reefer container leasing to shipping lines and logistics operators.
• Florens Container Services: Container leasing and depot services provider affiliated with COSCO. Comparable to Sogeco's combined container-leasing and depot-services offering, with similar IICL-style quality standards.
• Algeco: European modular-space provider offering container-based and panel-built portable buildings for construction sites, education, and industry. Direct competitor to Sogeco's Abitativi accommodation-unit line in the European market.
• Container Applications International (CAI): Container lessor offering dry, refrigerated, and specialized ISO container leasing globally. Overlaps directly with Sogeco's intermodal container leasing, sale, and depot-management activities.

Broad incumbents

• WillScot: North American leader in modular space and portable storage with growing European footprint. Comparable to Sogeco in modular accommodation and container-based storage, though broader in product scope and substantially larger.

Regional players

• Hapag-Lloyd Container Sales: Used-container sales arm of major liner Hapag-Lloyd, operating primarily through European depot channels. Comparable to Sogeco's container-trading business and Italian depot footprint, though backed by a major ocean carrier.

Emerging players

• ContainerCo: Independent container leasing and trading company with growing European presence. Comparable to Sogeco as a mid-sized specialist in intermodal container leasing, sales, and depot services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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