What MC Containers does

MC Containers, operating under Mattson Containers GmbH, is the international arm of the Finnish family-owned Mattson Group and provides intermodal container sales, rentals, modifications, and related logistics services across Europe. The company sells and rents standard shipping containers (sizes 5'–45'), specialized reefer units with temperature ranges of -40°C to +35°C using Thermo King, Daikin, or Carrier machinery, insulated and hazardous-waste containers, military-grade units built to NATO standards (including STANAG frame variants and Dual Zone reefers), office/sanitary/tank/event containers, and fully custom-engineered special builds manufactured via a contract partner in China. It is Finland's only authorized Thermo King dealer, holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, HACCP, and BIC Code credentials, and is a member of PIA ry (Finnish Defense and Aerospace Industries).

Name

MC Containers

Legal name

Mattson Containers GmbH

Website

https://mccontainers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MC Containers (Mattson Group) is a European family-owned supplier of intermodal container sales, rentals, custom modifications, and logistics services, serving military, food/cold-chain, logistics, construction, and industrial customers across 5 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shipping Container Sales and Rental

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Equipment & Container/Chassis Pooling (Leasing/Management) (TLADAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Container Yards & Inland Depot Storage (Empty Container Depots/ICDs) (TLALAAAI), Reefer Container Yards (Plug-in/Monitoring) (TLALAJAE), Reefer Container Terminals & Cold Plug Services (Reefer Yards) (TLAHAAAH), Temperature-Controlled Intermodal & Cross-Border Reefer Transport (TLADAHAL)

Keywords

• Shipping container sales
• Container rental services
• Reefer containers
• Container modifications
• Freight forwarding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Container Sales: Sale of new and used intermodal containers including shipping containers, storage containers, reefer containers, tank containers, insulated containers, hazardous waste containers, military-grade containers, and custom special containers. Both CSC-certified for freight and non-certified storage containers available.
2. Container Rentals: Short and long-term rental of containers with global one-way service allowing customers to return containers to different depots worldwide. Rental fleet includes over 1000 new and used containers available across 70+ depots globally.
3. Reefer Services and Spare Parts: Authorized Thermo King dealer providing warranty repairs, annual maintenance, and spare parts for Carrier and Thermo King reefer containers globally. Finland's only authorized Thermo King dealer.
4. Container Modifications and Custom Builds: Custom modification services including partitioning, insulation, electrical systems, ventilation, explosion vents, custom openings, painting, and specialized equipment installations for unique container projects.
5. Logistics and Forwarding Services: Freight forwarding services including export/import clearances, customs declarations, TIR Carnet, container transport and logistics, depot and warehouse services, packaging and loading.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MC Containers supplies intermodal containers for sale and rent — including standard shipping, storage, reefer (temperature-controlled), insulated, hazardous waste, military-grade (NATO), tank, office, sanitary, and event containers — alongside custom modification and manufacturing services. The company also provides related logistics services such as freight forwarding, container transport, depot and warehouse storage, reefer spare parts and repairs, one-way rentals, and packaging and loading.

Product overview

MC Containers is a global full-service supplier of intermodal containers, custom containers, and modular spaces operating as part of the family-owned Mattson Group. The company offers a portfolio of container rental (short and long-term), container sales (new and used), and custom special container manufacturing. Core products include standard shipping containers in sizes from 5' to 45', specialized reefer containers (temperature-controlled from -40°C to +35°C), insulated containers for harsh conditions, hazardous waste containers with containment tanks, military-grade containers for NATO operations, office containers, sanitary/toilet containers, tank containers, and event/exhibition containers including glass-walled and bar containers. The product ecosystem is complemented by services including reefer spare parts and repairs, container transport and logistics (sea, railway, road, airfreight), forwarding/customs, one-way rental service, depot and warehouse facilities, and packaging/loading services. The company also manufactures custom-modified special containers from concept to completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Rental Rental of standard and specialized shipping containers for short and long-term use, available in sizes from 8' to 45' with global delivery and one-way service.
• Container Sales Sale of new and used shipping containers in various conditions and sizes, available from 70+ depots globally with CSC-certified freight and non-certified storage options.
• Special Containers Custom-designed and manufactured special containers built to customer specifications, ranging from basic adjustments to complex equipment installations.
• Reefer Containers Temperature-controlled containers for storage and transport, capable of temperatures from -40°C to +35°C, equipped with Thermo King, Daikin, or Carrier refrigeration units and HACCP compliant.
• Insulated Containers Heat-insulated containers for safe, warm, and dry storage in harsh conditions, fully insulated with PIR or Mineral Wool and suitable for Nordic winter usage.
• Hazardous Waste Containers Environmental containers with integrated containment tanks for safe storage of hazardous waste, liquids, and environmentally harmful substances.
• Military-Grade Containers Sea and reefer containers engineered for defense industry applications and NATO operations, including STANAG frame variants and Dual Zone reefer units, built for all weather conditions.
• Office Containers Year-round office container solutions designed for European conditions including Nordic winters, with customizable modifications.
• Sanitary and Toilet Containers Premium quality sanitary spaces equipped with toilets, designed for year-round usage with options for custom models.
• Tank Containers Tank containers for chemicals, food, and special materials, available as ISO tank containers and Swap Body tanks for transport and storage.
• Forwarding Services Freight forwarding services including export/import clearances, customs declarations, TIR Carnet, and consultation for international shipping projects.
• Container Transport and Logistics Professional container transportation services including sea, railway, airfreight, road, and crane transport worldwide.
• Reefer Spare Parts and Repairs Authorized Thermo King dealer and warranty service provider offering maintenance and spare parts for Carrier and Thermo King reefers in Finland.
• Container Repairs, Maintenance and Modifications Container repair and modification services including floor repairs, wall leveling, door sealing replacement, and structural modifications.
• One-Way Service One-way container rental allowing containers to be picked up from one depot and returned to a different depot globally, saving return logistics costs.
• Depot and Warehouse Secure storage facilities for containers and goods at locations in Finland (Oulu and Vihti) with container handling and warehouse services.
• Packaging and Loading Professional container packaging and loading services including cargo collection, packing, and ISPM 15 compliant delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of customers would recommend the business to friends and family
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 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

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

• German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (AHK Finnland)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 January 2026Premium Partner status for 2026 providing maximum visibility, top-class networking opportunities, and active involvement in strengthening German-Finnish economic cooperation. Supports international visibility and network expansion.
• ONE Ocean Network ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2025Strategic partnership making ONE Ocean Network Express's Magenta containers available at northernmost European container terminal in Oulu at Mattson Stevedoring facilities. Handles loading, unloading, washing, and repairing containers before dispatch. Significant for Northern Scandinavia and Arctic region export opportunities.
• Mattson StevedoringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Mattson Group, providing customized logistics and terminal services for general, bulk, and special cargo. Operates at Port of Oulu and Vihti depot with own terminals, depots, personnel, and lifting machinery.
• Thermo KingflagshipTechnology or IntegrationFinland's only authorized dealer and warranty service provider for Thermo King reefers. Provides official spare parts, warranty repairs, annual and routine maintenance throughout Finland for Thermo King and Carrier reefer models.
• Factory Partner (China)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerContract manufacturing partnership for large batch production of custom containers and new builds. Enables continuous production capacity for military and special container projects with quality monitoring.
• ArijusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner with long-standing relationship dating back over a decade in the container sales and distribution network.
• Freja Transport Logistics OyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinnish logistics partner with established relationship supporting container distribution and transport services in Finland.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hapag-Lloyd: Global ocean carrier and one of the largest container shipping lines. Relevant because MC Containers' ONE Ocean Network Express partnership positions it within this carrier ecosystem; Hapag-Lloyd is a customer type and adjacent infrastructure player in the same intermodal value chain.
• Algeco Group: European leader in modular space and portable container buildings (offices, sanitary, accommodation). Comparable to MC Containers' office and sanitary container product lines serving construction and events, with a much larger asset base and broader European footprint.

Regional players

• Matson Navigation: US Pacific-focused ocean carrier and logistics provider with significant container fleet operations. Comparable as a customer archetype and ecosystem player for intermodal container services, though focused on Pacific routes rather than European markets.

Direct peers

• Falcon Structures: US-based container modification specialist producing custom container structures for commercial, retail, and military applications. Comparable to MC Containers' special container division in custom engineering and modification services.
• Textainer Container Holdings: One of the largest intermodal container lessors globally with operations across standard, reefer, and specialized containers. Comparable to MC Containers in reefer leasing and one-way service, though at significantly larger scale.
• Conexwest: US-based container sales, rental, and modification company serving commercial, construction, and industrial customers. Closely comparable product mix (sale, rent, modify) and customer overlap in construction and industrial verticals, though focused on North America.
• Container One: Mid-sized container sales and rental provider serving Australia and Pacific markets with standard and modified containers. Comparable in offering breadth across sale/rent/modify and overlap in customer segments (logistics, construction).
• ContainerxChange: Digital marketplace and SaaS platform for container trading, leasing, and one-way container management. Directly comparable because it competes in the same intermodal container rental and one-way service space where MC Containers generates significant volume, serving shipping lines and freight forwarders globally.
• Triton International: World's largest container leasing company with a multi-million-TEU fleet. Comparable as a direct competitor in intermodal container leasing and one-way services, with broader scale and asset base but a less specialized custom/modification offering.
• McDonald Modular (formerly McContainers UK): UK-based container sales, hire, and conversion company with depots across Britain. Closely comparable business model (sale + rent + modify) and product range, serving overlapping customer verticals including construction and events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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