Reftrade UK

What Reftrade UK does

Cargostore Worldwide Trading Ltd, operating as Cargostore Worldwide, is a UK-incorporated private limited company headquartered in Wimbledon, London that leases and sells shipping containers to the offshore energy, maritime logistics, and industrial sectors. Its core product portfolio splits into two lines: DNV-certified offshore containers (CCUs, half heights, tanks, baskets, and accommodation modules) engineered to DNV 2.7-1 standards for oil and gas and offshore wind operations, and ISO standard shipping containers (dry, reefer, dangerous goods, open side, double door, open top, flatrack, and mining/specialised variants). The company also holds ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU compliance for Zone 2 explosion-proof refrigerated containers in 10ft and 20ft sizes, and commercialises the trademarked LiftaLoo™ — described as the world's first single-point lift, drop-safe offshore toilet.

The business operates a sales-led, direct enterprise go-to-market with field sales teams located across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, the Mediterranean, and Asia, supported by an online quick-quote tool for new inquiries and a client portal for existing customers. Revenue is generated through recurring container leasing contracts to offshore operators and one-time sales of new and used containers, with quote-based pricing and no publicly disclosed rate cards. The company is privately held, with Connection Capital identified as a portfolio company investor and Virgin Money providing a £17 million debt facility (expandable to £30 million over five years) secured in July 2026.

Named enterprise customers include Arkona Converter Platform, BorWin Gamma, Helwin Alpha and Beta, TenneT's Hollandse Kust Zuid transformer platform, Neptune Energy's Dutch North Sea decommissioning project, Borssele Alpha, ADNOC's Hail and Ghasha project in Abu Dhabi, and multiple offshore wind cargo runs out of Emden, Germany. The company has been actively expanding in 2026 through the BS7072 container range launch, new operations hires (Andrew Moll, Grace Hope), and continued office growth into Houston, Dammam, Esbjerg, and additional African locations, alongside its global headquarters in London and North Sea-focused Aberdeen office.

Name

Reftrade UK

Legal name

Cargostore Worldwide Trading Ltd

Website

https://reftrade-uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cargostore Worldwide Trading Ltd, operating as Cargostore Worldwide, is a UK-headquartered lessor and seller of DNV-certified offshore containers, ATEX-compliant Zone 2 reefers, and ISO shipping containers, serving offshore energy, shipping, and industrial customers across 35+ global locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore and ISO Shipping Container Leasing and Sales

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Warehousing and Storage (4931)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Refrigerated (Chilled) Freight Forwarding (TLACAMAA)

Keywords

• Offshore container leasing
• DNV certified containers
• ISO shipping containers
• Explosion-proof reefers
• Offshore energy logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Container Leasing: Leasing of Zone 2 reefers, DNV 2.7-1 offshore containers, and ISO shipping containers to offshore energy companies and shipping operators on contract basis.
2. Container Sales: Direct sale of new and used shipping containers including standard dry, refrigerated, dangerous goods, open side, double door, open top, flatrack, and specialized mining containers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Reftrade UK, operating as Cargostore Worldwide, leases and sells DNV 2.7-1 certified offshore containers, ATEX-compliant Zone 2 explosion-proof refrigerated containers, ISO shipping containers, and specialized units such as DNV half heights, tanks, baskets, offshore accommodation modules, and the proprietary LiftaLoo offshore toilet. The portfolio serves offshore oil and gas, offshore wind, shipping, mining, and industrial customers via a global depot and field-sales network.

Product overview

Cargostore Worldwide operates as a shipping container leasing and sales company offering a diversified portfolio of container solutions. The core offering spans two main categories: DNV-certified offshore containers (including CCUs, Half Heights, Tanks, Baskets, and Accommodation Modules) designed for the offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy industries, and ISO standard shipping containers (including Dry, Reefer, Dangerous Goods, Open Side, Double Door, Open Top, Flatrack, and Specialized containers) for general cargo transport. The company also offers the innovative LiftaLoo™ — the world's first single-point lift, drop-safe offshore toilet — as a proprietary product. The portfolio includes Zone 2 explosion-proof refrigerated containers for hazardous environments. All products are available for lease or purchase with global operational support across UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Americas, Mediterranean, and Asia locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LiftaLoo: The world's first single-point lift, drop safe offshore toilet for offshore environments.

Products and services

• LiftaLoo Offshore Toilet System The world's first single-point lift, drop-safe offshore toilet designed for offshore environments, available for lease or sale to offshore platform operators and offshore accommodation projects.
• DNV Offshore Cargo Carrying Units (CCUs) DNV-certified offshore Cargo Carrying Units for transporting tools, equipment, and materials on offshore oil and gas platforms and wind installations.
• Zone 2 Explosion-Proof Reefer Containers ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU compliant refrigerated containers rated for explosive Zone 2 atmospheres, available in 10ft and 20ft sizes, for storing and transporting temperature-controlled goods in hazardous offshore environments.
• DNV Half Height Offshore Containers DNV 2.7-1 certified half-height offshore containers used as general storage units for transporting or storing very heavy loads offshore.
• DNV Offshore Tank Containers DNV-certified offshore tank containers for transporting liquid cargo in offshore oil and gas and marine operations.
• DNV Offshore Baskets DNV 2.7-1 certified offshore baskets for transporting cargo in offshore operations.
• Offshore Accommodation Modules Modular accommodation units for offshore living and working spaces, supporting personnel welfare on platforms and vessels.
• Standard Dry ISO Shipping Containers Standard ISO dry shipping containers for general cargo transport and storage, available for lease or purchase.
• ISO Refrigerated (Reefer) Shipping Containers ISO refrigerated containers for storing and transporting temperature-controlled goods for shipping, events, and industrial customers.
• Dangerous Goods ISO Shipping Containers ISO shipping containers designed for transporting hazardous materials and dangerous goods.
• Open Side ISO Shipping Containers Side-opening ISO containers designed for easy loading of goods with forklifts.
• Double Door ISO Shipping Containers ISO containers with doors at both ends for enhanced access and loading flexibility.
• Open Top ISO Shipping Containers Open-top ISO containers designed for accommodating larger objects that require top loading.
• Flatrack ISO Shipping Containers Flat rack ISO containers for oversized cargo that cannot fit in standard containers.
• Mining and Specialised ISO Shipping Containers Specialized ISO containers designed for mining industry applications and unique cargo requirements.
• BS7072 Container Range Newly launched BS7072 container range expanding Cargostore's certified container solutions for offshore and industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• £17 million debt facilities secured to support growth
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Triton International: Triton is the world's largest container lessor with a global fleet of intermodal containers. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Cargostore on standard ISO container leasing and increasingly on offshore-certified container categories, though it does not specialize in DNV/ATEX-certified offshore units.
• Textainer Group Holdings: Textainer is one of the largest intermodal container lessors globally with a diversified fleet and significant depot network. Comparable to Cargostore as a container-leasing platform serving shipping and logistics customers, though its exposure to offshore-certified (DNV/ATEX) containers is narrower.
• CAI International: CAI International (acquired by Capps) operates a global container fleet including reefer and special-purpose containers. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Cargostore on leasing scale, depot network, and reefer product exposure, though less specialized in DNV offshore certifications.
• A.P. Moller-Maersk (container services): Maersk operates the world's largest container shipping line and sells/leases containers through its ocean fleet. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Cargostore as a counterparty in container supply chains, though not a direct competitor in DNV-certified offshore leasing.

Direct peers

• OEG Offshore: OEG Offshore is a specialist provider of DNV-certified offshore containers, A60 modules, and cargo carrying units to the oil & gas and offshore wind sectors. It is a direct peer to Cargostore in the certified offshore container niche, with comparable product range and customer base across the North Sea and beyond.
• Mampaey Offshore Industries: Mampaey supplies offshore equipment including DNV-certified containers, reels, and tensioners to offshore energy operators. It is a direct peer competing with Cargostore in the DNV-certified offshore container market, particularly across European offshore wind and O&G projects.
• SeaCube Containers: SeaCube is a container leasing company specializing in refrigerated (reefer) and special containers including offshore-certified units. It is a direct peer given Cargostore's heavy reefer and offshore-specialized container mix.
• Beacon Intermodal Leasing: Beacon is a US-focused container lessor with a growing presence in refrigerated and specialized containers. It is comparable to Cargostore's ISO leasing/sales business, particularly in the reefer and special-purpose container segments.
• Eurotainer: Eurotainer is a specialist tank container and intermodal leasing company with a global footprint. It is a direct peer to Cargostore on specialized container leasing (including tank and reefer categories), with similar focus on serving industrial and energy customers.

Regional players

• Container World: Container World is a leading African container leasing and conversions company serving South Africa and broader African markets. It is a regional peer given Cargostore's African depot footprint and shared focus on ISO container leasing/sales in mining and logistics markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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