Air Sea Containers

What Air Sea Containers does

Air Sea Containers is a family-owned, Miami-based packaging distributor founded in 1991 that specializes in UN-certified packaging for hazardous materials and dangerous goods. Its catalog spans UN-rated corrugated boxes (4G and 4GV designations), DOT 31FP containers for aviation oxygen devices, lithium battery shipping kits, steel/plastic/fiberboard drums, IBC totes, jerricans, spill control products, hazmat labels and placards, and official compliance publications (IATA DGR, IMDG Code, CFR Title 49, Emergency Response Guidebook). Products are certified across DOT, IATA, ICAO, IMO/IMDG, and CFR-49 regulatory frameworks, with ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and BBB accreditation.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a self-serve e-commerce storefront (catalog browse, cart, checkout, quote requests) with inside-sales coverage via multiple toll-free phone lines for enterprise, custom, and bulk orders. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales with volume-based "as low as" tier pricing; custom-printed hazmat packaging requires a 500-unit minimum with UN/DOT testing, and non-hazmat custom boxes require a 50-unit minimum. A reconditioned/refurbished drum and IBC tote line serves price-sensitive buyers, and compliance publications add an ancillary recurring-revenue-adjacent stream.

Air Sea Containers serves three primary verticals — aviation/aerospace (oxygen device shipping), chemical and manufacturing (lithium batteries, solvents, industrial chemicals), and industrial/commercial bulk storage (55-gallon drums, IBC totes) — alongside a long-tail SMB and individual buyer base purchasing through e-commerce. The business remains privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, no parent company, and no subsidiary network; the single disclosed operating geography is the United States, though e-commerce distribution appears to extend globally.

Name

Air Sea Containers

Legal name

Air Sea Containers, Inc.

Website

https://airseacontainers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Air Sea Containers is a family-owned, Miami-based distributor (since 1991) of UN-certified hazmat packaging — corrugated boxes, drums, IBC totes, lithium battery kits, and compliance publications — serving aviation, chemical, and industrial bulk-storage buyers via e-commerce and inside sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hazardous Materials Packaging

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALAFAL

Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Protective & Transport Packaging (Foam, Dunnage, Pallets, Crates)

Keywords

• Hazmat packaging supplies
• UN-certified shipping boxes
• Dangerous goods packaging
• Lithium battery shipping
• Industrial drums barrels

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of hazmat packaging products including UN-certified boxes, drums, barrels, jerricans, shipping kits, and related materials. One-time purchase model with volume discounts available for bulk orders.
2. Custom Packaging Solutions: Custom-printed boxes and custom hazmat packaging solutions with minimum order quantities (500 for custom hazmat boxes, 50 for non-hazmat custom boxes). UN/DOT testing and approval services included for hazmat custom packaging.
3. Compliance Publications: Sales of regulatory publications including IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, IMDG Code, Emergency Response Guidebook, and CFR Title 49.
4. Reconditioned/Refurbished Products: Sales of reconditioned drums, barrels, and IBC totes at reduced prices for cost-conscious customers who do not require new specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Air Sea Containers manufactures and supplies UN-certified packaging for hazardous materials and dangerous goods. The product portfolio includes 4G and 4GV corrugated hazmat boxes, hazmat shipping kits, lithium battery kits, DOT 31FP containers for aviation oxygen devices, steel/plastic/fiberboard drums, IBC totes, jerricans, pails, compliance publications, hazmat labels/placards, and spill control products. The company operates a self-serve e-commerce platform complemented by inside sales support and custom packaging services.

Product overview

Air Sea Containers is a family-owned packaging supplies company (since 1991) specializing in engineered packaging for dangerous goods and hazardous materials. The company operates as an e-commerce platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of UN-certified hazmat packaging products organized into main categories: (1) UN-certified corrugated boxes including 4GV and 4G varieties, hazmat shipping kits, lithium battery kits, DOT 31FP/ATA 300 CAT 1 oxygen container boxes, overpack boxes, and hazardous waste packaging; (2) Drums, barrels, totes, and IBC containers in steel, plastic, and fiberboard materials; (3) Inner packaging including jerricans, pails, jugs, cans, and bottles; (4) Safety and spill control products; (5) Regulatory compliance publications (IATA, IMDG, CFR Title 49, ERG); and (6) Custom printed packaging solutions. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and offers both individual products and complete shipping kits with everything needed for compliant hazardous materials transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4GV UN-Certified Hazmat Boxes UN-rated fiberboard variation packaging designed for hazardous materials shipments with flexible inner container configurations, compliant with United Nations standards for impact cushioning, absorbency, and resistance to wear and tear.
• Corrugated 4G Boxes UN combination marked fiberboard boxes tested and certified to meet UN specifications under ICAO, IATA, CFR-49, and IMO/IMDG regulations for shipping hazardous materials.
• Hazmat Shipping Kits Complete all-in-one shipping and packaging kits containing everything needed to ship hazardous products, including outer boxes, inner packagings, and cushioning materials.
• Lithium Battery Shipping Kits UN-tested packaging kits ensuring safe shipment of lithium batteries by all modes of transport, meeting requirements of Procedure 1A.
• DOT 31FP and ATA 300 CAT 1 Boxes Specialized hazmat-rated corrugated shipping containers engineered for safe transport of chemical oxygen generators, PBEs, PSUs, and aviation oxygen devices, built to DOT 31FP performance standards for flame-penetration and heat-resistance.
• Hazardous Waste Packaging UN-compliant packaging solutions for hazardous waste containment and transport.
• Overpack Boxes Outer packaging containers used to protect inner packaged goods during transit, reduce risks of dangerous goods rejection, and minimize extra handling fees from carriers.
• UN-Certified Metal Drums and Barrels Carbon steel frame drums tested to meet regulations under IATA, ICAO, IMO, and DOT CFR-49 protocols, suitable for hazmat shipping of liquids, gases, solvents, and chemicals.
• Plastic Drums and Shipping Barrels HDPE construction UN-certified poly drums suitable for hazmat shipping, reusable and lighter than steel options, for shipping and storing liquids and dry goods.
• Fiberboard Drums Open-head fiberboard drums intended for solids, UN-certified for hazmat shipping, lighter and more affordable than plastic and steel alternatives.
• Reconditioned Drums Professionally cleaned and refurbished steel and plastic drums available at reduced costs for non-food applications.
• Salvage Drums Open-head overpack drums tested under IATA, ICAO, CFR-49 protocols for hazmat shipping emergency containment.
• IBC Tote Tanks Intermediate bulk containers featuring HDPE tanks with steel cages and composite pallets, UN-certified (31HA1/Y) for bulk storage and transportation of liquid goods in 275-gallon and 330-gallon sizes.
• Jerricans and Pails UN-certified plastic and metal jerricans and pails for liquid containment and transport, available in various capacities from 0.6 gallon to 30 liters with tamper-evident caps.
• Jugs and Cans Inner packaging including glass bottles, plastic bottles, and metal bottles/cans for containing various liquids and hazardous materials.
• Compliance Publications Official regulatory guides including IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, IMDG Code, CFR Title 49, and Emergency Response Guidebook for hazmat shipping compliance.
• Safety and Spill Control Products Safety storage cabinets, drum spill containment racks, spill pallets, hazardous material disposal systems, flexible spill containment pans, and throw-and-go spill control berms.
• Hazmat Shipping Labels and Placards UN-approved hazmat shipping labels, placards, and dangerous goods shipper's declaration forms for regulatory compliance.
• Custom Printed Packaging Custom-printed hazmat boxes and non-hazmat boxes with company logos, available with 500 qty minimum for hazmat boxes or 50 box minimum for standard custom boxes.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Berlin Packaging: Global hybrid packaging supplier offering rigid containers, drums, and IBCs including UN-certified options; overlaps with Air Sea Containers' bulk container business while serving a much larger customer base.
• Grainger: Major industrial MRO distributor carrying a broad range of spill control, safety, and shipping supplies including some hazmat-rated products; competes for the maintenance and safety portion of customer purchasing.
• ULINE: Large industrial packaging distributor with extensive catalog including hazmat-rated boxes, drums, and shipping supplies; competes primarily on price, selection, and shipping speed rather than hazmat specialization.
• MAUSER Packaging Solutions: Manufacturer of industrial packaging including steel, plastic, and fiber drums and IBC totes with global reach; competes in bulk packaging while offering reconditioned and recycling services similar to Air Sea Containers' drum line.

Direct peers

• Labelmaster: Leading supplier of hazmat labels, placards, regulatory publications, and dangerous goods compliance products; directly overlaps with Air Sea Containers' publications, labels, and shipping kit businesses.
• HAZMATPAC: Specialty retailer of UN-certified hazmat packaging including 4G/4GV boxes, drums, and lithium battery kits; competes head-to-head with Air Sea Containers for the same SMB and industrial hazmat shippers across the U.S.
• The Cary Company: Distributor of industrial containers, drums, IBC totes, and hazmat packaging supplies with a similar product mix; comparable in serving chemical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing customers with regulated packaging needs.
• Industrial Container Services (ICS): Provider of reconditioned and new steel drums, plastic drums, and IBC totes for hazardous and non-hazardous applications; directly comparable in the bulk and reconditioned drum categories.

Emerging players

• Air Sea Land Shipping Supplies: Specialty packaging supplier offering export, ISPM-15, and shipping kits to exporters and industrial shippers; adjacent positioning with overlap on protective and compliance-driven packaging SKUs.
• Hazmat Safety Technologies: Niche supplier of hazmat compliance products, labels, and small-volume packaging solutions; smaller-scale but overlapping customer base in regulated industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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