Spinnaker has been leasing containers since 2000. In that time we’ve worked with shipping lines, logistics providers, and businesses that just need somewhere secure to put their equipment or inventory. We handle container leasing services, as well as sales and, eventually, resale into the secondary market. That means whether you need one container for a few months or a fleet program that runs for years, you’re working with a team that’s set up to handle the whole life of the equipment, not just the paperwork at the start.
We run more than 250 depots in 30 countries, with offices anywhere from San Francisco to Shanghai. In practice, that network is what lets us get a container to you without adding weeks of transit time or repositioning costs to your project.
Your cargo can’t wait, and neither should you. Contact us or get a free quote in minutes.
Why Businesses Choose Spinnaker
There’s more to picking a container leasing services provider than comparing daily rates. A few things worth knowing about how we operate:
We’ve been doing this since 2000. Twenty-five years in the same industry gives you a pretty clear read on how leasing markets shift, and how to write agreements that don’t leave customers exposed when they do.
Our management team has a combined 150+ years in container leasing. Most of the people making decisions here have been in this business long enough to have seen a few cycles.
Depots in 30 countries mean we can usually put equipment close to where you’re working, instead of shipping it across a continent first.
Funding is stable. We have committed backing from investors, which matters more than it sounds like when you’re relying on a partner to actually have equipment available when they say they will.
Billing and tracking run on industry-standard systems, so you’re not stuck manually reconciling invoices against a spreadsheet someone built in-house.
Our contracts follow BIMCO terms, which are recognized internationally, so there’s no ambiguity if a dispute ever needs to get sorted out.
None of that is exciting to read on a website, but it’s the reason shipping lines and logistics companies keep coming back to us instead of shopping around every time they need equipment.
Leasing Options for Every Business Need
Every business uses containers a little differently, so our container leasing services aren’t built around a single contract template. Here’s what’s available:
Long-Term Leases
Good fit if your container needs are steady and predictable. You get the lowest daily rate, and you’re not renegotiating every few months.
One-Way Leases
Useful for a single move from point A to point B with no return trip. Shipping lines dealing with uneven trade routes lean on this option a lot.
Short-Term / Master Leases
Built for demand that shifts with the season or the project. A master lease lets you pull containers as needed under one agreement instead of writing a new contract every time.
Sale and Leaseback Agreements
If you already own containers, this option turns that equipment into working capital while you keep using it under a lease.
Finance Leases
For businesses that eventually want to own the equipment outright, a finance lease gets you there while keeping the flexibility of a lease in the meantime.
Across all of these, we work with UCIRC, IICL, or CW return condition standards, and we can put together DPP programs based on your equipment type and region.
How Our Leasing Process Works
Getting started isn’t complicated:
- Talk to our team about what you actually need: container type, size, how many, how long, and where.
- We put together a proposal based on your budget and timeline.
- We walk you through the contract, including BIMCO terms and return conditions, before anyone signs anything.
- Once it’s agreed, we get the container delivered through our depot network.
- We handle billing, tracking, and any logistics support for the life of the lease, and we’ll adjust terms if your situation changes.
Behind that process is an experienced leasing and remarketing team, plus a global agency network that handles contract negotiation, billing, depot management, and repositioning.
Who Relies on Spinnaker
Our container leasing services get used across a range of industries:
- Shipping lines managing fleet capacity across trade routes
- Logistics and freight companies that need extra equipment during peak season
- Construction companies that need secure, weatherproof storage on-site
- Retailers with temporary inventory or seasonal storage needs
- Schools and municipalities that need durable storage without buying equipment outright
- Manufacturers that need high cube or specialized containers for equipment and materials
Whatever industry you’re in, our team can point you toward the container type and lease structure that actually fits how you operate.
Every industry moves differently. Your lease should too. Contact us today or request your personalized quote now.
What Makes a Trustworthy Container Leasing Partner
If you’re comparing container leasing services, price shouldn’t be the only thing you look at. A few things worth checking:
Are the contract terms actually clear? Supply condition, return condition, liability: you want to know exactly where you stand before you sign, not after something goes wrong.
How long has the company been operating? A longer track record usually means they’ve had to adapt through a few market downturns and came out the other side.
Do they have depots in the regions you actually operate in? If not, you’re paying for repositioning costs that a better-positioned provider wouldn’t charge you.
Is the company financially stable? A leasing company backed by solid investors is a lot less likely to leave you without equipment mid-contract.
Will they actually work with you if your needs change? Plenty of providers are flexible on paper and rigid in practice.
We built Spinnaker around those points specifically, with 250+ depots in 30 countries, and 25 years in business.
Built on Real Experience, Not Just Promises
Anyone can put “trusted” or “industry-leading” on a website. What actually backs that up is a track record you can check. Spinnaker’s been in container leasing since 2000, and our management team includes people who were working in this industry before a lot of the current standard practices even existed.
Over that time, we’ve negotiated leases across dozens of markets and managed depot relationships on several continents, working on everything from a single 20-foot unit for a small contractor to multi-year fleet contracts for shipping lines. That’s the experience we’re actually drawing on when we recommend a lease structure. It’s not guesswork.
We’re upfront about how our agreements work, too. Return conditions follow UCIRC, IICL, or CW standards. Contracts use BIMCO language. Billing and tracking run on the same systems across every lease, so there’s no separate “special” process depending on who you are. If you want to know exactly where your lease stands at any point, you can ask and get a straight answer.
That’s really the difference between a leasing partner you can rely on long-term and one that’s just trying to close the next deal.
Reliable equipment, flexible terms, no surprises. Contact us or submit your quote form today.
Get Started With Spinnaker Today
We’ve spent more than two decades building relationships with businesses that need equipment they can count on and contracts they can actually understand. If you need one container or a fleet-wide program, get in touch, and we’ll put together something that fits how you actually work.
Call +1-415-329-4186 or fill out our online form to talk with a leasing specialist.