Container xChange Launches Free Leasing Marketplace: Global Access to Partners and Transparent Pricing for All

• Survey highlights 78% of container trading companies are facing challenges in establishing trusted partnerships due to ongoing geopolitical and trade challenges
• 81% of respondents confirm that they are focusing on finding trustworthy partners andenhancing transparency
• “With this effort, our objective is to create trust in a market that is inherently risky. ” added Roeloffs.

Hamburg, Germany, 27 January 2025 – Container xChange, a leading global platform for container trading and leasing, has introduced free access to its One-Way leasing network.

With a free signup, businesses gain access to over 1,000 vetted partners across 4,000+ locations, helping users to access container availability and pricing insights on 10,000+ routes at no cost.

This exposure helps businesses access real-time trusted information and insights to help make informed operating decisions and trusted container transactions, thereby gaining more control over the negotiation process.

Survey: Trust and transparency, cornerstones of resilience for container logistics

Container xChange conducted a survey in January 2025, with participation from 800 representatives of container trading businesses from around the globe. The results revealed that 78% of container trading companies are facing challenges in establishing trusted partnerships due to ongoing geopolitical and trade challenges.

“My first purchase of containers was a fraud, and I lost $11000 in one transaction when I started my journey in container trading. We believe that the biggest challenge in this industry is trust. xChange helps us establish trusted relationships without having the risk of fraud, that gives the buyer a real sense of security.” shared Denise chavez, Container Chiq, a shipping container supplier based in California, United States, in a fireside session conducted in December 2024 by Container xChange.

Additionally, 81% of respondents confirm that they are focusing on two key operational strategies this year: finding trustworthy partners to face these geopolitical uncertainties and enhancing transparencyin container pricing and availability data.

These strategies are crucial as businesses grapple with pressing challenges in 2025, including:

1. Tariff wars.: The implications of tariffs (and resulting counter tariffs) continue to create uncertainty in international trade.
2. Ongoing trade and military conflicts: These conflicts exacerbate the difficulties in forming reliable partnerships.
3. Chokepoints at critical locations: Issues at key transit points such as the Panama Canal and the Red Sea, often influenced by climate conditions and geopolitical tensions, further complicate logistics, thereby creating a need for diversions and alternate routes.

This survey presents the urgency for solutions that promote transparency and foster trust in the container trading market. Container xChange’s initiative to launch a free One-Way leasing network directly addresses these challenges by providing businesses with access to a vast network of vetted partners and real-time data on container availability and pricing.

“We’re on xChange daily. When we see better offers or new partners, we accept them immediately online instead of searching through random chat groups.” said Gulnur Maksutova from Railship Global (UK).

“The current global geopolitical landscape has introduced significant complexities for container trading and leasing businesses. In recent years, we have witnessed a surge in interest towards new sourcing locations and alternative trade routes, resulting in heightened activity on our platform. By offering free access to our platform, we’re addressing the industry’s biggest challenge—building trust and connecting with reliable partners. This initiative democratizes access to key tools and insights, empowering businesses to face uncertainties with transparency, efficiency, and confidence, a vital step in advancing our mission to simplify global trade logistics,” shared Christian Roeloffs, co-founder and CEO of Container xChange.

This initiative aims to improve transparency and accessibility in the shipper-owned container (SOC) leasing market. SOC containers provide businesses with greater flexibility and control over their logistics, especially in a volatile market like now. “With our free access initiative, we’re enabling companies to adopt SOC leasing strategies with ease, backed by real-time data and a trusted partner network.” shared Roeloffs.

“With this effort, our objective is to create trust in a market that is inherently risky. ” added Roeloffs.

Key Features of the Free One-Way Leasing Network:

• Container Availability Insights: Explore SOC container availability across 10,000+ trade routes.
• Market Price Visibility: Access transparent price ranges for one-way leasing to make informed decisions.
• Global Partner Network: Connect with over 1,700 vetted suppliers across 2,500 locations based on routes and business needs.

“Whenever we explore a new route, xChange connects us with multiple suppliers instantly. It saves us days of effort,” shared Teresa Tang from Dele International Logistics (China).