About Big Mex Trailers
23+ YEARS IN BUSINESS
Delivering Shipping Container Solutions Nationwide for Over 23 Years
At Big Mex Trailers, container sales and custom solutions aren’t just our business — they’re our passion. Since 2000, we've been one of South Africa’s most trusted names in the supply, conversion, and nationwide delivery of shipping containers for commercial, industrial, and residential applications.
With over 23 years of hands-on experience, we’ve helped thousands of clients across South Africa find durable, secure, and purpose-fit container units — whether for storage, accommodation, freight, or custom engineering projects. About Big Mex Trailers


What We Offer
- New & Used Shipping Containers – 6m and 12m units for sale or hire
- Refrigerated Containers (Reefers) – perfect for cold chain logistics
- Modified Containers – site offices, workshops, container homes & clinics
- Mini & High Cube Units – for compact or high-volume needs
- ISO Tanks & DNV Offshore Units – industry-ready, globally sourced
- Accessories – locks, ramps, vents, insulation, shelving & more
If you're not sure what you need, our experienced team will guide you. Whether it's load weight advice, door configuration, or delivery logistics — we simplify the complex. About Big Mex Trailers

Shipping container supplier South Africa
Our Expertise
We’ve worked across every angle of the container industry:
- Storage facilities
- Construction site accommodation
- Mobile health units
- Agricultural packhouses
- Freight & logistics hubs
And if you're just looking for storage? Our sister company, You Hold the Key, provides 24/7 container-based self-storage solutions using the same durable, weatherproof units we sell.
OUR SERVICES
Our Philosophy
We believe in straight talk, fast action, and real service. When you order from Big Mex Trailers:
- You get honest advice
- You get quick processing
- You get after-sale support that actually responds
We're proud to say that over 670+ clients trust us every year, with over 4,000 containers delivered and growing.
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