CSC Plating & Certification

Comprehensive CSC certification carried out by IICL5-certified inspectors, ensuring your containers remain compliant, safe, and approved for global sea freight.

Every shipping container is issued with a CSC plate that is valid for five years. After that period, it must be re-examined and re-certified to remain legally fit for international shipping — effectively its “MOT”.

We provide a professional, end-to-end CSC Plating and Certification service to keep your containers operational, compliant and moving without disruption.

What We Do

When a CSC plate expires, your container can no longer be legally used for sea freight – risking rejected shipments, port delays, disrupted schedules and financial loss.

We remove that risk.

We manage the full inspection and certification process on your behalf. From arranging an IICL5 certified inspector to carrying out a complete 360-degree assessment – including internal, external and understructure checks – we handle it all.

Need lifting? We coordinate it.
Restricted access? We organise it.
Repairs required? We advise quickly to keep you compliant.

Once approved, we issue renewed CSC certification (typically 6–36 months, depending on condition).

Who Is This Service For?

This service is essential for:

Container owners using units for global sea freight

Shipping and logistics operators
Fleet managers responsible for compliance

Businesses relying on containers within international supply chains

If your containers are in active circulation, staying up to date with certification is critical.

Why Choose Us?

All handled professionally and efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CSC plate?

A CSC plate confirms a shipping container meets international safety standards and is approved for global sea freight.

How long is a CSC certificate valid?

It is valid for five years from manufacture. After that, the container must be re-inspected and re-certified to remain compliant.

What happens if my CSC plate expires?

The container cannot legally be used for sea freight, which may lead to shipment delays, rejections and added costs.

What does a CSC inspection include?

A full 360-degree check of the container’s structure, interior, exterior and underframe to ensure it meets safety standards.

Who carries out the inspection?

Inspections are completed by qualified IICL5 certified inspectors to ensure full compliance.

What if repairs are needed?

If issues are identified, we advise quickly and help coordinate repairs so your container can be re-certified without unnecessary delay.

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Whether you need advice, certification, repairs, transport or container supply, we are here to help.

Contact us today and speak directly with experienced container specialists who will make your project simple, stress-free and completed correctly the first time.