Freshdi Market Insight
Know the Used Cargo Units market before you buy
The United Kingdom leads with 22.2% of the 18 Used Cargo Units suppliers, followed by Belgium and Tanzania at 11.1% each, across 12 countries.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Used Cargo Units on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
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As of 14 November 2026, 61 active Used Cargo Units supply listings are live on Freshdi.
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18 active Used Cargo Units suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, sell on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
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Used Cargo Units suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 12 countries, led by United Kingdom at 22.2%, as of 14 November 2026.
Only 18 suppliers are currently active in the Used Cargo Units category, and just 2 of them updated their listings in the last 30 days — though 5 did so within the past 90 days. This suggests a stable but slow-moving market where suppliers are not frequently refreshing their inventory, meaning buyers should expect longer lead times and may need to act quickly when reaching out to avoid missing out on available units. There are 61 active listings for Used Cargo Units, offering a solid range of options across different models and conditions. While not a massive catalog, the volume is enough that buyers can typically find a match for standard requirements without needing to start from scratch or wait for a custom quote to be issued. Suppliers come from 12 different countries, with the United Kingdom representing 22.2% of the total. This broad geographic spread gives buyers flexibility in sourcing — whether they're looking for units with specific regional compatibility or want to hedge against supply disruptions in any one country.
- 61 active Used Cargo Units listings from 18 suppliers across 12 countries are on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Used Cargo Units suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- The most-contacted verified Used Cargo Units supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 14 November 2026 and replied to 71% of them.
- Freshdi counts 1 of its 18 Used Cargo Units suppliers as Level 2+ verified with a response rate of 70% or more, as of 14 November 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Used Cargo Units had 2 new listings in the last 30 days, fewer than the 4 the month before. When comparing similar offers, the listing date helps identify which one is closer to current market conditions. Check the listing date when evaluating two offers that appear similar.
Is the market busy?
Only 1 of the 18 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so most are long-standing. The group is dominated by sellers with a consistent history of listings, which makes it easier to assess reliability over time. The small number of new entries limits the variety of suppliers available for a buyer to consider. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
211.1% of 18
316.7% of 18
844.4% of 18
Can these suppliers be trusted?
All 18 suppliers are verified, so every seller has a badge that confirms their presence on the platform. Certificates are common: 11 of 18 list one, and FDA_REGISTRATION is the most held, by 3 of them. For a shipment requiring FDA compliance, filter for FDA_REGISTRATION to ensure the supplier meets that standard.
- 18 of 61 Used Cargo Units supply listings on Freshdi (29.5%) were refreshed within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 2 (3.3%) within 30 days.
- 18 of 18 Used Cargo Units suppliers on Freshdi (100.0%) were active in the 12 months to 14 November 2026, with 2 (11.1%) active within the last month, and 1 suppliers registered during the year.
- On Freshdi, 100.0% of Used Cargo Units suppliers are verified and the median first response to a Used Cargo Units inquiry is 22 hours as of 14 November 2026.
- Among 11 certified Freshdi Used Cargo Units supplier profiles, 27.3% hold SGS, 27.3% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 18.2% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 9.1% hold ISO, and 9.1% hold BV; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Used Cargo Units
Freshdi received 0 buyer requests for Used Cargo Units in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Used Cargo Units suppliers
61 listings from 18 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Post a buying request describing the type, condition, and quantity of Used Cargo Units you need, or browse the live listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path lets you compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before committing to any single order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Used Cargo Units listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 28 October 2026 - 61 active listings and 0 buyer requests.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.
About Used Cargo Units
Used Cargo Units is part of Transportation & Automotive > Transportation on Freshdi. Used Cargo Units shares its group on Freshdi with Bulk Commodities, Truck Transport, Food Cargo, Jumbo Transport and Cargo Items. Post a buying request for Used Cargo Units on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
Sourcing Used Cargo Units from producers: what the offers say
Before you contact Used Cargo Units manufacturers, read what the offers of this category state.
Where are Used Cargo Units suppliers based?
The largest group of Used Cargo Units suppliers on Freshdi is in United Kingdom (22%), then Belgium (11%) and Tanzania (11%) (November 2026 data). The Used Cargo Units suppliers are spread out, as the top three countries hold 44%, across at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 22% | 4 |
| Belgium | 11% | 2 |
| Tanzania | 11% | 2 |
| United States | 11% | 2 |
| Brazil | 6% | 1 |
| Canada | 6% | 1 |
| France | 6% | 1 |
| Germany | 6% | 1 |
Each origin brings its own freight cost and paperwork, so compare landed costs, not only prices.
What other products sit next to Used Cargo Units?
Used Cargo Units on Freshdi is related to Bulk Supply, Refrigerated Food Products and Bulk Material Transport, all within Transportation. Bulk Supply is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 212 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | Broader category | |
| Bulk Supply | Neighbouring category | 212 |
| Refrigerated Food Products | Neighbouring category | 42 |
| Bulk Material Transport | Neighbouring category | 36 |
| Bulk Shipment | Neighbouring category | 36 |
| Fuel Supply | Neighbouring category | 18 |
| Beverage Service Truck | Neighbouring category | 11 |
| Air Freight Transport | Neighbouring category | 10 |
Neighbouring categories often share suppliers and buyers, so they are worth a look.
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.