Safer global shipping for heavy metal coils
We move hot- and cold-rolled steel, stainless and aluminum coils up to 25 metric tons — secured on a patented steel pallet that spreads the point load into the container's structure. No timber blocking, no bracing, no skids. Regular sailings from Antwerp.
See it work, end to end
From cradling the coil on the patented steel pallet to skid-free loading and damage-free delivery — the whole method in one short film.
How heavy coils ship secure, skid-free & damage-free
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Traditional coil shipping creates expensive risk
Large coils are difficult to load, brace, unload, and protect. Conventional break-bulk and standard containers introduce movement, extra touchpoints, wood packaging, fumigation requirements, and preventable damage — leaving cargo exposed and shippers with claims.
The Coil-Tainer™ method is engineered to eliminate that risk at the source.
Excessive handling, unstable blocking and bracing, exposure to the elements, and unpredictable schedules — the costs add up long before delivery.
Coil secured to steel pallet
Each coil is cradled and strapped to a specially designed, patented steel pallet — no shipping skid required.
Weight evenly distributed
The pallet stabilizes the load inside a standard container and keeps the coil motionless throughout transit.
Reduced handling & damage risk
Eliminates wood packaging, fumigation, and unnecessary loading/unloading — cutting claims and insurance costs.
European steel, fed into global manufacturing
Antwerp is our European hub, with regular sailings. Hemisphere runs the Coil-Tainer™ system on all non-USA tradelanes. Hover a lane to trace it.
Why shippers choose Hemisphere
A patented moat, not a freight rate
Competitors without the Coil-Tainer™ patents must fall back on timber shoring or breakbulk.
Lower claims & insurance cost
A motionless coil in a sealed container means dramatically fewer cargo claims.
An ESG-aligned supply chain
Reusable steel pallets eliminate the single-use timber that traditional shoring sends to landfill.
Backed by Independent Container Line
Our parent owns its vessels, containers, and warehouses across 35+ years on the North Atlantic.
Regular sailings
Regular sailings out of and into the UK, Scandinavia and the Mediterranean, backed by award-winning reliability.
One point of contact, door to door
Hemisphere handles CFS stuffing and stripping, customs, invoicing, arrival notices, trucking and rail.
An industry leader in coil logistics
Hemisphere Logistics / Coil-Tainer™ is recognized by the American Metal Market as an industry leader, and has been an Award Winner and Finalist for "Steel Excellence, Logistics/Transportation Provider of the Year" several times.
American Metal Market
Real people managing specialized freight
A dedicated staff can make all the difference in your shipping experience
— US Team
— EU Team
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