Our Story

Omega Container (Pty) Ltd was established in 1997 by Mark Jonathan Cringle. Our mentor had over 50 years’ experience and is well-known for being a pioneer of the container sales, container rentals and cabotage industry in South Africa.

The beauty of this, is that Mark passed on all this knowledge, passion & love for everything containers onto our team. Our core business is Container Rentals and Container Sales, Local and Long-Distance Transport aka Cabotage and Container Conversions. We can provide container stock in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg and we can also assist with deliveries via crane truck for rental containers or sale containers. We are fully acquainted with the shipping lines requirements for exports, hence we can also provide the additional services of Neutralization and CSC Certification.

Our dedicated team is fully equipped to answer all your questions and fulfil all your requirements along with providing you with excellent cost-effective quotes to suit your company’s needs. 

Don’t delay – we are waiting to assist you in any way possible!

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MISSION
STATEMENT
To be the preferred supplier of space & storage requirements for all industries countrywide. Treat every customer as if they are your ONLY customer.

WE AIM TO

  • Provide clients with quality products and services.
  • Provide employees with the opportunity to develop to their full potential.
  • Align company strategy with the changing needs of the market place.

INNOVATION

Omega Container (Pty) Ltd is staffed and run by a small team of dedicated and experienced individuals, who work closely together, according to long-established ethical business practices. 

OUR CORE VALUES

  • Integrity and Reliability
  • Commitment to Service Excellence
  • Social Responsibility Initiatives
  • Client Sovereignty

Our Team

Chaz Herselman

Managing Director
chaz@omegacontainer.co.za / +27661966872

Vanessa Moorgas

Admin Director
accounts@omegacontainer.co.za / +2779 500 3032

Stacey Johnson-Dube

Sales & Leasing Executive
sales@omegacontainer.co.za / +2772 227 9759

Ryan Pokhan

Operations Co-Ordinator
operations@omegacontainer.co.za / +2782 378 7048

Omega'sMajor Timeline Events

1977, September

Omega Container CC founded by Mark Cringle

1977, September

1998, January

Omega started trading, exclusively in cabotage

1998, January

1999

The company diversifies into cross-hauls, to complement the cabotage already being done for container operators.

1999

2002

Omega begins doing the occasional container sale and rental.

2002

2003, September

OMEGA HOUSE H/O

Omega purchased 450 sqm, 3-storey office block overlooking the port of Durban. At the same time the company converts from a Close Corporation to a (Pty) Ltd. Beta Asset Management (Pty) Ltd established to run the office building.

2003, September

2004

The first tenant moves into “Omega House”  H/O.

2004

2005

The decision is taken to actively expand into container sales and rentals.

2005

2006

The rental fleet is growing and office containers are added to the fleet of 6m GP, 12m GP and 12m HC.

2006

2007

The first NEW containers are purchased by Omega specifically for rental purposes

2007

2008

Omega takes delivery of a MAN 8-ton 6-cylinder delivery vehicle with a 2,5 ton crane to facilitate the delivery & collection of rental & sale containers for our clients within KZN.

2008

2009

The recession arrives unannounced. Cost-cutting and debt reduction are the order of the day. What emerges, is a lean and efficient trading machine ready for anything

2009

2010

The shipping lines recover. There is a shortage of containers, but we have anticipated this, and put in place certain supply arrangements. This ensures Omega’s success in its endeavors to wholesale containers.

2010

2011

This turned out to be our best year ever. The year was characterized by a marked increase in wholesale container sales.

2011

2012

Saw the implementation of a more sophisticated stock control system. This was essential in order to keep pace with a rapidly expanding container rental fleet.

2012

2013

In order to keep pace with increasing demands for rental equipment, the fleet is increased by 33 1/3 %. 

2013

2014

Our new 6m trailer was purchased for our crane truck, in order to provide more efficient deliveries.

2014

2015

Stacey Johnson joins our team as Administrator. Sales increase dramatically this year.

2015

2016

Chaz Herselman joins our team as Operations Coordinator & Our Marketing Team is created. We also have a foresight of increase in sale prices, therefore an abundance of stock is purchased.

2016

2017

Stacey Johnson joins our Sales Team & We are pleased to be able to satisfy our customers by keeping sale prices consistent. Expansion in operations and sales begin in Cape Town.

Caris Johnson joins our team as Adminstrator.

2017

2018

Demand for Specialized Equipment increases & we are able to source 20’ & 40’ bolsters & flatracks in all regions & provide the transport for our clients. Despite the harsh economy, we are still able to provide increased rates & large quantities for cabotage & rentals on all routes. 

2018

2019

Due to the major shortage of original OPEN TOP equipment, we introduce a new converted “EASY LOADER” container as an answer to this.

Ryan Pokhan joins our team as Operations Assistant.

2019

2021

Chaz Herselman changes position within our company to Transport Director.

Vanessa Moorgas changes position within our company to Admin Director.

2021

2022

Mark Cringle changes position within the company to Chairman.

Chaz Herselman changes position within the company to Managing Director.

Ryan Pokhan changes position within our company to Operations Co-Ordinator

2022

2023

Our beloved mentor passed & a beautiful memorial was held in his honour. Mark had an amazing foresight for the future & a trust named Omega Holding Trust was created in order to protect the company & all the employees. Mark maintained that Omega was a family-owned business, also meaning that it is meant to help all families employed.

2023

2024

The continuity plan is in effect, stemming from 2022 & business is booming. Our rental fleet increases & we gain many new rental & sales clients.

2024