Norfolk, VA \u2013 <\/strong>CHS Container Group<\/a>, a family-owned global shipping container trader since 1978, today announced the launch of its first U.S. rental division with a 300-unit fleet of shipping containers available for short- and long-term rental. The fleet\u2014split between the company\u2019s locations in Memphis, TN<\/a>, and Charlotte, NC<\/a>\u2014provides local businesses with secure on-site storage without large upfront costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n “We’re seeing small businesses in Memphis and Charlotte getting priced out of traditional storage or locked into expensive long-term leases,\u201d said Christian Leopold, Managing Director at CHS Container Group. \u201cOur rental model lets a landscaping company scale up seasonally or a contractor manage inventory spikes without betting their budget on storage they might only need for six months. That flexibility is essential when you\u2019re running on tight margins.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The rental fleet represents several milestones for CHS Container Group. The containers\u2014purpose-built in partnership with CIMC, the world\u2019s largest container manufacturer\u2014are the first branded units produced specifically for the North American market in the company\u2019s 48-year history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To support the launch, the company released a short video outlining its U.S. growth plans and highlighting the positive impact container availability has on local communities and small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n