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COA Reefer Refrigerant Webinar
Announcing COA Reefer Refrigerant Webinar Tuesday 27 January 2026 Preparation for the March 2026 Public Consultation for the EU-wide restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) including Refrigerant F-Gases and PTFE seals and gaskets Register now to...
Dates for your Diary in 2026
COA Conferences, Webinars and Exhibitions The Container Owners Association will be arranging a number of Events for its Members in 2026. To assist you with your planning for the year ahead, please note the following dates: 1. COA Technical Webinars (January – April...
Version 1.2 of the COA CEDEX Syntax
Version 1.2 of the COA CEDEX Syntax has been released. The work group has finalized additional container models and updated the existing models. Following types have been updated: Dry Box 20 22G0, 22G1 25G0, 25G1 Dry Box 40 42G0, 42G1 45G0, 45G1 Open Top 20 22U1,...
COA November 2025 Journal
The November 2025 issue of the Container Owners Association Journal is published today. To view the publication, click on this link: COA NOVEMBER 2025 JOURNAL This edition provides a comprehensive update on the Association’s ongoing technical and industry initiatives,...
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