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Greencarrier acquires majority stake in Container Norway Utleie AS

Greencarrier AB has acquired a 60% majority stake in Container Norway Utleie AS, one of Norway’s leading specialists in container sales, rental, and development. The acquisition strengthens Greencarrier’s ambition to broaden its offering for both existing logistics customers and companies seeking customized container solutions for specialized applications or storage.
Øyvind Degnes och Fredrik Hermansson

Strengthening Greencarrier’s container and logistics offering

Container Norway Utleie AS has operated since 1994 and has built a solid market position based on extensive industry experience and strong, long-term customer relationships. The company supplies a wide range of container solutions to customers across Norway, supported by a dedicated team and an established network.

Greencarrier has acquired 60% of the company’s shares, becoming the majority owner. Existing owners Øyvind Degnes and Jan Krokedal remain minority shareholders, and Øyvind Degnes will continue in his role as CEO to ensure continued stability and operational continuity.

Expanding container capabilities

The addition of Container Norway Utleie AS complements Greencarrier’s existing logistics offering and enhances the company’s ability to deliver flexible container solutions across multiple sectors.

“Container Norway has built a strong and reputable operation, and together we see significant potential to broaden our offering and meet growing customer needs. This acquisition strengthens our capabilities within the logistics sector and enables us to deliver even greater value to our customers,” says Fredrik Hermansson, Business Development Manager at Greencarrier.

Continued development under existing leadership

Container Norway Utleie AS will retain its current name and continue operating under the leadership of Øyvind Degnes.

“Since the 1990s, I have had the privilege of building and leading Container Norway. Partnering with Greencarrier provides a strengthened foundation for continuing to deliver container solutions that meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. I look forward to further developing the business in the years ahead,” says Øyvind Degnes, CEO of Container Norway Utleie AS.

Together, the companies have a solid foundation for future investment, organic expansion, and potential growth opportunities both locally and internationally.


About Container Norway Utleie AS

Founded in 1994, Container Norway Utleie AS provides seagoing containers for rental, sales, and customised applications. With long-standing expertise, dependable service, and a nationwide customer base, the company serves the Norwegian market from its office in Oslo with container depots across southern Norway, including Stavanger, Fredrikstad, Larvik, Drammen, Moss and Bergen.
More information: container-norway.no

For questions, please contact:
Fredrik Hermansson, Business Development Manager at Greencarrier.
fredrik.hermansson@greencarrier.com
+46 70 885 00 36

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