A Home Within Reach.
We deliver fully-equipped emergency shelter units to disaster zones worldwide — from factory floor to community site in 30–50 days. Operated by MegaCargo Canada.
3,142
families displaced · Venezuela 2026
45–90
day delivery timeline
40+
countries served
CIFFA
CIFFA certified logistics
Every family deserves a safe place to rebuild. We make that possible—at scale, and at a price that works
Speed
Speed
Scale
Active Emergency Response
Venezuela Earthquake 2026: 3,142 Families Need Shelter Now
In early 2026, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the coast near La Guaira, followed weeks later by a magnitude 7.5 aftershock centered close to Caracas. The compounding damage caused widespread structural failures across the region — including the collapse of multiple Misión Vivienda housing blocks that had already been weakened by decades of deferred maintenance.
An estimated 3,142 families are currently without permanent shelter, many sheltering in schools, gymnasiums, and informal roadside camps as the region enters its rainy season. Conventional reconstruction — engineering surveys, permitting, concrete curing — would take 18 to 36 months in normal conditions, and Venezuela’s construction supply chains remain severely constrained.
Container-based shelter units are uniquely suited to this crisis: they require no on-site curing time, can be transported by flatbed to areas with degraded road infrastructure, and assemble in hours using small local crews. NestAid units are structurally rated for seismic activity and can be deployed on compacted gravel pads without poured foundations — collapsing the reconstruction timeline from years to weeks.
Solutions
Built to Move Faster Than the Crisis
From single-family emergency units to full community deployments — one manufacturing standard, one logistics partner, one point of contact.
✓ Prices verified from direct manufacturer quotes — July 2026
NestAid Solo
- 1–2 persons
- 20 ft flat-pack · 6×3×2.8 m
- 18 m²
From 1.990 /unit delivered
(min. 18 units)
- Steel frame & insulated panels
- CE Certified ISO 9001
- Window + lockable door + ventilation
- Electrical rough-in included
- Assembles in 3–4 hours · no crane needed
NestAid Family
- 4–6 persons
- 40 ft expandable
- 36 m²
From 7.500 /unit delivered
(min. 10 units)
- 2 private rooms
- Bathroom rough-in + kitchen space
- 2 windows + lockable door
- Off-grid solar upgrade available
NestAid Community
- 50–500 units
- Full site planning
- Turnkey delivery
Custom pricing
— contact for bulk quote
- Site layout & land-use planning
- End-to-end logistics coordination
- Customs clearance included
- Local assembly crew support
NestAid Solo
- 1–2 persons
- 20 ft flat-pack · 6×3×2.8 m
- 18 m²
From 1.990 /unit delivered
(min. 18 units)
- Steel frame & insulated panels
- CE Certified ISO 9001
- Window + lockable door + ventilation
- Electrical rough-in included
- Assembles in 3–4 hours · no crane needed
NestAid Family
- 4–6 persons
- 40 ft expandable
- 36 m²
From 7.500 /unit delivered
(min. 10 units)
- 2 private rooms
- Bathroom rough-in + kitchen space
- 2 windows + lockable door
- Off-grid solar upgrade available
NestAid Community
- 50–500 units
- Full site planning
- Turnkey delivery
Custom pricing
— contact for bulk quote
- Site layout & land-use planning
- End-to-end logistics coordination
- Customs clearance included
- Local assembly crew support
Process
From Request to Rooftop
A transparent, seven-step pipeline built on 40+ countries of logistics experience.
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01
Request & Quote
Tell us your location and quantity. Free quote within 24 hours.
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02
Contract & 30% Deposit
Secure your order. Production begins immediately upon signing.
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03
Factory Production
Units built in China in 15–25 days, with weekly photo updates.
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04
Pre-Shipment Inspection
Video walkthrough and quality certification before release.
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05
Ocean Freight
MegaCargo Canada manages shipping from China to your nearest port — 28–32 days.
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06
Port Clearance
We handle customs documentation, HS codes, and import declarations.
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07
Site Delivery
Units arrive by flatbed. Local teams assemble in hours, not months.
Why NestAid
Built to Move Faster Than the Crisis
Speed
Faster than any traditional construction method — 30 to 50 days from order to occupied site.
Cost
Up to 75% cheaper than conventional housing reconstruction — verified supplier quotes from $870/unit FOB.
Scale
Order 10 units or 500 — the same quality standard and logistics process either way.
Logistics
Backed by MegaCargo Canada — CIFFA certified, active in 40+ countries.
Dignity
Units designed to look and feel like homes — not refugee tents.
Durability
15-year structural warranty. Wind and earthquake resistant by design.
Impact
The Scale of the Need — and Our Response
3,142
Families displaced · Venezuela 2026
40+
Countries in our freight network
30 days
Average delivery timeline
$1,990
Starting price per unit, delivered (CIF)
4 hrs
Assembly time per unit
For Organizations
Built for NGOs, Governments & Aid Organizations
NestAid operates exclusively as a B2B partner to international NGOs, UN agencies, municipal and national governments, and diaspora relief organizations. We do not sell to individual consumers — every order is structured for institutional procurement, from paperwork to payment terms.
- Purchase orders in your organization's required format
- UN procurement-format quotes matched to standard RFQ templates
- Full customs documentation for destination-country clearance
- Insurance certificates for cargo and liability coverage
- CIFFA certification letter for institutional audit requirements
Organizations we are actively engaging for partnership
Partnerships in progress — logos added upon confirmation.
Global Reach
We Deliver Anywhere
Our freight network reaches every major disaster-prone region, with pre-established port relationships and customs pathways.
Latin America & Caribbean
35–50 DAY TRANSITKey ports: La Guaira, Cartagena, Puerto Cortés, Kingston. Active response infrastructure for Venezuela and Central America.
Africa
40–60 DAY TRANSITKey ports: Mombasa, Lagos, Djibouti, Durban. Established customs pathways for East and West African corridors.
Middle East
30–45 DAY TRANSITKey ports: Jebel Ali, Beirut, Aqaba. Rapid-response capacity for regional displacement crises.
Asia Pacific
15–30 DAY TRANSITKey ports: Manila, Jakarta, Chittagong. Shortest transit times given proximity to manufacturing.
North America
20–35 DAY TRANSITKey ports: Vancouver, Long Beach, Veracruz. Direct rail and flatbed distribution across the continent.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
Minimum orders are 18 units for NestAid Solo (one 40HQ container) and 10 units for NestAid Family. NestAid Community programs typically start at 50 units, though we evaluate smaller pilot deployments for first-time NGO partners on a case-by-case basis.
Do you handle customs clearance in the destination country?
Yes. MegaCargo Canada manages full customs documentation, HS code classification, and import declarations at the destination port as a standard part of every order — no separate customs broker required on your end.
What foundation is required?
Units are designed to sit on a compacted gravel or crushed-stone pad — no poured concrete foundation is required. For permanent installations, a simple pier or slab foundation can extend structural life further, but is not necessary for emergency deployment.
Are units suitable for permanent use?
Yes. All NestAid units carry a 15-year structural warranty and are built to residential insulation and weatherproofing standards, not temporary-tent standards. Many of our units remain in use as permanent housing years after initial deployment.
Can units be branded with our organization's logo?
Yes. We offer exterior decal branding and custom color options for orders of 20+ units, which is common for NGOs and government agencies that want visible attribution for donor or public reporting purposes.
Do you offer financing or payment terms for NGOs?
Standard terms are 30% deposit at contract signing and 70% prior to shipment release. For registered NGOs and government agencies, we can structure milestone-based payment schedules and work with institutional letters of credit — contact our team to discuss your procurement requirements.
Contact
Request an Emergency Quote
Every day of delay is a day a family spends without shelter. Our team responds to all quote requests within 24 hours — faster for active emergency responses.