444,220 tank containers: ITCO Survey reveals 12.6 percent growth
London, UK, 30 April 2015: ITCO, the International Tank Container Organisation, has today published its 3rd Annual Tank Container Fleet Survey. Based on detailed research of tank container operators, leasing companies and other owners, the Survey provides a qualified estimate that there are some 444,220 tank containers presently in operation worldwide; this January 2015 figure, represents an increase of 12.6 percent compared to January 2014. A total of 48,200 tank container were manufactured in 2014 (up from 42,600 in 2013, and 39,700 in the previous year).
(firmenpresse) - Compiled with the support of ITCO members and based on data provided by tank container owning companies, the ITCO Survey gives details of 194 operators of tank containers worldwide. While the operator figure of 305,700 units is, numerically, dominated by global tank container operators such as Stolt, Hoyer, Bulkhaul, Newport, and Bertschi, (representing some 36 percent of the total fleet), the Survey reveals the continuing trend of an increasing number of regional operators established in recent years.
A total of 33 leasing companies, with a fleet size of 195,000 units, are listed in the Survey. The top five lessors - EXSIF, Cronos, Eurotainer, Seaco Global, Trifleet - account for around 66 percent of the estimated global leased fleet. However, as the majority of these tanks are leased to operators or direct to cargo shippers, leasing company tanks (with the exception of units not currently in operation) are not included in the global fleet total.
Growth in the tank container industry is reflected by the number of new containers built. The ITCO Survey gives details of 18 tank container manufacturers, which produced a record number of over 48,200 new tank containers in 2014, with an estimated value of US$960 million. This compares with 2013 which saw an increase of 12 percent over 2012, a year that also had a record increase in production.
Commenting on the results of the Survey, Heike Clausen, ITCO President, notes: “The tank container industry continues its trend of stable annual growth. Investment in the industry, measured by an estimated 48,200 state-of-the-art tanks manufactured and entering the market, add up to around US$960 million. Further investments are continuing to be made in service-provider infrastructure, information technology and the training and education of staff. However, the tank container market remains highly competitive. It is this competitiveness that helps to ensure that the industry strives for the efficiencies that, in turn, lead to more cargoes being safely and sustainably transported by intermodal tank containers.”
The complete Survey, giving details of the size, ownership and growth of the world’s tank container fleet, can be downloaded from the ITCO website.
The ITCO Fleet Survey is published annually, with periodic updates. ITCO welcomes companies to contribute to the on-going reports by providing fleet totals, comments and recommendations on all aspects of the Survey - including fleet estimate methodology. The first possibility to discuss the report face-to-face is the upcoming trade show transport logistic in Munich. Visitors will find the ITCO Tank Container Village in Hall B4 (Stand 221/322 and 225/326). Two evening receptions are being organised: the traditional ITCO Welcome Reception on Tuesday 5 May at 18:00, sponsored by Trifleet Leasing to celebrate the companies 25th anniversary; and the Wine-Tasting Evening, sponsored by Perolo, which is on Wednesday 6 May. Visitors are warmly invited to both events.
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Established in 1998, the International Tank Container Organisation represents the international tank container industry to the public and to governmental bodies, with the aim of promoting the industry with its main players: operators, lessors, manufacturers, service providers, inspection, surveyors. With over 150 members worldwide the organisation is representing around 90 percent of the global tank container capacity. ITCO''s principle focus is on safety, regulatory, technical and environmental issues.
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Datum: 30.04.2015 - 05:17 Uhr
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