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Acquisitions | 2008 Disposals | Fleet Size | 2009 Planned |
CONTAINER (TEUs) | 10,699,653 | 179,719 | 458,324 |
CHASSIS (UNITS) | 435,208 | 0 | 19,748 |
The survey, released annually, contains information submitted by IICL members and other participating worldwide leasing companies.' In addition to this year's survey,'prior surveys are viewable on the IICL website.
The surveys include current container and chassis fleet size, new purchase and dispositions for a variety of equipment types.' The IICL invites and encourages comments for improvement on this survey as to its content, format and presentation.
The Institute of International Container Lessors, Ltd. (IICL) is a trade association, organized in 1971, representing lessors of maritime containers and intermodal chassis. Its member companies are CAI, Cronos Limited, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCO, Gold, Seacastle Inc., TAL International, Textainer, and Triton. IICL members own or manage approximately 90% of the global leased container fleet, representing nearly half of the world container fleet and half of the U.S. chassis fleet operated by ocean carriers, railroads, and other companies. The IICL is active in governmental, regulatory, educational, technological, environmental and security issues.' In addition to its widely accepted publications and annual inspector certification examinations, the IICL offers a wide range of educational training courses. (IICL)