SeaCube takes a lead
NewsSeaCube is one of the first leasing companies to purchase Carrier’s NaturaLINE reefers for its fleet....
Lessors’ reefer buying takes a dip
NewsAfter several years of strong expansion, the reefer leasing industry grew more modestly in 2017, and new investment fell to its lowest level...
More testing times for box lessors
NewsThe box leasing sector saw fleet growth stalled by weaker demand and record disposals in 2016, with the demise of Hanjin Shipping a further ...
Reefer box building on the up again
NewsGlobal reefer production experienced some recovery during 2014 and is expected to make further gains this year, when up to 260,000 TEU may b...
Testing times for dry freight box builders
NewsThe dry freight box building industry is having another tough year, with production volumes down and pricing still depressed....
SeaCube set to change hands
NewsThe Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of SeaCube Container Leasing for around US$467M....
Reefer demand cools down
NewsMachinery manufacturers have benefited from the reefer construction boom of the past two years, but demand has tailed off in recent months....
Container lessors still riding a boom
NewsThe four NYSE-listed container lessors have again reported stellar - and in some cases record - results for the first quarter of 2012 and pr...
Reefer lessors ride a wave
NewsReefer production soared in 2011, with leasing companies committing to record levels of investment and fleet expansion....
Good times back for container lessors
NewsDemand for leased containers is holding strong in 2011 as shipping lines remain short of capital funding for their own investment. Lease rat...
Prospects remain hot for reefer lessors
NewsReefer demand recovered strongly in 2010 and with shipping lines short of investment funds, the leasing sector reaped the benefit....