Tank builders face up to post-boom market
NewsThe rebound in the demand for new tanks in 2011 exceeded manufacturers’ wildest dreams but ordering has now returned to a more sustainable...
Uncertain times ahead for tank operators
NewsMost tank container operators are reporting 10% plus rises in volumes for 2011 but there has been an ominous softening in demand as the year...
Tank Management opts for Monitor4000 software
NewsNorway-based Tank Management AS has become the latest tank container operator to implement Monitor4000 software from Real Asset Management (...
Tanks roll in Belarus
NewsProduction of tank containers is being ramped up at the Osipovichi Carriage Works (OCW) in Belarus after the company was granted a US$63.5M ...
NTtank appoints new European agent
NewsChinese tank container manufacturer Nantong Tank Container Co (NTtank) has appointed NTC Tankcontainer Services Botlek BV as its European sa...
NTtank appoints European agent
NewsChinese tank container manufacturer Nantong Tank Container Co (NTtank) has appointed NTC Tankcontainer Services Botlek BV as its European sa...
Suttons boosts tank fleet
NewsUK-based tank container operator Suttons International is investing £9.5M (US$14.5M) in 600 new T11 tanks to meet the increasing demand for...
Suttons boosts tank fleet
NewsUK-based tank container operator Suttons International is investing £9.5M (US$14.5M) in 600 new T11 tanks to meet the increasing demand for...
Tank builders back on the expansion trail
NewsAfter suffering a drastic drop in orders in 2009, tank manufacturers recovered last year to an extent that exceeded expectations. The major ...
Suretank takes over Chinese tank builder
NewsIrish offshore tank container specialist Suretank Ltd has acquired a controlling interest in China’s longest established tank builder, Zho...
Tank lessors ride market rebound
NewsTank container lessors are welcoming their customers back after a torrid year in 2009 when demand for new tanks evaporated....
Tank builders look to avoid double dip
NewsAfter suffering their worst-ever drop in orders in 2009, tank container manufacturers are experiencing a partial rebound. However, it will b...
Tank builders lower their sights
NewsThe output of new tank containers in 2009 will struggle to reach 25% of last year’s volume. What’s more, tank production lines are unlik...
China dominates tank container output
NewsWithin a few years China will have the capacity to supply twice the likely world demand for tank containers....
Singamas to build second tank line
NewsSingamas Container Holdings plans to build a second tank container manufacturing facility in China in partnership with Netherlands-based Fla...