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Summary of ITCO Global Tank Container Fleet Survey 2022

Fleet Growth and Market Overview

• Global tank container fleet reached 736,935 units by 1 January 2022, a 7.3% increase from 736,650 in 2021.
• Growth driven by post-COVID recovery, supply chain disruptions, high demand for equipment, and high freight rates due to space shortages and port congestion.
• Factors include increased cargo from Asia, container ship capacity constraints, and shipper focus on maximizing cargo efficiency.

Key Players (Operators and Lessors)

• Top Operators: Stolt Tank Containers (43,000), Intermodal Tank Transport (37,500), Bulkhaul (24,000), Hoyer Group (35,500).
• Top Leasing Companies: EXSIF Worldwide (71,350), Eurotainer (51,500), Seaco Global (42,000), Albatross Tank Leasing (9,500).

Manufacturing and Production

• 2021 Production: 53,285 new tank containers manufactured, the third-highest annual figure in history.
• Leading Manufacturers: CIMC Safeway (29,525), NT Tank (9,000), JJAP (5,600), Singamas (2,150). Production concentrated in China, with most tanks being standard industry types.

Challenges and Issues

• Operational Problems: Persistent space shortage on containerships, limited cleaning/remanufacturing capacity, and driver recruitment difficulties.
• Market Dynamics: Shipping lines prioritizing carrier-owned containers, leading to challenges for shipper-owned tanks; potential for ongoing freight rate increases.

Environmental Sustainability

• Tank containers are environmentally friendly, with 95% recycled materials, reducing single-use plastic waste; ITCO promotes this through initiatives like videos and webinars.
• Future focus on sustainability includes refurbishment, remanufacturing, and recycling programs.

Methodology and Future Outlook

• Survey methodology relies on industry data and estimates for shipper/others fleets, ensuring comparability over time.
• Outlook: Strong demand expected in 2022, but operational challenges may persist; industry continues to grow despite uncertainties.