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2024 Global Tank Container Fleet Survey Summary

Core Content

The 2024 Global Tank Container Fleet Survey provides an overview of the global tank container market, highlighting industry growth, fleet composition, and trends in production and disposal. The report is published by the International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO) and includes data collected from tank operators, leasing companies, and shippers.

Key Information

• Global Tank Container Fleet Size (1 January 2024): 848,400 units
• Industry Growth in 2023: 5.81% compared to 8.65% in 2022
• New Tanks Manufactured in 2023: Approximately 56,600
• Tanks Disposed of in 2023: Estimated at 4,000
• Total Tanks Added to the Global Fleet in 2023: 46,600

Major Trends

• The tank container industry has experienced steady growth over the past decade, driven by increasing demand for bulk liquid and liquefied gas transport.
• During the Covid-19 period (2020-2022), chemical companies overstocked, leading to increased demand for tank containers as storage units.
• With the de-stocking trend in 2023, many tank containers were returned to operators and leasing companies, resulting in a reduction in utilisation and an increase in idle tanks.
• The Red Sea crisis has had a less severe impact than the pandemic, though it has led to an increase in TEU-miles due to rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope.

Fleet Composition

Tank Operators

• Total Operators: Over 240
• Total Fleet Size (Owned & Leased): 587,970 tanks
• Top Ten Operators: Account for over 297,955 tanks (more than 50% of the total operator fleet)

Leasing Companies

• Total Leasing Companies: At least 38
• Total Fleet Size: 376,195 tanks
• Top Ten Leasing Companies: Account for 317,740 tanks (about 85% of the total leasing fleet)
• Idle Tanks (Leasing Companies): 63,953 (17% of total leasing fleet)

Shippers and Others

• Total Fleet Size (Owned & Leased): 196,477 tanks
• Estimated Share of Leasing Fleet: About 35% are leased directly to shippers and others

Comparative Analysis

Annual Growth (2013 - 2024)

• The annual growth of the global tank container fleet has varied over the years, with the highest growth recorded in 2013 at 13.87% and the lowest in 2020 at 7.88%.
• The slowest growth in 2023 was expected due to the return to normal supply chains and a lack of increase in bulk liquid volumes.

Historical Production and Fleet Growth (1991 - 2023)

• Tank Production has generally increased over the years, with China being the main production hub.
• Fleet Growth has been consistent, showing a steady increase in the number of tanks in service.

Notes and Methodology

• Idle Tanks: These are tanks in the process of maintenance, testing, or storage. They are not included in the "on lease" figures.
• Disposal Trends: Disposal of older tanks has increased in recent years, with some tanks being repurposed for storage or recycled.
• Methodology: The survey includes data from manufacturers, operators, and leasing companies. Estimates are made where firm data is not available, and the methodology is detailed in the accompanying tables and figures.
• Data Accuracy: ITCO does not accept responsibility for errors or omissions in the data and encourages users to round figures as needed.

Key Players

Top Tank Container Operators (1 January 2024)

• Hoyer Group: 41,600 tanks
• Stolt Tank Containers: 50,855 tanks
• Den Hartogh: 24,000 tanks
• Newport: 38,500 tanks
• Bulkhaul: 23,250 tanks
• Eagletainer: 13,200 tanks
• Legend: 12,500 tanks
• Suttons International: 12,995 tanks
• Bertschi Group: 33,400 tanks
• Bulk Tainer Logistics: 2,255 tanks

Top Tank Container Leasing Companies (1 January 2024)

• EXSIF Worldwide: 71,150 tanks
• Eurotainer: 50,000 tanks
• CS Leasing: 33,200 tanks
• Peacock Container: 23,000 tanks
• Trifleet Leasing: 24,340 tanks
• Raffles Lease: 35,000 tanks
• Seaco Global: 43,000 tanks
• Multistar Leasing: 4,955 tanks
• TWS Rent-A-Tainer: 7,800 tanks
• Noble Container Leasing: 2,180 tanks

Conclusion

The tank container industry continues to be a critical part of global logistics, especially for the transport of bulk liquids and liquefied gases. While growth has slowed in 2023, the industry remains resilient and continues to evolve. ITCO's survey highlights the importance of tank containers in the just-in-time logistics philosophy and underscores the need for efficient utilisation of the fleet, particularly in light of the increased idle stock and storage challenges.