News / Container leasing companies 'all in the same boat' – swamped by "massive wealth erosion"

With little hope of recovery in the container trades, key industry suppliers – container leasing firms – are expected to come under severe pressure this year.

Recent analysis by Drewry Maritime Equity Research (DMER) concludes that the leading container lessors will continue to suffer the deteriorating business conditions that began last year.

A combination of factors conspired to stymie growth, dented profits and “massive wealth erosion” for investors – the combined market capitalisation of the main listed container leasing companies (Textainer, TAL, CAI and ...