Owner and lessor of intermodal containers used in shipping freight globally.
Textainer Group Holdings Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is a global leader in the intermodal container industry, engaged in the acquisition, ownership, management, leasing, and sale of a diverse fleet of containers worldwide. The company operates through three core segments: Container Ownership, Container Management, and Container Resale.
The Container Ownership segment forms the backbone of Textainer's business, encompassing a vast array of standard and specialized containers. These include dry freight containers, refrigerated units, and various special-purpose containers such as tanks, 45-footers, and pallet-wide containers. With a fleet size exceeding 2.7 million units, representing 4.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), Textainer maintains a robust presence in the global container leasing market.
In addition to container ownership, Textainer provides comprehensive container management services. This includes acquisition and disposal services tailored for both affiliated and unaffiliated container investors. The company leverages its extensive industry expertise to optimize container utilization and lifecycle management, ensuring efficient operations and maximizing value for its clients.
Furthermore, Textainer engages in container resale activities, facilitating the sale of containers from its own fleet and procuring containers from shipping line customers, traders, and other sellers. This strategic approach enhances the company's flexibility in meeting diverse customer demands and market dynamics. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, Textainer Group Holdings Limited continues to play a pivotal role in supporting global shipping lines, freight forwarding companies, and even the U.S. military with its comprehensive container solutions.