Uncertainty rules

摘要

The container rental industry experienced mixed fortunes in 2004-05, when new box prices, lease rates and US dollar investment fluctuated dramatically, but utilisation generally held strong. Much the same pattern seems set for 2006, prompting many leasing firms to stay cautious) An update from Andrew Foxcroft. The past two years have clearly proven something of a roller-coaster ride for the world's container rental industry, as it has witnessed dramatic changes in demand, new box prices, per-diem lease rates and investment opportunity.