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IICL Relocates to Washington, DC

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IICL ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT

IICL ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT'S RESIGNATION

IICL Publishes New Container Cleaning Manual

September 2, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IICL ELECTS NEW CHAIRMAN

Briarcliff Manor, New York - IICL President, Henry F. White, Jr., announced that Jeff X.D. Shi, President of Florens Container Services (USA) Limited, was elected Chairman of the IICL's Board of Directors for 2005 succeeding Tony C.H. Kwok who passed away unexpectedly.

Mr. Shi commenced his shipping career in COSCO Guangzhou in 1972, after graduation from the Maritime Department of Shanghai Maritime University. Subsequently, in 1980, he was appointed as the manager of the container shipping and logistics department of COSCO Guangzhou and in 1987, on instruction by COSCO, Mr. Shi co-founded the first Florens entity in Hong Kong, commencing his service as Vice President and Director of Marketing. In 1998, Mr. Shi was appointed President of Florens Container Services (USA) Limited.

Currently, Florens Container Services Company Limited has an operating fleet in excess of 1,000,000 TEU. Their group fleet is comprised of both dry cargo, specialized and reefer containers. Florens not only supplies the international market with long-term and master leases, but also offers a full array of used containers for sale around the world. The company maintains its headquarters in Hong Kong with additional corporate functions performed from offices in San Francisco, CA, and they also enjoy a marketing presence in 12 countries, with dedicated offices in 12 strategic locations. Most of their marketing directors have more than 10 years of industry experience and, coupled with senior management's depth of knowledge, gives Florens Container Services Company Limited the expertise to proactively adapt their business to meet industry demands. Their applications are delivered over a standard Internet browser for comprehensive business management providing real-time business solutions in a pure-internet environment through their website at www.florens.com

Florens became a member of IICL in 1996. IICL's other members include Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, GESeaCo, Gold, Interpool, TAL, Textainer, Trac, and Triton.

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July 1, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MORE THAN 500 REGISTER FOR IICL EXAMINATIONS

Briarcliff Manor, New York – More than 500 people have signed up to date for the September 24, 2005 IICL Inspector’s Examinations, reported IICL’s President Henry F. White, Jr. With the deadline for regular registration approaching on August 12, 2005, IICL continues to receive applications and inquiries from candidates from around the world. In response to demand, IICL has added test centers in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Chennai, India and Montevideo, Uruguay among others.

“The record registration numbers this early in the season combined with the many requests for new testing locations continues to demonstrate that the IICL Examination Program fills an important need for training and expertise in the container and chassis industries,” stated Mr. White.

This year, the Chassis Inspector’s Examination will be offered in Shanghai, China; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Seoul, South Korea and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam at the request of candidates in those countries. The chassis test has previously been offered in the U.S. and Western Hemisphere countries only, as much of the information tested pertains to U.S. regulations on chassis.

Candidates may register for the examination at the regular registration rates of US$325 for the container test and US$225 for the chassis test until August 12th. A late registration period extends from August 13 to August 26, with a registration fee of $350 for the container exam and $250 for the chassis.

Candidates interested in registering may do so online via IICL’s website www.iicl.org. Test Information Bulletins, sample questions and a list of test centers are also available at IICL’s website.

IICL’s members are Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, TAL and Triton.

For more information, contact IICL at telephone +1 (914) 747-9100 or e-mail info@iicl.org

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May 20, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IICL PUBLISHES NEW REEFER GUIDE

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NEW YORK- Today, IICL President Henry F. White announced the future release of IICL's pocket-sized Guide for Refrigerated Container Inspection and Repair, 3rd edition. This new edition specifically addresses Section 4, Inspection of Refrigerated Container Body. In an effort to standardize dry van and reefer inspection criteria, the IICL and its members have worked to revise the inspection of the reefer body. Each of the inspection tables noted in this section has been adjusted to reflect what we believe are more accurate values based on a detailed analysis of members' fleets.

"With steel reefer boxes now being the standard to which the majority of equipment is built today, it was only natural that the inspection criteria be more in line with the dry box fleets", stated Gary Danback, IICL Director of Technical Services.

The new manual will serve as the course textbook for the upcoming IICL Reefer Inspection Course in Valparaiso, Chile in September. Special attention will be given to the review of this new material.

Available June 1, copies of the new IICL Reefer Guide may be purchased at a special introductory price of US$50.00 via IICL's Online Store at www.iicl.org This sale is only valid through July 1, 2005. After this date, price is US$60.00 per copy.

The IICL Reefer Manual working group consisted of the following individuals and member companies: Jim Feneran of Carlisle, Colin Jacobs of Cronos, Rich Corvi of Florens, Eddie Tucker of GESeaco, John Lovegrove of TAL International, and Paul Raitaino of Triton.

IICL member companies include Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, TAL and Triton.

For more information, contact Gary Danback at tel. +1-914-747-9100, fax +1-914-747-4600 or e-mail gdanback@iicl.org

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April 29, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FINGER CRACKING PLYWOOD FLOOR STANDARDS RELEASED

Briarcliff Manor, New York - IICL President Henry F. White, Jr., announced today that the Institute's latest Technical Bulletin entitled, "Finger Cracking in Plywood Floor Boards", (IICL TB 003) has been posted online at www.iicl.org and can be accessed by clicking on "Technical Bulletins" on the navigation bar. IICL TB 003 covers the following subject area: 1) Finger cracks which appear to the outer veneer on the underside of plywood floorboards.

The IICL and its members have noticed the need to address the issue of finger cracking in plywood floorboards. The ability to discern when this condition needs to be repaired or left alone is paramount during the inspection process. Finger cracks alone do not warrant the replacement of a floorboard providing specific criteria is met. This Technical Bulletin will allow the inspector to apply four simple rules to determine the extent of potential damage to the interior ply layers of a board. Should none of these situations be present then the board should not be replaced.

The bulletin has been posted on the Institute's website to benefit all parties involved during the off and on-hire inspection process. The information provided in the Technical Bulletin will assist the inspector in making his determination as to whether or not a section of board needs to be replaced or left intact.

The project was supervised by representatives from the IICL member companies: Michael Hohndorf of Container Applications International, Inc. Hank Heacox of Triton Container International Ltd. Jack Figueira of Textainer Equipment Management (U.S.) Ltd. and Luiz Goncalves of Florens Container Services (USA) Ltd.

For more information, contact Gary Danback, Director, Technical Services at Tel 1-914-747-9100, Fax 1-914-747-4600 or E-mail gdanback@iicl.org

IICL member companies include Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, TAL and Triton.

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March 11, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IICL ANNOUNCES INSPECTOR AWARDS

Briarcliff Manor, New York - IICL President, Henry F. White, Jr., has announced the award winners of the 2004 Container and Chassis Inspector's Examinations. The awards are given to the candidate(s) achieving the highest score on the exams held the previous fall.

P.V. Sathisa Baboo of India received the Container Award while Bryan Scott Crook and Gary Mendez, both of the United States, shared the Chassis Award. Among more than 700 container candidates worldwide, Mr. Baboo achieved a near perfect score of 99%. Messrs. Crook and Mendez outscored nearly 100 chassis candidates worldwide by achieving a top score of 97%.

The 2004 Container Inspector's Awards established a new record. Never before in the history of the examination program has a candidate completed a "hat trick" in achieving the award. Prior to 2004, Mr. Baboo was the top scorer for the IICL Examinations conducted in 1984 and 1994, achieving perfect scores both of those years. He is also one of the few inspectors worldwide who hold quintuple honors certification from IICL.

For the past thirty years, Mr. Baboo has been the Principal Surveyor and CEO of M/s. Services Integrated. The firm is engaged in surveying, consulting and quality control of all aspects of containers, from the manufacturing process to scraping. Headquartered in Cochin, Services Integrated now has branch offices covering the entire coastline of India, in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Tuticorin. Prior to establishing Services Integrated in 1976, Mr. Baboo served as a mechanical engineer. He is married to a recently retired headmistress and has one son. The award arrived just in time for Mr. Baboo's 60th birthday.

Mr. Crook is currently a Longshoreman ILA Local 30 West Gulf Maritime, employed at Chiquita North America in Freeport, Texas as a reefer technician and mechanic. He has been employed at this position for four years. Previously, Mr. Crook was self-employed for six years as an owner operator in the trucking industry and was an engineer in the offshore marine industry for fifteen years. He has been married for twenty-five years and has two children and one grandchild.

Mr. Mendez has worked as a Maintenance and Repair employee at International Transportation Service, Inc. (ITS) in Long Beach, California for over 27 years. Prior to his employment at ITS, he completed a Maintainance Trainee program at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard and completed courses at the Harbor Occupational Center in San Pedro, California with an emphasis in welding and blueprint reading. Mr. Mendez has been married for sixteen years and is the father of a son and daughter.

IICL member companies include Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, TAL and Triton.

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February 23, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IICL PUBLISHES NEW IICL-5 MANUAL

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NEW YORK- Today, IICL President Henry F. White, Jr., announced the release of IICL's new pocket-sized Guide for Container Equipment Inspection, 5th edition (IICL-5). This manual was originally published in 1996.

The new version of the IICL-5 has been upgraded with a completely new section on cleaning and includes all of the photographs currently illustrated in the IICL Cleaning Guide.

Copies of the new IICL-5 manual may be purchased for US$50.00 via IICL's Online Store at www.iicl.org

The IICL is currently in the process of pocket-sizing all existing manuals with the Guide for Container Chassis Inspection scheduled for release this Spring. This revision will include tables, which address maintenance schedules currently denoted in the Manual for Container Chassis Maintenance.

For more information, contact Gary Danback at tel. +1-914-747-9100, fax +1-914-747-4600 or e-mail gdanback@iicl.org

IICL member companies include Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, TAL and Triton.

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February 18, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IICL'S SECOND REEFER COURSE OF 2005 TO BE HELD IN CHILE IN SEPTEMBER

Briarcliff Manor, New York-IICL President, Henry F. White, Jr. announced today that the IICL has scheduled its second reefer course of 2005 for September 13-15th in Valparaiso, Chile. The first reefer course this year will be held in Rotterdam- Netherlands, March 15-18th; registrations are currently being accepted.

The 2½ day course in Chile will offer intensive instruction of IICL reefer container inspection and repair. Other topics planned for the course will be drawn from the following: reefer body and machinery construction and operation. The course will be held at the Gala Hotel Viña del Mar and TESCO depot in Valparaiso, where students will be able to view and participate in practical demonstrations of subjects as they are covered in the classroom. The course will be conducted in English, with a Spanish translator present.

The deadline for receipt at IICL of registrations and course tuition fees for the Valparaiso course is August 31st. The tuition fee is US$1000.00, payable by credit card, teletransfer or with a check (must be drawn on a U.S. branch or affiliate of your bank). The fee includes tuition, a copy of the pocket-size course textbook (Guide for Refrigerated Container Inspection and Repair, 2nd edition) and a Farewell Lunch.

To obtain additional information on the courses in Rotterdam and Valparaiso, including a preliminary course schedule and a registration form, please visit IICL's website at www.iicl.org or contact Course Instructor, Gary Danback , at +1 (914) 747-9100, or email gdanback@iicl.org

IICL's members are Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCO, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, TAL and Triton.

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January 13, 2005
IICL Launches Online Course

Briarcliff Manor, New York - IICL today released a pilot online course - its first online course to supplement its existing Continuing Professional Education Program. The course, titled Introduction to Containerization, serves as a simple first step in providing basic information on the history of the industry, equipment types and industry standards for the container industry. This course presents a clear and concise initiation into the container world, with its step-by-step arrangement and instructive photographs - a must for those who have had little or no experience with intermodal containerization.

One reviewer advised, "Up to recently my knowledge of containers had been confined to The Container Store where I eagerly sought organizers for closets and sliding baskets for cabinets. I was thus surprised to discover that the conception of the container as a means for conveying cargo started a revolution in transportation in the late 1950's, and that 95% of the world's trade today is shipped in various kinds of these containers."

Introduction to Containerization is designed to promote understanding worldwide with its convenient 24/7 service feature and easy to follow instructions; it may be taken in one sitting. This course is free of charge and is readily accessible via IICL's website www.iicl.org The IICL invites students to participate as well as submit feedback. The presentation will be updated weekly as feedback is received and additional information becomes available.

For more information, please contact IICL President, Henry F. White, Jr., at +1 (914) 747-9100, or email info@iicl.org

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January 7, 2005
IICL Elects New Chairman

Briarcliff Manor, New York - IICL President, Henry F. White, Jr., announced that Tony Kwok, Chief Executive Officer of Florens Container Services Company Limited, and a veteran of over twenty years in the container leasing industry, was elected Chairman of the IICL's Board of Directors for 2005. Mr. Kwok succeeds outgoing Chairman, Angus Frew, GESeaCo's President, as of January 1st.

Mr. Kwok, who received his undergraduate education at the University of Houston, Houston, Texas, assumed his current position at Florens in 1996 following fifteen years of service and increased responsibility, including Vice President of Marketing for the Far East, with Trans Ocean Ltd. Following his election, Mr. Kwok advised: "I look forward to continuing the strong leadership of the IICL exhibited by Angus over the past year and to continue the IICL's role as a prominent advocate for both the transportation and leasing industries. With containerization reaching new, robust economic levels in the transportation industry, I look forward to the challenge of further enhancing the value of the leasing industry to our customers and their further success."

Currently, Florens Container Services Company Limited has an operating fleet in excess of 900,000 TEU. Their group fleet is comprised of both dry cargo, including the 45' high cube, and reefer containers. Florens not only supplies the international market with long-term and master leases, but also offers a full array of used containers for sale around the world. The company maintains its headquarters in Hong Kong with additional corporate functions performed from offices in San Francisco, CA, and they also enjoy a marketing presence in 12 countries, with dedicated offices in 12 strategic locations. Most of their marketing directors have more than 10 years of industry experience and, coupled with senior management's depth of knowledge, gives Florens Container Services Company Limited the expertise to proactively adapt their business to meet industry demands. Their applications are delivered over a standard Internet browser for comprehensive business management providing real-time business solutions in a pure-internet environment through their website at www.florens.com

Florens became a member of IICL in 1996. IICL's other members include Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, GESeaCo, Gold, Interpool, TAL, Textainer, Trac, and Triton.

For more information, contact IICL President, Henry F. White, Jr., at +1 (914) 747-9100, or email info@iicl.org

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January 4, 2005
IICL Announces 2005 Continuing Professional Education Course Schedule

Briarcliff Manor, New York- IICL President Henry F. White announced the 2005 IICL Continuing Professional Education Course schedule. Ten courses will be offered throughout the year, including two sessions of the popular Reefer Course and four sessions of each the Chassis Inspection and Dry Van Inspection courses.

The Refrigerated container course consists of intensive instruction of reefer inspection and repair.
Rotterdam, Netherlands - March 15 - 18
Second location has yet to be determined

The Chassis Inspection course allows for a review of IICL chassis manuals and criteria in addition to presentations made by industry experts covering brake and tire issues.
New York - February 2
Miami - April 7
Chicago - September 13
Los Angeles - October 12

The Dry Van Inspection course will address inspection and repair as well as review damage criteria.
In addition, students will become more familiar with the IICL measuring techniques.
New York - February 3
Miami - April 8
Chicago - September 14
Los Angeles - October 13

To obtain additional information on the courses as well as a registration form, please visit IICL's website at www.iicl.org or contact IICL via e-mail , telephone +1-914-747-9100 or fax +1-914-747-4600.

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December 30, 2004
IICL Exams Slated for September 2005
More Than 500 Inspectors Pass 2004 Exams

Briarcliff Manor, New York---- IICL President Henry F. White, Jr. has announced that the next inspectors' examinations will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2005. The Container Inspector's Examination will be held at over 40 locations around the world, while the Chassis Inspector's Examination will be offered at locations across the U.S. and elsewhere if requested. Test candidates can register for the exams as well as purchase the necessary study publications online via IICL's website at www.iicl.org

Approximately sixty eight percent of the 725 candidates passed IICL's latest round of container testing in September 2004. Seventy two percent of the nearly 80 candidates representing Chile, China, Korea, Vietnam and the U.S. passed the Chassis exam.

The Container Inspector's Examination tests knowledge of IICL criteria in container inspection and repair, while the chassis exam focuses on IICL guidance for chassis inspections and maintenance. Candidates who pass the exam are awarded IICL certificates, photo-identification cards and will have their names listed in the IICL Online Inspection Directory.

For further information, contact IICL's Director of Examinations, Maria Mauriello at telephone +1-914-747-9100, fax +1-914-747-4600 or e-mail mmauriello@iicl.org

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September 15, 2004
Damage Measurement Tools Now Available!

Briarcliff Manor, New York- IICL President Henry F. White, Jr. is pleased to announce the availability of survey inspection tools. These tools, as prominently displayed in the Damage Measurement Guide, can be purchased through the IICL website www.iicl.org

The tools, which consist of a hammer, ruler and line gauge, can be purchased as a set or individually. The use of survey tools are an important part of an IICL approved survey and are used worldwide to assure proper measurement of damaged components.

IICL's members are Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

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June 21, 2004
Nearly 500 Register Early for IICL Examinations

Briarcliff Manor, New York - Nearly 500 people have signed up to date for the September 25, 2004 IICL Inspector's Examinations, reported IICL's President Henry F. White, Jr. With the deadline for regular registration approaching on August 13, 2004, IICL continues to receive applications and inquiries from candidates from around the world. In response to demand, IICL has added test centers in Varna, Bulgaria and Valparaiso, Chile among others.

"The record registration numbers this early in the season combined with the many requests for new testing locations continues to demonstrate that the IICL Examination Program fills an important need for training and expertise in the container and chassis industries," stated Mr. White.

This year, for the first time, the Chassis Inspector's Examination will be offered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Shanghai, China; Santiago, Chile and Seoul, Korea at the request of candidates in those countries. The chassis test has previously been offered in the U.S. and Western Hemisphere countries only, as much of the information tested pertains to U.S. regulations on chassis.

Candidates may register for the examination at the regular registration rates of US$325 for the container test and US$225 for the chassis test until August 13th. A late registration period extends from August 14 to August 27, with a registration fee of $350 for the container exam and $250 for the chassis.

Candidates interested in registering may do so online via IICL's website www.iicl.org. Test Information Bulletins, sample questions and a list of test centers are also available at IICL's website.

IICL's members are Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

For more information, contact IICL at telephone +1 (914) 747-9100 or e-mail info@iicl.org.

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February 5, 2004.
IICL Announces Inspector Awards

Briarcliff Manor, New York --- IICL President Henry F. White has announced the award winners of the 2003 Container and Chassis Inspector's Examinations. The awards are given to the candidate(s) achieving the highest score on the exams held the previous fall.

Wang Qian Song of China received the Container Award and the Chassis Award was presented to Mark Finiff of the United States. Among more than 700 container candidates worldwide, Mr. Wang achieved a near perfect score of 99% while Mr. Finiff outscored nearly 100 chassis candidates worldwide by achieving a top score of 97%.

Mr. Wang was previously certified as an IICL inspector in 1997 at which time he passed the examination "with honors". A 1996 graduate of the Zhejiang Fishery University, he is currently employed with Ningbo Victory Container Co., Ltd. located in Ningbo, China. He has been working in their technical department for over seven years. He has been married for one year and is anticipating the birth of his first child this year.

Mr. Finiff is currently the assistant manager at the Flexi-Van Leasing service center in Baltimore, Maryland. Employed with Flexi-Van since August 2000, he was originally hired as a mechanic and was promoted to assistant manager in 2002. Some of his current duties include gate writing, ordering parts and supervising the repair shop and mechanics. Previously, he worked at another Baltimore depot serving as a chassis and container mechanic for 10 years. Mr. Finiff graduated from high school in 1986 and also completed a degree in commercial arts at a technical school. He has been married for more than twelve years and is the father of a son and daughter.

IICL member companies include Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

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February 3, 2004.
IICL Announces 2004 Continuing Professional Education Course Schedule

Briarcliff Manor, New York- IICL President Henry F. White announced the 2004 IICL Continuing Professional Education Course schedule. Ten courses will be offered throughout the year, including two sessions of the popular Reefer Course and four sessions of the Chassis Inspection course. IICL is expanding its program with the introduction of an all-new Dry Van Inspection course. Four sessions will be held throughout the United States.

The Refrigerated container course consists of intensive instruction of reefer inspection and repair.
Qingdao, China - March 25-27
Miami, Florida - May 4-6

The Chassis Inspection course allows for a review of IICL chassis manuals and criteria in addition to presentations made by industry experts covering brake and tire issues.
New York - March 10
Miami - May 3
Chicago - September 15
Los Angeles - November 10

The Dry Van Inspection course will address inspection and repair as well as review damage criteria. In addition, students will become more familiar with the IICL measuring techniques.
New York - March 11
Miami - April 30
Chicago - September 16
Los Angeles - November 11

To obtain additional information on the courses as well as a registration form, please visit IICL's website at www.iicl.org or contact IICL via e-mail info@iicl.org, telephone +1-914-747-9100 or fax +1-914-747-4600.

IICL's members are Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCO, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

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January 16, 2004.
IICL Exams Slated for September 2004, Over 500 Inspectors Pass 2003 Exams

Briarcliff Manor, New York - IICL President Henry F. White, Jr. has announced that the next inspectors' examinations will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2004. The Container Inspector's Examination will be held at over 40 locations around the world, while the Chassis Inspector's Examination will be offered at locations across the U.S. and elsewhere if requested.

Approximately sixty five percent of the 717 inspectors passed IICL's latest round of container testing in September 2003. Seventy percent of the nearly 90 candidates representing Costa Rica, Korea, Philippines and the U.S. passed the Chassis exam.

The Container Inspector's Examination tests knowledge of IICL criteria in container inspection and repair, while the chassis exam focuses on U.S. government regulations and IICL recommendations on chassis inspections and maintenance. Candidates who pass the exam are awarded IICL certificates, photo-identification cards and will have their names listed in the IICL Online Inspection Directory.

Test candidates can register for the exams as well as purchase the necessary study publications online via IICL's website at www.iicl.org IICL's Director of Examinations, Maria Mauriello, is pleased to report that more than forty percent of the total container registrations last year were online transactions. Fifty percent of the total chassis registrations were also placed online via the website.

IICL's members are Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

For further information, contact Maria Mauriello at telephone 1-914-747-9100, fax 1-914-747-4600 or e-mail mmauriello@iicl.org

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January 6, 2004.
IICL Publishes New Gray Areas Manual

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NEW YORK- Today, IICL President Henry F. White announced the release of IICL's pocket-sized Supplement on Inspection & Repair: Gray Areas, 2nd edition. This manual was originally published in 1999 to address and clarify various areas of the IICL-5 (Guide for Container Equipment Inspection, 5th edition)  

The second edition specifically addresses Section 3.4.1 and 3.4.4 (plywood floors- delamination, rolling shear, broken flooring and combination defects). The changes include updated text and revised explanations regarding delamination and rolling shear failure.

Plywood flooring and the issues concerning their inspection have become critical in having the industry understand the cause and effect of why they may fail. The revised text and detailed explanations are intended to give concerned parties a better understanding of these issues.

Copies of the new IICL Gray Areas manual may be purchased for US$25.00 via IICL's Online Store at www.iicl.org

IICL member companies include Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

For more information, contact Gary Danback at tel. +1-914-747-9100, fax +1-914-747-4600 or e-mail

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August 27, 2003.
Guide For Flatrack Container Inspection Released

Briarcliff Manor, New York- Today, IICL President Henry F. White announced the release of the Institute's latest pocket-size publication entitled, "Guide for Flatrack Container Inspection". This manual, the first of its kind, addresses the many different types of flatracks and their key components, and includes inspection tables and proper methods for lifting, stacking and loading.

"Flatracks have become more widely used in today's market place because of their diversity", stated Gary Danback, IICL Director of Technical Services. "The manual's development reinforces the IICL's commitment to continuing professional education and to assisting equipment end users as well as the repair community.

The IICL will use the Guide for Flatrack Container Inspection as the basis for a new course we will offer in 2004. Currently the IICL offers Reefer, Dry Van and Chassis inspection courses in various locations throughout the world.

Representatives from the IICL member companies who supervised the project were: Lew Vitalis of Transamerica Leasing Inc., Robbie Burns of Amficon and Bill Brassington of GeSeaco.

Along with the input of the IICL members this manual was created with the help of equipment designers from Clive-Smith Associates Ltd. and Seadeck who graciously offered their expert advice and information. The manual may be purchased at the introductory price of US$35.00 via IICL's Online Store at www.iicl.org

IICL member companies include Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

For more information, contact Gary Danback at tel. +1-914-747-9100,
fax +1-914-747-4600 or e-mail gdanback@iicl.org

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June 30, 2003.
Nearly 500 Register Early for IICL Examinations

Briarcliff Manor, New York -- Nearly 500 people have signed up to date for the September 27, 2003 IICL Inspector's Examinations, reported IICL's President Henry F. White, Jr. With the deadline for regular registration approaching on August 15, 2003, IICL continues to receive applications and inquiries from candidates from around the world. In response to demand, IICL has added test centers in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Cairo, Egypt, Toronto, Canada and Atlanta, Georgia among others.

"The record registration numbers this early in the season combined with the many requests for new testing locations continues to demonstrate that the IICL Examination Program fills an important need for training and expertise in the container and chassis industries," stated Mr. White.

This year, for the first time, the Chassis Inspector's Examination will be offered in Manila, Philippines at the request of candidates in that country. The chassis test has previously been offered in the U.S. and Western Hemisphere countries only, as much of the information tested pertains to U.S. regulations on chassis. However, companies in the Philippines felt that many of the requirements on chassis inspection and maintenance are applicable to chassis use in their country as well.

Candidates may register for the examination at the regular registration rates of $300 for the container test and $200 for the chassis test until August 15th. A late registration period extends from August 16 to August 29, with a registration fee of $350 for the container exam and $250 for the chassis.

Candidates interested in registering can register online via IICL's website www.iicl.org. Test Information Bulletins, sample questions and a list of test centers are also available at IICL's website.

IICL's members are Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

For more information, contact IICL at telephone +1 (914) 747-9100 or e-mail info@iicl.org.

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May 19, 2003.
IICL's Second Reefer Course of 2003 to be Held in Miami, Florida in September

Briarcliff Manor, New York- IICL President Henry F. White announced that IICL has scheduled its second reefer course of 2003 for September 30 - October 2 in Miami, Florida. If needed, a second session will be created to accommodate all those interested in this course.

The 2-1/2-day course in Miami will offer intensive instruction in reefer inspection and repair, including inspection of both machinery and container structure (including PTIs), repairs of the reefer structure (including foaming), reefer construction and operation, refrigerant conversions, CFC issues and other subjects. The course will be held at the Southeastern Container and Trailer Repair depot in Miami, where students will be able to view and participate in practical demonstrations of subjects as they are covered in the classroom. Students will practice inspecting damaged reefers, observe repairs in progress and participate in PTI reviews.

The deadline for receipt at IICL of registrations and course tuition fees is September 19. The tuition fee is $1000.00, payable by credit card, teletransfer or with a check (non-U.S. students: draft must drawn on a U.S. branch or affiliate of your bank). The fee includes tuition, a copy of the course pocket-sized textbook (Guide for Refrigerated Container Inspection and Repair, 2nd edition) and the Farewell Lunch on October 2. IICL has arranged for a special room rate at the Doubletree Club Miami Airport Hotel for students needing accommodation.

Previous IICL reefer courses have been held in Chile, Australia, Netherlands, Singapore and elsewhere.

To obtain additional information on the course in Miami, including a preliminary course schedule and curriculum as well as a registration form and hotel information, please visit IICL's website at www.iicl.org or contact IICL via e-mail (info@iicl.org), telephone (+1-914-747-9100) or fax (+1-914-747-4600).

IICL's member are Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCO, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

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March 3, 2003.
Electronic Data Interchange Standards Released

Briarcliff Manor, New York- IICL President Henry F. White announced today that the Institute's latest Technical Bulletin entitled, "Electronic Data Interchange Standards (EDIS)" (IICL TB 002) has been posted online at www.iicl.org and can be accessed by clicking on "Technical Bulletins" on the navigation bar. IICL TB 002 covers the following subject areas: 1) External Standards 2) Message Types 3) IICL Preferred Cedex Codes, as well as useful links.

The IICL and its members offer this document as a reference guide for current and potential users of electronic data interchange services. EDIS offers the first time user the ability to understand, in a condensed guide, the formatting of message types, as well as the all important use of CEDEX codes in the creation of estimates. In addition, this Technical Bulletin will have useful links, a section with frequently asked questions, a glossary of EDI terms, as well as the ability to contact the IICL for guidance and direction.

The bulletin has been posted on the Institute's website to benefit the shipping industry, including depots, terminals, shipping lines, leasing companies and EDI vendors. This "living document" will allow us to update its content and react to current issues which are continually raised by the users of EDI.

Representatives from the IICL member companies who supervised the project were: Tony Sowry of Textainer Equipment Management (U.S.) Ltd., Richard Cornwall of Transamerica Leasing, and Bill Brassington of GeSeaco.

IICL member companies include Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

For more information, contact Gary Danback, Director, Technical Services at tel. 1-914-747-9100, fax 1-914-747-4600 or e-mail edisinquiry@iicl.org

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February 24, 2003.
IICL's Second Reefer Course of 2003 to be Held in Costa Rica in April

Briarcliff Manor, New York- IICL President Henry F. White, Jr. announced today that the IICL has scheduled its second reefer course of 2003 for April 28-30th in Limón, Costa Rica. This is the third year that the Institute has offered its popular reefer course twice in one year. The first session was held in Singapore, February 13-15th.

The 2½ day course in Costa Rica will offer intensive instruction in reefer inspection and repair, including inspection of both machinery and container structure (including PTIs), repairs of the reefer structure (including foaming) and other subjects. The course will be held at the Park Hotel and USACO depot in Limón, where students will be able to view and participate in practical demonstrations of subjects as they are covered in the classroom. Students will practice inspecting damaged reefers, observe repairs in progress and participate in PTI reviews.

The faculty will consist of IICL reefer experts James Feneran of Carlisle Leasing International, Paul Raitano of Triton Container International and Gary Danback, Course Coordinator and Director, Technical Services for IICL. Additional guest speakers will be announced.

The deadline for receipt at IICL of registrations and course tuition fees for the course is April 18th. The tuition fee is US$1000.00, payable by credit card, teletransfer or with a check (must be drawn on a U.S. branch or affiliate of your bank). The fee includes tuition, a copy of the course textbook (Guide for Refrigerated Container Inspection and Repair, 2nd edition) and the Farewell Lunch on April 30. IICL has arranged for a special room rate at the Park Hotel, Limón for students needing accommodation.

Previous IICL reefer courses have been held in Chile, Australia, Netherlands, China, the U.S. and elsewhere.

IICL's members are Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCO, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

To obtain additional information on the course in Costa Rica, including a preliminary course schedule and curriculum as well as a registration form and hotel information, please visit IICL's website at www.iicl.org or contact IICL President Henry F. White, Jr. at telephone 1-914-747-9100 or e-mail or Gary Danback at telephone number above or e-mail gdanback@iicl.org.

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January 14, 2003.
IICL Exams Slated for September 2003, REGISTER ONLINE! Over 500 Inspectors Pass 2002 Exams

IICL President Henry F. White, Jr. has announced that the next inspectors' examinations will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2003. The Container Inspector's Examination will be held at over 35 locations around the world, while the Chassis Inspector's Examination will be offered at locations across the U.S. and elsewhere if requested. 

More than 475 inspectors from 43 countries around the world passed IICL's latest round of container testing in September 2002. This figure represents an 8% increase in the number of passing inspectors over 2001. Nearly 60 candidates representing Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras and the U.S. passed the Chassis exam. Inspectors sitting for re-certification, who comprised nearly 21% of all candidates, passed at the high rate of 87%.

The Container Inspector's Examination tests knowledge of IICL criteria in container inspection and repair, while the chassis exam focuses on U.S. government regulations and IICL recommendations on chassis inspections and maintenance. Candidates who pass the exam are awarded IICL certificates, photo-identification cards and will have their names listed in the IICL Inspection Directory.

Beginning February 1st, test candidates will have the ability to register for the exams as well as purchase the necessary study publications on-line via IICL's website at www.iicl.org. Test Information Bulletins can also be accessed via the website. With the addition of e-commerce to the website, the Institute expects customers overall to benefit from the 24/7 service offered by these new features. "IICL hopes that candidates will find these features to be user-friendly and we encourage all candidates to use our on-line system as a means of simplifying and expediting the registration process", stated Maria Mauriello, IICL's Director of Examinations. Test candidates who use a credit card will be automatically registered and notified of their registration number while those who pay by check, money order or teletransfer will be registered upon receipt of payment and then notified of their registration number.

IICL's members are Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

For further information, contact Maria Mauriello at telephone 1-914-747-9100, fax 1-914-747-4600 or e-mail mmauriello@iicl.org

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December 17, 2002.
IICL to Give Two Reefer Courses in 2003

IICL President Henry F. White announced today that again, IICL would offer two separate sessions of its popular annual course on refrigerated containers; one in Singapore and the second location has yet to be determined. Costa Rica and Miami, Florida are the sites under consideration. 

"IICL is pleased to meet the continuing strong demand for professional education, particularly on reefers, by making its course available in two different areas of the world this year," stated Mr. White.

The Singapore session, IICL's twelfth reefer course, will run from Wednesday, February 12 through Friday, February 14. Both 3-day courses will consist of intensive instruction of reefer inspection and repair.

The class in Singapore will be conducted at the Amara Hotel. Practical demonstration will be held at OCWS Logistics Pte. Ltd. Students will be able to view and participate in practical demonstrations of subjects as they are covered, including inspection of both machinery and container structure (including PTIs), repairs of the reefer structure (including foaming), refrigerant conversions, CFC issues and other subjects. In order to bring students first-hand knowledge of reefer contraction, IICL also plans a visit to a nearby reefer container factory to observe reefer manufacturing in progress.

The faculty will consist of IICL experts Colin Jacobs of Cronos, Roland Tan of Transamerica and Gary Danback, IICL Director of Technical Services and Course Coordinator, as well as guest speakers from Carrier and Thermo-King.

The deadline for receipt at IICL of registration and course tuition fees for the Singapore course is January 31, 2003. The tuition fee is U$1000, payable by credit card, teletransfer or with a draft drawn on a U.S. branch or affiliate of a bank. The fee includes tuition, a copy of the current course textbook (Guide for Refrigerated Container Inspection and Repair), lunches for three days and the Farewell Dinner on February 14. IICL has arranged for a special room rate at the Amara Hotel, Singapore for students needing accommodation.

Previous IICL Reefer courses have been held in Australia, Chile, China, Netherlands, the U.S. and elsewhere.

To obtain additional information on the course in Singapore, including a preliminary course schedule and curriculum as well as registration form and hotel information, please visit IICL's website at www.iicl.org or contact IICL via e-mail info@iicl.org, telephone 1-914-747-9100 or fax 1-914-747-4600.

IICL's member are Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCO, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

For more information, contact IICL President Henry F. White, Jr., at telephone number 1-914-747-9100, e-mail info@iicl.org; or Gary Danback at the telephone number above or e-mail gdanback@iicl.org.

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October 29, 2002.
Institute Conducts First of Two Fall Chassis Inspection Courses

IICL President Henry F. White announced today that IICL's first comprehensive Chassis Inspection Course, the newest entry on the Institute's continuing professional education course roster, was successfully completed last week in New Jersey. This course was the first of two IICL chassis inspection courses slated for the fall of 2002 and consisted of a classroom presentation and a practical demonstration. Interport Maintenance Co. Inc. in Newark provided their facilities for IICL's practical demo course activities. The second chassis inspection course is slated for the Los Angeles area in Long Beach, California on November 14th with the practical demonstration at Container-Care in nearby Wilmington. 

"IICL understands the need for continuing professional education in the shipping industry, particularly on chassis inspection, and will look to making its courses available internationally in the future," stated Mr. White. "IICL is a long-time leader in promoting chassis safety and recognizes that companies wanting to avoid serious deficiencies in inspection and repair guidelines must have properly trained personnel."

The one-day courses consist of a classroom classroom discussions covering the chassis inspection process and determining damage and repairworthiness and include overview presentations by chassis vendors. The Newark course included a Federal Mogul presentation on brakes and braking systems, and a Stemco presentation on chassis axles. The practical demonstration component of the courses gives students an on-site view at a depot of proper inspection and repair procedures and allows them to review chassis components, damaged tires and damaged chassis. The Los Angeles area course will include presentations by Meritor Wabco on ABS braking systems and a presentation on tires.

Gary Danback, IICL's Director, Technical Services coordinates and teaches the chassis inspection courses. The registration deadline for the Los Angeles Chassis Inspection Course is November 6th and the tuition fee is $350.00. Tuition includes a full set of IICL chassis publications ($85.00 value), Guide for Container Chassis Inspection, 3rd Edition and Manual for Container Chassis Maintenance, 2nd Edition.

IICL's members are Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

To obtain information and registration forms for the November course in the Long Beach, go to IICL's home page at www.iicl.org or contact IICL by e-mail (info@iicl.org), telephone (1-914-747-9100) or fax (1-914-747-4600). IICL also offers individualized courses tailored to company specifications. Contact Gary Danback at gdanback@iicl.org for further information.

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September 23, 2002.
Flexi-Van Leasing Acquires Chassis From Transport International Pool

Flexi-Van Leasing, Inc. announced the acquisition today of approximately 35,000 marine chassis from Transport International Pool, Inc. (TIP), a GE Capital Company. The acquisition was effective close of business, Friday, September 20, 2002. 

This fleet, when added to Flexi-Van's existing fleet of approximately 95,000 chassis, enhances Flexi-Van's position as the preeminent chassis lessor in North America. In addition to chassis, Flexi-Van is the largest lessor of generator sets in North America. With a combined fleet of over 130,000 chassis, Flexi-Van chassis are now available at over 50 depots located in principal commercial centers throughout North America.

Flexi-Van augments its chassis leasing business with various value-added services including fleet management, equipment tracking, maintenance and repair services, chassis pool administration, and license and insurance certificate administration. Flexi-Van employs cutting-edge technology and uses proprietary software systems to ensure maximum customer service.

George M. Elkas, President and Chief Operating Officer, stated, "Our expanded chassis fleet, together with the above services, enables Flexi-Van to provide excellent value to our customers. Our highly skilled and trained sales force is very excited about this acquisition. We welcome the TIP lessees who are new to Flexi-Van. The TIP lessees, who are existing Flexi-Van customers, can be assured of a smooth transition and a continuation of the excellent customer service they have come to know and expect from Flexi-Van. This acquisition demonstrates Flexi-Van's continuing commitment to its core chassis leasing business."

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September 5, 2002.
Marine Container Plywood Floor Standards Released

IICL President Henry F. White announced today that the Institute's latest Technical Bulletin entitled, "Preferred Standards for Hardwood Plywood Floor Panels" (IICL TB 001) has been posted on-line at www.iicl.org and can be accessed by clicking on "Technical Bulletins" on the navigation bar. IICL TB 001 covers the following subject areas: 1) General Specifications for Container Floor Plywood Panels; 2) Quality Control and Testing Frequency; 3) Standards for the Manufacture and Testing of Hardwood Plywood Floor Panels; and 4) Plywood Floor Audit. 

Mr. White reported, "IICL and its members have noted the need for industry participation and direction in the container plywood floor panel manufacturing process." In May of 2000, IICL endorsed two drawings: "Standard Floorboard Design for Containers: 20ft and 40 ft Dry Vans" which suggested a reduction in the number of board sizes and standardization of sizes. At approximately the same time, IICL launched a project to test plywood floors and publish the results with the specific goal of improving the plywood floor manufacturing process. IICL TB 001 is the culmination of the project and is intended to provide a detailed description of the tests and to outline recommendations for standards for hardwood plywood floor panels in order to obtain consistent quality in their production. Project tests focused on ensuring new panel bond strength, new panel shear strength and long-term adhesive bond durability and includes recommended quality assurance standards for plywood factories so that the factory itself can develop procedures and processes to prevent substandard panels from being shipped to container manufacturers. Mr. White stated further, "The Institute hopes that by making this technical bulletin free to the industry and the public at large it will help bring focus to an area of industry-wide concern."

The project was supervised by representatives from the IICL member companies: Jack Figueira of Textainer Equipment Management (U.S.) Ltd., Lew Vitalis of Transamerica Leasing Inc. and Hank Heacox of Triton Container International Ltd.

IICL member companies include Amficon, CAI, Carlisle, Cronos, Flexi-Van, Florens, GE SeaCo, Gold, Interpool, Textainer, Trac, Transamerica and Triton.

For more information, contact GARY DANBACK, DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL SERVICES at Tel. 1-914-747-9100, Fax 1-914-747-4600 or E-mail gdanback@iicl.org

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May 7, 2002.
IICL CHOOSES NEW CHAIRMAN

Brian Sondey, President of Transamerica Leasing, was elected Chairman of the Board at a recent annual meeting in New York City of the IICL Board of Directors.  Mr. Sondey takes over from outgoing Chairman Hugh Fehrenbach, President of Carlisle Leasing. 

Mr. Sondey assumed his current position at Transamerica in 1999, previously serving as Senior Vice President of Business Development for Transamerica Leasing and Director of Corporate Development for Transamerica Corporation.  Prior to joining Transamerica, Mr. Sondey worked with the Boston Consulting Group and J. P. Morgan.  Mr. Sondey received his B. A. degree in Economics from Amherst College and his M.B.A. from Stanford University, Graduate School of Business.

Currently, Transamerica Leasing, has an operating fleet of more than 1.1. million TEU comprised of standard, refrigerated and special maritime containers.  Transamerica Leasing also operates several industry-leading logistics services businesses including Trader, which sells over 60,000 containers annually for Transamerica and its customers; Greybox, which provides full container operations outsourcing for three shipping lines; and Greyslot, which operates a market for repositioning empty containers.  Transamerica Leasing delivers services by means of a global network of seventeen offices located throughout thirteen countries; in addition, it offers customers the option of conducting their leasing transactions fully electronically through its website at www.tradexonline.com.

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February 26, 2002.
Three Candidates Capture IICL’S Container Inspector’s Award

Messrs. Michael J.S. Andrade and P.S. Pravenkumar, both of India, and Ms. Fan Ling Chao of China, have won the 2001 IICL Container Inspector’s Awards.  The awards were given to the candidate(s) scoring highest among 725 candidates who sat for the IICL Container Inspector’s Examination held in the fall of 2001.  IICL reported that the fall 2001 examination had over 30% more candidates registered than in 2000. 

Mr. Andrade is a re-certified IICL inspector, having first passed the IICL examination in 1995.  He has managed his family’s marine container business, Universal Container Services, in Mumbai, India since 1993.  He attributed his IICL exam success “to the time I spend performing the quality control function at our depots and more importantly to the training I’ve received over the years, working with my father Mr. Edgar Andrade, the founder of Universal.”   P.S. Praveenkumar has recently joined M/S Albatross Dock and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. of Chennai, India in the position of Senior Surveyor/Depot-in Charge.  He received a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from K.G.P.T. Calicut in Kerala, India in 1993 and in 1998, after studying part-time, he received a Certificate in Computer-Aided Design of Drafting from a computer software college in Chennai, India.  Fan Ling Chao is employed by Shanghai Ya Tai International Container Freight Station and Transportation Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China where she is a manager.  Ms. Fan was previously certified as an IICL inspector in 1995 at which time she passed the examination “with honors”.  Previous to her employment with Shanghai Ya Tai International Container, Ms. Fan graduated from Shanghai Teacher-Training University with a degree in mathematics. 

August 28, 2001.
OVER 500 REGISTER EARLY FOR IICL EXAMINATIONS;
NEW TEST CENTERS IN LATIN AMERICA, RUSSIA & TASMANIA

More than 500 people signed up for the November 10, 2001 IICL Inspector’s Examinations over the summer.  With 2001 deadlines on September 14th for regular registration and September 28th for late registration, IICL continues to receive applications and inquiries from candidates from around the world.  In response to demand, IICL has for the first time added test centers in Valencia, Venezuela; San Jose, Costa Rica; Hobart, Tasmania; and St. Petersburg, Russia.  Other special centers include Cairo, Seville, Guayaquil, Harare, Guatemala City and others. 

“The record registration numbers this early in the season combined with the many requests for new testing locations continues to demonstrate that the IICL Examination Program fills an important need for training and expertise in the container and chassis industries,” stated Mr. White.  “With a pilot program for computer-based testing underway, IICL hopes to further address this need by offering its examinations more frequently and in more locations. Computer testing is part of a series of on-going continuing education projects that IICL has undertaken to benefit the industry.”   

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June 21, 2001.
Refined IICL Cleaning Guide Saves Millions

Preliminary surveys conducted recently by IICL member companies have revealed an average reduction in container-cleaning costs of 19% for dry van and 40% for open-top containers between the first quarters of 2000 and 2001.  This cost savings can be ascribed to the implementation of IICL’s General Guide for Container Cleaning (Second Edition) in Summer 2000.  While the figures are preliminary, major depots with whom IICL members consulted generally confirm the strength of the savings.

Henry F. White, Jr., IICL President stated, “The studies confirm that IICL’s on-going, independent initiatives are enhancing the value of the leasing option for customers through cost reductions. All of the IICL members should be congratulated for this remarkable collaboration that produced cost savings for customers.  Once again, the leasing industry’s desire to develop greater efficiencies in container management has been demonstrated.”

“The large sampling in just these few months revealed a significant savings for the shipping lines of over $1,000,000 for dry vans and over $90,000 for open-tops,” commented IICL’s Director of Technical Services Gary Danback, who coordinated the studies with Tony Sowry, Vice President, Operations, Textainer Equipment Management.

This development is the latest in a series of IICL Technology Committee efforts, such as the standardized floorboard design (click here for original article on floorboard design), the joint IICL-IANA Chassis Inspection Guide and others.  IICL’s floorboard initiative is reported to have had a major impact on the container industry by reducing the number of boards manufactured and kept in stock both for new builds and repairs.  The Chassis Guide is aimed at promoting compliance with U.S. highway regulations and improving safety on U.S. roads.

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Hugh Fehrenbach, President of Carlisle Leasing International, was elected Chairman of the Board at the recent annual meeting of the IICL Board of Directors.  Mr. Fehrenbach takes over from outgoing Chairman Dennis J. Tietz, CEO of the Cronos Group.

Mr. Fehrenbach has headed Carlisle Leasing since 1996, having joined as Vice President at its inception in 1993.  He has over 25 years experience in the industry, having held senior positions with container leasing companies as well as refrigeration equipment manufacturers.  Prior to joining Carlisle, Mr. Fehrenbach served as Regional Sales Manager, U.S. West Coast, for the Container Division of Carrier Transicold Company (1990-1993); as an independent manufacturer’s representative (1987-1990); and for Flexi-Van Leasing, serving as Vice President Asia Pacific (1985-1987), Vice President Technical Services (1983-1985) and Vice President Refrigerated Services (1979-1983).  Mr. Fehrenbach obtained his B.A. and M.B.A. degrees from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey.

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IICL gave two courses on refrigerated container inspection and repair, one in Shanghai, China on March 26 – 28 and the other in Miami, Florida on April 9–11. This is the first time that IICL has offered two separate sessions of its popular annual course in one year. 

The Shanghai course was held at Donghwa Container Transportation Service Co.  Students came from China, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, U.A.E. and Vietnam.  Instruction took place in Donghwa’s recently remodeled modern classroom and outside in the yard where students viewed practical demonstrations of subjects as they were covered, including repairs in progress at various stages of completion, inspections of damaged reefers, PTIs and foaming.  Carrier and Thermo-King offered presentations on their most current equipment and answered the many questions presented to them by the students.  On the third day of the course, students visited Shanghai CIMC Reefer Containers factory to study construction of new equipment with the primary focus of viewing the foaming process.  The course concluded with a dinner at which students were presented certificates of attendance.

The faculty for the Shanghai course consisted of IICL experts Jerman Lau of Florens, Colin Jacobs of Cronos, Albert To of Transamerica and Gary Danback, IICL Director of Technical Services and Course Coordinator, as well as Goh Ah Huat and Steven Leng of Carrier Transicold and David Forsmark of Thermo-King.

The Miami course, held at the Southeastern Trailer and Container Repairs depot, drew students from the U.S., Brazil, Colombia, Italy, Mexico and Venezuela.  Like the Shanghai course, topics covered included inspection criteria, repair methods, CFC conversions and other topics.  Instructors were John Colabello of Carlisle, Lew Vitalis of Transamerica and Gary Danback, assisted by Mark Donahoe and Peter Kang of Carrier Transicold and Edwin Cardono of Thermo-King.  Students were presented certificates of attendance at a farewell luncheon.

April 3, 2001.
Joint Petition to FMCSA on Conspicuity

On Friday, March 30^th, The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association (“OCEMA”), the Intermodal Association of North America (“IANA”), the Institute of International Container Lessors (“IICL”), and the Association of American Railroads (“AAR”), collectively representing hundreds of companies owning or operating intermodal equipment (“the Associations”), petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a one-year extension of a deadline in which to complete the retrofit of certain intermodal trailers and semitrailers (including chassis) with reflective materials. 

In 1999, the FHWA, FMCSA’s predecessor agency, issued regulations calling for the retrofit of all trailers and chassis manufactured before December 1, 1993 with reflective material, in addition to mandatory, existing lighting, by June 1, 2001.  Of the approximately 430,000 intermodal trailers and chassis governed by these regulations, more than 80% of which are owned or operated by the Associations, over 55% or approximately 237,000 will be retrofitted by the June 1, 2001 deadline.

The Associations realize that despite the industry’s best efforts, a failure to achieve this goal by the June 1^st deadline will render this equipment potentially unavailable for use.  The resulting shortage of equipment could lead to congestion and gridlock at U. S. ports, rail terminals, and inland facilities just as the peak shipping season accelerates. 

Hank White, President of the IICL, one of the associations filing the petition, commented, “When the retro-reflectivity regulation was issued, some industry commentators predicted that a five (5) year period would be required to complete the mandated retrofits.  Since 1999, an unprecedented growth in trade has kept this equipment in almost constant use, making it very difficult to capture for retrofit.  Under the circumstances, completing this task in three (3) years will be a major and noteworthy achievement.”  Asked whether the extension would have an impact on highway safety, IANA President Joni Casey replied, “The extension is consistent with not only the FMCSA goals but also all of those who promote highway safety.  The number of trailers and chassis covered by this request is a relatively small portion of the total number of chassis and trailers in active use in the United States, which in any event are primarily used for short hauls in port areas.  In our view, highway and port congestion and gridlock would raise a greater safety hazard.” 

For more information, contact any of the co-petitioners.

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March 6, 2001.
Over 350 Inspectors Pass 2000 Tests

Inspectors from 33 nations around the world passed IICL’s latest round of testing in November 2000.  The Asian Pacific rim accounted for the largest number or 43% of the total, with the Indian Ocean and Australia-New Zealand regions adding approximately 10% each.  With special test centers for the 2000 test in Montevideo, Buenos Aires and Guayaquil, the percentage of passing candidates from Latin America jumped from 13% of all candidates last year to almost 18%.  The USA and Canada accounted for 10%, with Europe and the African / Middle Eastern area totaling 5% each. 

The countries with the highest passing rates were Peru, where all 7 test takers passed the exam;  Italy, where 11 out of 12 received a passing score; South Africa and Sri Lanka, where 5 out of 6 candidates passed; and mainland China, where 89% of inspectors sitting for the test in Shanghai passed (up from 88% last year).  Inspectors sitting for recertification, who comprised nearly a third of all candidates, also passed at a rate of 89%. 

Nearly a quarter of passing candidates are employees of shipping companies, including lines such as P&O Nedlloyd, Maersk Sealand, NYK, APL/NOL, COSCO, Hanjin, MSC, Hamburg Sud, Safmarine, CMA/CGM, Americana Ships (formerly Mexican Line) and others.  A little over half the candidates came from container depots, with the remainder reporting their employers as surveying companies, lessors or other organizations, such as military units.   

All the newly-certified inspectors are now listed in the 2001 Inspection Directory, click here to go to the directory or use the navigation bar at left or bottom. 

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February 25, 2001.
IICL Directory Goes On-Line 

The latest IICL publication to go on-line is the 2001 Inspection Directory listing more than 2200  IICL-certified container and chassis inspectors and over 800 companies that employ them.  The Directory has been posted in a new and easy-to-use format that allows browsers to click into any country to view inspectors and companies listed for that country.  Included are 65 nations on all continents with the exception of Antartica -- testimony to the widespread diffusion of IICL criteria and technical information around the globe. 

Featured in the Directory’s company listings are “Company Profiles”, professional advertisement listings providing information on repair depots and surveying companies such as services offered and areas serviced, size of facility and equipment available (for depots), computer systems, number of IICL inspectors, other management services offered (surveying companies), etc.  For information on placing a professional advertisement listing in the on-line Directory, click on the instructions on the Directory contents page on IICL’s website. 

The inspectors listed in the Directory obtained IICL certification by passing the IICL worldwide Container or U.S. Chassis Inspector’s Examinations within the past five years.  

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February 22, 2001. 
Three Win IICL Inspector Awards 

The 2001 IICL Container Inspectors’ Awards have gone to three inspectors, two from China and one working in the United Arab Emirates.  The awards are given to the candidate(s) scoring highest on the IICL Container Inspector’s Examination held the previous fall.  

Sharing the prize for achieving the top score on the Container Inspector’s Examination among 550 candidates worldwide are Ramanathan Dhandayuthapani, a native of India currently working in the United Arab Emirates, and Hou Ying Chen and Sheng Qing of China. 

Mr. Ramanathan Dhandayuthapani is employed by Middle East Container Repair Company (MECRC) of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he is a member of the Inspection Team at the company’s newly opened container workshop in Jebel Ali Port in Dubai.  A native of India, 28-year old Mr. Dhandayuthapani joined MECRC in 1992 as a Trainee Container Inspector.  Obtaining a First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 1990, he was first certified by IICL in 1995.  The General Manager of MECRC, John Ash, writes, “I was personally delighted that a member of the company should win such an award, especially as it’s only been awarded to 40 people in the 16 years since 1985!”  

Mr. Hou Ying Chun has worked for Shanghai Singamas Container Transportation Co., Ltd. for the past three years as M&R Director for dry van and reefer containers.   Born in 1976, Mr. Hou majored in Business Administration at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology.  He describes his family as “not rich, but happy, with retired mother and father and a lovely sister in University”. 

Mr. Sheng Qing, who has worked in the container industry for more than seven years, has been responsible for container inspection, repair and management at the joint-venture company Shanghai Hero International Container Repair and Store for six years. Previously, he worked at Donghai Shipping Yard and the Bao Yang Depot.  A 1985 graduate of the Shanghai Agricultural and Science Institute, where he won the Science Development Prize, Mr. Sheng also obtained a degree in 1992 from the Shanghai Foreign Language University. Like Mr. Dhandayuthapani, Mr. Sheng is a recertified IICL inspector, having first passed the IICL examination in 1995.  “When I heard from you,” Mr. Sheng wrote us, “I felt I was the happiest man in the world!”

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February 12, 2001. 
IICL’S SECOND REEFER COURSE OF 2001 TO BE HELD IN MIAMI, FLORIDA IN APRIL

IICL has scheduled its second reefer course of 2001 for April 9-11 in Miami, Florida.   This is the first year that the Institute has offered its popular reefer course twice in one year.  The first session is slated for Shanghai, China, on March 26 – 28^th. 

“Increasing trade in the Western Hemisphere demands training in shipping-related areas,” Henry F. White, Jr. , IICL President stated. “Refrigerated containers are now a major factor in inter-American cargo, and proper maintenance in good condition is key to enhancing this trade. IICL’s course in Chile last year was fully booked, indicating a demand for the same training in the US, Caribbean and Central American regions.”

The faculty will consist of IICL reefer experts Lew Vitalis of Transamerica Leasing Inc., John Colabello of Carlisle Leasing International and Gary Danback, Course Coordinator and Director, Technical Services for IICL.  Additional guest speakers will be announced.

Previous IICL reefer courses have been held in Chile, Australia, Netherlands, Singapore, the U.S.  and elsewhere.  

Complete information on the courses is listed on this website.   Click here 

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October 10, 2000.  
IICL RELEASES RESULTS OF ITS 2000 LEASED CONTAINER FLEET SURVEY:  Four Reports posted on Institute's Website

Statistics from the 2000 Leased Container Fleet Survey were posted on the Institute of International Container Lessors’ website today (click here to view survey).   The information on the fleets of survey participants as of January 1, 2000 is published as five short reports, with the reports posted today covering specials, chassis, purchases, and domestic containers/European swapbodies. In light of changes to the number of companies reporting, limited comparisons with other years are offered.

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August 7, 2000. 
IICL PUBLISHES ON LINE; ISSUES TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON WEB

The Institute’s first technical publication to go on-line, Technical Bulletin S2, an addendum to the Repair Manual for Steel Freight Containers, Fifth Edition can be downloaded free of cost. The Bulletin contains key information on surface preparation and painting condensed from the Specifications for Steel Container Refurbishing, which has been discontinued. This addendum issued as Appendix E, supplements material already included in less detail in the Repair Manual.

Visitors to the IICL website can download  and print out the Bulletin (click here), punch three holes and insert the pages into their copies of the Repair Manual, which was printed in binder format to allow for just such an addendum. Printed copies of Technical Bulletin S2 are also available and can be purchased from IICL for $12 (USA/Canada) and $13 (elsewhere).

"Publication of the Technical Bulletin on the web continues IICL’s on-going effort to provide worldwide access to information impacting the container industry," stated Mr. White. Mr. White noted that IICL is also exploring the feasibility of placing other technical publications on its website. In the interim, to increase accessibility to IICL criteria and technical information, IICL has reduced its prices for guides and manuals.

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Registration for the Container and Chassis Inspectors’ Certification Examinations is brisk as the September 8^th early-fall deadline approaches.

The Institute has awarded three full scholarships for the Container Inspector’s Examination to candidates from Kenya, India and Papua New Guinea. The scholarships, which have been awarded for four years, are chosen on the basis of financial need, the applicants’ future plans and an essay on the role of inspection in the container industry. The award includes the registration fee and a full set of the manuals on which the examination is based. 

Applications are up for the Asian Pacific rim, with registration from Latin America also strong; in addition to IICL's regular testing centers in Santiago, Lima and Sao Paulo, test centers were also expect offered in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Guayaquil and Bogota.

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IICL has issued a 2nd edition of the General Guide for Container Cleaning.

Dramatically different from the first edition,  the Cleaning manual provides one table of all-purpose cleanliness criteria and features 78 color photos depicting a variety of conditions likely to occur on the interior or exterior of a container.  The manual recommends whether conditions such as those shown require cleaning or not. Criteria for determining if conditions warrant cleaning have also been substantially revised since publication of the first edition of the Cleaning Guide in 1995. In addition, the recommended cleaning methods have been revised and simplified.

"The new edition of the Cleaning Guide is meant to illustrate real-life conditions encountered in the field," stated Jack Figueira of Textainer, Chairman of the IICL Cleaning Guide subcommittee. "Inspectors will be able to compare the conditions shown in the photos to actual situations. The committee felt that it would be easier to convey the criteria by means of photographs than words."

"One of the major objectives of the Cleaning Guide is to enhance lessee cost control. For instance, sweeping replaces hot-pressure washing as the primary cleaning method", said Hank Heacox of Triton, who assisted Mr. Figueira on the Cleaning Guide subcommittee.

In another change from the first edition, the new Cleaning Guide covers open-top and refrigerated containers as well as dry-vans. Photographs show incremental levels of the same condition, as for instance in the case of floor stains or wall scratches to dry-vans and open-tops, to help inspectors understand the level of cleanliness that would be acceptable to shippers and lessees. The difference in requirements for dry-vans as opposed to open-tops is given for each condition illustrated.

The 4" by 6" color photographs depicting conditions are printed one to a page in order to show each condition in as much detail as possible. Below each photograph is a description identifying the condition illustrated and a small table recommending whether any action is required and the appropriate cleaning method to use when cleaning is required. The manual has been printed in a 3-ring binder to allow for insertion of catalogues and other useful material for container inspectors.

The Guide can be obtained from IICL for $45.00 (delivery within USA and Canada) and $50.00 (delivery elsewhere). IICL Price List and Order Form
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June 1, 2000.
IICL PUBLISHES ON WORLD WIDE WEB: INSPECTION DIRECTORY POSTED ON-LINE

IICL has launched its first e-publishing venture with posting of the 2000 IICL Inspection Directory on the Internet.  The 172-page Directory lists container and chassis inspectors currently certified by IICL (as well as the companies that employ them) in 65 countries, including newcomers Bosnia and Herzegovina, Costa Rica, Ivory Coast, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda and Ukraine.
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May 10, 2000. 
IICL AND IANA ISSUE NEW CHASSIS INSPECTION GUIDE

IICL and IANA (Intermodal Association of North America) have announced publication of a new, third edition of the Guide for Container Chassis Inspection.

The Guide was prepared by a Joint Intermodal Task Force consisting of representatives from the two organizations and from the shipping lines, and was edited and published by IICL. The task force, chaired by Mark Merezio of Flexi-Van Leasing, revised the previous edition of the original IICL manual to include the latest USDOT regulations governing chassis inspection and to provide information on current chassis design and practice. 

"We were happy to get participation from all sectors of the chassis industry in developing this new edition," stated Mr. Merezio. "The Guide will provide key aid to the industry in maintaining chassis in good condition and in complying with federal safety initiatives. If companies follow the Guide and ensure that equipment is delivered and remains in operable condition, costs and delays associated with out-of-service emergency repairs should be avoided."

The third edition includes information on the latest USDOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (formerly FHWA) regulations, including rules on conspicuity, automatic brake systems and automatic slack adjusters. Ten tables of inspection criteria provide the reader with criteria for determining if damage to various components of a chassis should be repaired.  25 pages longer than the 2^nd edition, the new Guide features more than 50 new photos illustrating types of chassis in use today as well as typical examples of chassis damage.  Procedures to follow when inspecting a chassis are described in detail.  Nineteen technical drawings, most of them new to this edition, illustrate the different chassis types and individual chassis components covered. Appendices to the Guide include tables detailing Federal regulations on lighting devices, conspicuity and brake readjustment limits as well as a sample USDOT Inspection Report Form and a sample USDOT decal.

Participating on the Joint Intermodal Task Force that developed the Guide were, in addition to Chairman Mark Merezio of Flexi-Van: Ron Misorski of Maersk Sealand, Allan Goldstein and Jim Feneran of Transamerica Leasing, Tom Slattery of Flexi-Van, Tom Kelly of Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Mike Arrow, IICL Engineer. Also contributing to the Guide were Gerry Wolf of Transamerica Leasing, Russell Graef of ContainerPort Group and Neil Mark of CSX Lines.
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Three new companies -- Gateway, Gold and Amficon -- have joined IICL, boosting membership to fourteen companies. IICL now represents more than 95% of the international container leasing industry with a combined fleet of approximately 6.6 million TEUs.

"IICL is starting the new millennium with a strong and expanded commitment from the leasing industry," stated Mr. White, IICL President. "This commitment lends new strength to our mission of finding innovative and cost-effective solutions to issues facing the transportation industry today and demonstrating the advantages of container and chassis leasing as an integral link in the intermodal network."

Gateway Container International Ltd., a Bermuda company, was founded just three years ago by Raphael Che, former CEO of Genstar Container, and has quickly grown into a major player with approximatelym 240,000 TEUs as of January 2000. The company maintains thirteen service offices around the world, including its main administrative service office in San Francisco.

Paris-based Gold Container Corp., a subsidiary of Touax Group, also ranks among the world’s top lessors of maritime dry freight containers with a fleet of some 135,000 TEUs. The Touax Group is continental Europe’s leading lessor of intermodal equipment for waterway, rail and maritime transport and modular building.  "The IICL offers its members the possibility not only to exchange ideas but also to join forces on various issues," stated Gold’s Managing Director Fernand Kesteloot.

Amficon (Amphibious Container Leasing Limited), based in the United Kingdom, was founded in 1972 and currently operates a fleet of 80,000 TEUs consisting mainly of high cubes, open-tops and flat racks. The company has offices and agents in Germany , the U.S., the Far East, the Mediterranean, South America and Australia and offers a worldwide network of depots. "I am delighted to be joining IICL, and look forward to contributing in any way that I can towards its goals," Amficon Managing Director Basil Henley commented.
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IICL's eighth annual course on refrigerated container inspection and repair took place in Valparaíso and nearby Viña del Mar, Chile. The course was given to 48 students divided into two sessions: one between April 10-12 and the other between April 12-14. The first IICL reefer course ever given in South America drew students primarily from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, Guatemala and the USA.

Instruction in IICL inspection and repair criteria for reefers was a focus of the classroom sessions, held at the Gala Hotel in Viña del Mar. Practical demonstrations of inspection and repair techniques, including machinery pre-trip inspection and foaming, were provided in the afternoons at the TESCO and SAAM depots in Valparaíso. Both class sections joined together at the hotel on April 12 for a day-long intensive study of cargo- and machinery-related topics. Student project teams tackled typical inspection situations both as a classroom assignment and in the depots.

IICL faculty members included Barry Benton, Senior Manager for reefers at Triton Container (UK); Colin Jacobs, M&R Manager for reefers at Cronos Containers (UK) and IICL Engineer and course coordinator Mike Arrow. They were assisted by Benjamin Hernández, Service Engineer of Carrier Transicold (USA) and Juan Jurado, President of TASESA Container Terminal (Ecuador).

Spanish-language classroom discussion and bilingual written materials were important features of the course, and Messrs. Arrow and Hernández made their presentations in Spanish. "Juan Jurado provided a valuable service not only in his industry knowledge, but also in his excellent consecutive translation of the English-language presentations, as well as the lively question-and-answer dialogues in the classroom and depots," said Mike Arrow. "Ben Hernández’s native fluency was also extremely helpful. Because of this support, IICL was able to provide instruction and guidance in a local language other than English to an important emerging reefer industry market."

Instrumental to the course was the active support of the TESCO and SAAM depots. TESCO’s team, headed by Alejandro Plencovich (Managing Director) and José Navarro (Valparaíso Operations Manager), coordinated the inspection demonstrations. The SAAM group, headed by Gastón Bastías (Chief, General Operations and Depots Division) and Claudio Asenjo (Chief, Training), prepared the repair exhibits and the foaming demonstrations.

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May 2, 2000.
NEW CHAIRMAN TAKES OFFICE AT IICL

Dennis J. Tietz, CEO and Chairman of the Board of The Cronos Group, has been elected Chairman of IICL at the Institute’s recent annual meeting. Mr. Tietz, who will serve for the next twelve months, succeeds outgoing IICL Chairman Hiro Ogawa, Chairman of CAI. Also elected were Hugh A. Fehrenbach of Carlisle as First Vice President and R.S. Ward of GE SeaCo as Second Vice President. Henry F. White, Jr. of IICL and Flexi-Van’s George Elkas continue as President and Treasurer respectively.

In accepting the post, Mr. Tietz stated, "I am excited to become Chairman of IICL, and look forward to working closely with all the members to continue building the organization in a way that will benefit the container leasing industry throughout the world and strengthen relationships with the steamship lines who are our customers."

Chosen as Cronos’ CEO in December 1998 and as Chairman of the Board of Directors in March 1999, Mr. Tietz brings many years of expertise in the container leasing industry to his new post as IICL Chairman. Joining Cronos Capital Corp. ("CCC", a company subsidiary) in 1981, he ran the U.S. and European container lease operations before taking over the organization and marketing of CCC investment programs in 1986. Previously, Mr. Tietz served as regional manager of leasing and operations activities for Trans Ocean Leasing in Houston, Texas. A licensed securities principal with the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), Mr. Tietz holds a B.S. in Business Administration from San Jose State University.

Cronos is one of the world’s major marine cargo container lessors, with a diversified fleet of over 365,000 TEUs of dry-van, refrigerated and other specialized containers.
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The IICL Technology Committee has endorsed a standard floorboard design for 20’ and 40’ dry van containers.

"Standardization of floorboard design has become a top priority in the container industry due to increasing shortages of hardwood plywood used for container flooring," stated Mr. White.

The new design, developed by IICL member companies led by Triton and Textainer, is aimed at addressing this issue by reducing the number of different types of floorboards currently specified by container buyers. The wide variety in floorboard dimensions required by leasing companies and shipping lines, combined with the short supply of the hardwood plywood material used for floorboards, has forced plywood mills and container manufacturers to stockpile large quantities of boards to meet every specification. The situation has not only impacted manufacturers, but has also limited the ability of leasing companies to meet market requirements by changing their size allocations on short notice.

"The IICL Standard Floorboard Design for 20’ and 40’ containers will reduce the average number of floorboards with different dimensions per buyer from 7 to 2," said Peter Ouborg, Vice President Engineering for Triton and Chairman of the IICL Technology Committee. "The design is fully tested, meets ISO floor tests plus 33% and allows owners to choose between C-cold-rolled or double-Z bottom side rails and designs with 28 or 29 crossmembers."

Mr. Ouborg reported that both container manufacturers and plywood mills have expressed interest in the new IICL standard design, and are planning to promote it to their customers.

To obtain a copy of the drawings of the standard floorboard design, contact IICL at info@iicl.org, and provide a company name and full mailing address. The drawings cannot be sent electronically.

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