— Guides

Operator guides.

Reference material for the operators we serve. Grade definitions, marking standards, and the dimensions you keep meaning to memorize.

One-Way Lease

The definitive guide. Mechanics, pricing structure, the China-to-North America corridor, and what to look for in a counterparty.

NEW, 3-Trip, IICL, Cargo Worthy, WWT, As-Is — how the grades differ and when to spec each.

The plate, the inspection cycle, ACEP vs PES, and re-certifying a stored container for export.

Bureau International des Containers owner-prefix system. How OWL’s three prefixes work in the registry.

The international standard for container identification — owner prefix, type code, check digit, and operational markings.

10ʹ through 53ʹ — internal, external, door opening, and cube capacity for every type we stock.