The Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) is non governmental organization that represents container leasing companies all around the world, and IICL is the industry’s main leading trade association of the container and chassis leasing. On behalf of its members the IICL is involved in governmental, regulatory, customs, tax, educational, technological, and environmental issues. IICL active with International Maritime Organization (IMO), Organization for Standardization (ISO), World Customs Organization (WCO), the UN conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
It was founded in 1971, the IICL is a Delaware (USA) corporation, with the goal of promoting and developing the use of containers as an efficient and safe ways to ship goods around the world.
Key functions and activities of the Institute of International Container Lessors
- Standardization – Establishing and upholding standards for container specifications, maintenance, and repair in order to ensure that containers comply with international requirements.
- Research and Education – Conducting research on container-related issues and offering educational tools to its members and the industry.
- Networking and Collaboration – Promoting networking and collaboration among container leasing companies, shipping lines, and other industry stakeholders.
- Industry Advocacy – Representing the interests of container leasing firms in interactions with governments, international organizations, and other relevant authorities.
- Best Practices – To improve efficiency and safety, we promote best practices in container leasing, operations, and management.
- Sustainability – Promoting eco-friendly methods in container business and backing projects for sustainability and recycling containers.
Member Companies of the Institute of International Container Lessors
- CAI Leasing Company
- SEACO Leasing Company
- Touax Leasing Company
- SeaCube Leasing Company
- Textainer Leasing Company
- Triton Leasing Company
- DCLI Chassis Provider
- TRAC Intermodal
- FlexiVan Chassis Leasing
Certification Exams & Online Training Courses conducted by IICL
Certification Exams
- Dry Van Container Inspector’s Certification Examination
- Refrigerated Container Inspector Certification Examination
- Chassis Inspector Certification Examination
Online Training Courses
- IMO Convention for Safe Containers Online (CSC) Training Course
- IICL Online Dry Van Container Training Course
- IICL Online Dry Van Training Course & Preparatory Assistant for the Dry Van Container Inspector Certification Examination
What are the IICL Publications
Hardcopy Manuals
- Repair Manual for Steel Freight Containers, 5th Edition
- Supp. on Inspection & Repair: Gray Areas, 2nd edition
- General Guide for Container Cleaning, 3rd Edition
- Guide for Flatrack Container Inspection
- Guide for Flatrack Container Repair
- Guide for Container Equip. Inspection, 6th Edition
- Guide for Open Top Container Equipment Inspection
- Guide for Palletwide Inspection and Repairs Standards
- Guide for Floorboard Quality Assurance Program
- Container Chassis Inspection & Maintenance, 4th Edition
- General Guide for GENSETS Inspection and Repair Standards
- General Guide for Refrigerated Container Inspection & Repair, 4th Edition
- International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972
Digital Manuals
- Guide for Container Equip. Inspection, 6th Edition
- Repair Manual for Steel Freight Containers, 5th Edition
- Supp. on Inspection & Repair: Gray Areas, 2nd edition
- General Guide for Container Cleaning, 3rd Edition
- Guide for Open Top Container Equipment Inspection
- Guide for Palletwide Inspection and Repairs Standards
- Guide for Flatrack Container Inspection
- Guide for Flatrack Container Repair
- General Guide for Refrigerated Container Inspection & Repair, 4th Edition
- Guide for GENSETS Inspection and Repair Standards
- Container Chassis Inspection & Maintenance, 4th Edition
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