ABOUT US
Kar-Tainer: Innovating Vehicle Containerization with Patented Racking Systems and Flexible Leasing Solutions
Kar-Tainer was founded in 1991 as a solutions provider for vehicle containerization. Our solutions are centered around the patented racking system invented and developed by Kar-Tainer's founder, Richard Cox. The Kar-Tainer racking system is a cassette-based system where vehicles are loaded onto the rack externally of the container before being maneuvered into the container with the use of a forklift.
In addition to our top-of-the-class equipment, what makes Kar-Tainer stand out in the world of vehicle containerization is our business model. We operate on a leasing basis where our transport equipment is leased out to our customer, be that an Automotive OEM, a Shipping Line or a Logistics Service Provider offering containerized vehicle transportation services. In the automotive industry where new model launches, changing global trade relations and shifting markets can quickly create changes to the supply chain, we limit the financial risk of vehicle shippers through taking on the hazards of asset ownership. Much like most freight forwarders don't own the containers they use, a vehicle shipper can also avoid making substantial investments into the transportation equipment used to load and ship cars in containers.
From our locations around the globe: South Africa, Bermuda, USA, Spain, and China; our experts are on standby to support our partners with their equipment needs and in their day-to-day operations.
WHAT WE DO
Kar-Tainer designs, markets and leases out Vehicle Containerization systems.
The heart of our service scope is the unique containerization systems we provide; the patented Kar-Tainer CBU, SKD and Motorcycle cassette systems. These systems are leased out to our global partners for use in their containerized vehicle supply chains.
Our market-unique equipment leasing model ensures that we stay engaged in any project where Kar-Tainer equipment is in use throughout the whole timeframe of the project. Unlike other companies in the same industry who sell equipment, we are not out of your hair once the ink has dried on a sales contact, and the project is ready to launch. We stay committed to each and every project, providing personnel training, quality audits througout the project, and make sure our partners have access to a Kar-Tainer Expert whenever needed.
We act as consultants and close liasons to our partners, supporting at every stage required throughout setting up new containerized vehicle transport solutions. We can advise on location and terminals used for the loading and unloading of vehicles; we support in choosing other partners needed to ensure safe and reliable operations; we stand by our partners side throughout implementation and startup; and we can even consult on in-plant supply chain design. Wherever Kar-Tainer equipment is chosen for shipping vehicles, we commit to making the solution work, whatever the cost.
OUR NUMBERS
We've covered the World
Kar-Tainer International has more than 33 years experience in the cars-in-container business. In that time Kar-Tainer has shipped over 1.6 million vehicles to and from many global destinations such as Africa, China, India, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Central America.
33
Years of history
2 mil
Vehicles shipped
30+
Contries
5
Locations around the world
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