Singapore, September 17, 2024

Press release:

Peacock Container Group successfully closes its debt facility extension and increase, paving the way for growth

Peacock is delighted to welcome Landesbank Hessen-Thüeringen Girozentrale (“Helaba”) and Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (“CACIB”) to its lender group, both of whom are experienced lenders to the space. This confirms the continued attractiveness of the sector and its resilience. They join Peacock’s existing lenders group, which comprises ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (“ABN AMRO”), ING Bank N.V., Singapore Branch (“ING”), Clifford Capital Pte. Ltd. (“Clifford Capital”), Credit Industriel & Commercial, Singapore Branch (“CIC”) and Keybank National Association (“Keybank”).

Charles-Hadrien Lassalle, Peacock’s CFO adds: “We are honoured and very pleased to see Helaba and CACIB, two very experienced lenders with track record in our space, join our lenders group. This reaffirms the attractiveness of our industry while encouraging us to continue our efforts to grow the Peacock group, both quantitatively via our active fleet expansion strategy, and qualitatively, via the continuous upgrading of our global platform. We also would like to warmly thank our existing lenders, ABN AMRO, ING, Clifford Capital, CIC and Keybank for their continued support over the years and through this key refinancing exercise. It gives us increased visibility and headroom to fulfil our long-term plan to grow our business.”

ABOUT THE PEACOCK CONTAINER GROUP

Peacock Container group specialises in the leasing of tank containers to producers and transportation companies active in the international energy, chemical, gas and food processing industries. Peacock Container has a global focus and has offices in Singapore, Rotterdam and Houston, and sales representatives in Shanghai. Its fleet consists of about 24,000 ISO tank and other shipping containers, varying in capacity from 14,000 to 35,000 litres.

Rotterdam,
1 July 2024

Press release:

With over two decades of invaluable experience in ISO tank repair, maintenance, operations and sales, Daniel Johnson brings a wealth of knowledge to the Peacock Container team. His previous roles with prominent global operators, lessors and depots have equipped him with a broad understanding of the industry, enhancing various aspects of the services Peacock Container offers.

In his new role, Daniel will be pivotal in driving technical sales and managing maintenance and repair services across the Americas. His comprehensive expertise in ISO tanks, coupled with his insight into market dynamics and operational challenges, will ensure that Peacock Container maintains its commitment to delivering top-notch quality and compliance for its customers.

"We are thrilled to welcome Daniel to our team," said Jesse Vermeijden, CEO of Peacock Container. "His extensive experience and deep technical and market knowledge will significantly strengthen our business. His appointment underscores our dedication to the region and our ambition to deliver high-level service to our customers worldwide."

"I am delighted to join Peacock Container and work with such a renowned team," said Daniel Johnson. "I look forward to applying my experience and knowledge to contribute to the company’s ongoing success and uphold its reputation as a leader in ISO tank container solutions."

About Peacock Container: Peacock Container specializes in leasing tank containers to producers and transportation companies in the international energy, chemical, gas, and food processing industries. With a global presence and offices in Singapore, Rotterdam and Houston as well as sales representatives in Shanghai, Damman, Peacock Container manages a fleet of over 24,000 ISO and other shipping containers, ranging in capacity from 14,000 to 35,000 liters.

Singapore,
6 May 2024

Press release:

Peacock Container Achieves its Second EcoVadis Gold Medal for its sustainability performance

Peacock Container Holding Pte. Ltd., a leading global tank container lessor, has again demonstrated its commitment to sustainable environmental, labour and human rights and ethical practices by achieving a score of 78 in its EcoVadis sustainability rating issued in April 2024. This score marks an improvement on its 2023 rating, reflecting the company's implementation of additional measures and publication of additional sustainability reporting since its last assessment.

In addition, Peacock Container. has been awarded its second EcoVadis gold medal, underlining its exceptional performance and unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices.

This overall result places the company in the top 2% of all organizations rated by EcoVadis in the rental and leasing of equipment sector, and for environmental issues, in the top 1% of entities rated by EvoVadis in this sector. 

Peacock's tank containers play a fundamental role in fostering a reduced carbon environment, owing to their adaptability for intermodal use. Recognized for their exceptional safety standards and durability, these containers are widely acknowledged as a secure and reliable method for transporting liquid and gas products. Peacock is committed to social responsibility, seamlessly integrating sustainability into its overarching strategy and day-to-day operations.

"We are incredibly proud of this achievement and the recognition it gives to our ongoing actions to integrate sustainable environmental, social and governance practices into our strategy and day-to-day operations ," said Group CEO Jesse Vermeijden. "It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who consistently strive to uphold the highest standards of quality and responsibility in everything we do."

This latest milestone further reinforces Peacock Container's position as an industry leader, setting the benchmark for environmental and social performance within the sector. The company remains committed to driving positive change, delivering value to its customers, and contributing to a more sustainable future for all stakeholders. 

About Peacock Container Holding Pte. Ltd.:

Founded in 1986, the Peacock Container group is a leading lessor of tank containers to producers and logistics companies active in the international chemical, energy, gas and food processing industries.  Serving an international client base, Peacock has offices in Singapore, Rotterdam and Houston, and sales representatives in Shanghai and other business hubs.  Its fleet consists of approximately 23,000 ISO tank and other shipping containers varying in capacity from 13,000 to 35,000 litres. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation, the company consistently delivers top-tier services while prioritizing environmental responsibility and social impact. 

About EcoVadis

EcoVadis is the global standard for business sustainability ratings. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. More than 130,000 companies globally have been rated by EcoVadis.

EcoVadis’ business sustainability ratings are based on international sustainability standards such as the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the ISO 26000 standard. Its assessments provide rated companies with an evidenced-based analysis of  performance and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement.

Rotterdam,
29 January 2024

Peacock appointed Hizam Shipping as Agents in Saudi Arabia

We are delighted to announce that Hizam Shipping Agencies has been appointed as the official agents for Peacock in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration underscores Peacock’s commitment to a fast growing market for ISO tank solutions in the Middle East.

Headquartered in Dammam, Hizam Shipping Agencies covers all major gateways of Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Jeddah, and Yanbu. With years of expertise and a comprehensive range of service offerings such as ship/port/NVOCC agency, operating container and dry bulk terminals, freight forwarding, and transport services with 180 flatbed trailers and 75 dump trucks, Hizam provides one-stop services to both local and overseas customers.

Peacock looks forward to continued growth and success in the coming years, maintaining its leadership in the ISO tank leasing market with a fleet size of 23,000 tanks. We remain committed to providing top-notch service to our valued clients.

Rotterdam,
5 December 2023

Press release:

We are happy to announce that Kenny Lim has joined the Peacock family as our new Financial Controller! 

Bringing nearly 10 years of finance expertise to the forefront, Kenny has a comprehensive financial experience; including 5 years of audit experience with two of the Big Four Accounting Firms, namely PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PwC”) and Ernst & Young (“EY”), before spending a good 4 solid years with Yinson Production, one of the largest independent floating, production, storage and offloading (“FPSO”) leasing companies globally. 

Kenny’s proven track record of success in navigating the complexities of financial landscapes, coupled with a deep understanding of audit practices positions him as a valuable asset to our financial leadership team.

Kenny added, “I am honoured to be a part of the Peacock family. Eager to leverage my financial expertise to contribute to the company's success, I look forward to optimizing financial strategies, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting Peacock's vision to be a global leader in the ISO tank leasing business while furthering our commitment to sustainability and ESG principles. Exciting times ahead, and I welcome the opportunity to connect with stakeholders who share our commitment to excellence and growth.”

Rotterdam,
7 November 2023

Jesse Vermeijden, Group CEO of Peacock, said: “We are extremely proud of our results in the GRESB assessment, particularly our significant year-on-year improvement. We are always looking at how we operate and considering ways in which we can meaningfully contribute to a more sustainable future. These results demonstrate the progress we are making in achieving our goals. We also have supportive shareholders, who put ESG at the centre of everything we do, and constantly support our efforts to improve. Earlier this year we achieved an EcoVadis gold rating for our progress in managing environmental, labour and human rights, and governance factors. We appreciate this recognition by independent agencies of our commitment to embed sustainability and ESG principles at Peacock. We are already looking at and working on areas for improvement in our ESG performance”

About Peacock 

Founded in 1986, the Peacock Container group is a leading lessor of tank containers to producers and logistics companies active in the international chemical, energy, gas and food processing industries. Serving an international client base, Peacock has offices in Singapore, Rotterdam and Houston, and sales representatives in Shanghai and other business hubs. Its fleet consists of approximately 23,000 ISO tank and other shipping containers varying in capacity from 13,000 to 35,000 litres.

About GRESB

GRESB is a mission-driven and industry-led sustainability rating organization providing standardized and validated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data to financial markets. GRESB assesses the ESG performance of real assets worldwide each year. The GRESB assessments are guided by what investors and the industry consider to be material issues in sustainable performance of real asset investments and are aligned with international reporting frameworks, goals, and emerging regulations. Established in 2009, GRESB has become the leading ESG benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments across the world, used by
150 institutional and financial investors to inform decision-making.
For more information, visit GRESB.com.

Rotterdam,
2 November 2023

Press release:

Peacock Container Expands to Houston, USA and appoints Scott Gonzalez

Rotterdam, November 1, 2023 - Peacock Container, a prominent global ISO tank container lessor, is delighted to announce that we have opened an office in Houston, USA. We are also pleased to introduce Scott Gonzalez as our Commercial Director Americas. This strategic expansion underscores our commitment to offering comprehensive support to our global clientele and enhancing our service to clients in the region. It marks the establishment of Peacock’s third office worldwide, as part of our international growth plans.

This expansion is another important milestone in Peacock Container’s journey to strengthen its position as a global leader in the tank container leasing industry. We are looking forward to the opportunity to serve our clients active in the Americas from this base.

Jesse Vermeijden, Peacock’s Group CEO, stated, “With the appointment of Scott Gonzalez we add over two decades of invaluable experience in ISO tank leasing, rendering him a valuable addition to the Peacock Container team. The decision to expand our presence in Houston was prompted by our ambition to expand coverage of clients in this key area, our commitment to existing customers in the region, and the opportunities in the greater Americas market. Houston’s strategic location and thriving business environment provide an ideal platform from which to connect with and support our current and prospective clients in both North and South Americas. 

Scott Gonzalez previously excelled at Hoyer Global, where he successfully developed their Americas lease portfolio. Prior to that, Scott played a pivotal role in establishing the leasing business for TML, a specialized tank leasing company. In his new capacity, Scott will spearhead Peacock’s leasing operations in the Americas.”

Scott Gonzalez added, “I am thrilled to be part of the Peacock Container team and to contribute my expertise to the company’s success, while supporting our valued customers. I look forward to developing our service to clients in the Americas.”

Peacock’s achievements are a testament to its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. The group currently offers a fleet of over 23,000 tank containers, and is confident that this strategic expansion will support its continued growth and success.

Singapore,
23 June 2023

Press release:

The Asset Triple A Award further motivates Peacock in our commitment to embed sustainability in all our activities.

Rotterdam,
1 June 2023

Press release:

Martijn brings with him over 20 years of invaluable experience in ISO tank repair and maintenance, making him a valuable addition to the Peacock Container team. Previously, he worked for a leading Classification Society, where he gained extensive knowledge and expertise in the industry.

In his new role, Martijn will play a crucial role in driving technical operations and overseeing the maintenance, repair, and inspection services provided by Peacock Container throughout Europe. His deep understanding of ISO tank standards and regulations will ensure that Peacock Container continues to deliver the highest level of quality and compliance to its customers.

"We are delighted to welcome Martijn van Konijnenburg to our team," said Jesse Vermeijden, CEO of Peacock Container. "His extensive experience and expertise will undoubtedly add significant value to our business. Martijn's technical knowledge will further strengthen our position as a trusted partner in the ISO tank container industry."

"I am excited to join Peacock Container and be part of their esteemed team," said Martijn van Konijnenburg. "I look forward to leveraging my experience and knowledge to contribute to the company's success and maintain its reputation as a leader in ISO tank container solutions”.

Rotterdam,
5 May 2023

Press release:

Peacock adds 20,000th ISO tank to its fleet

Singapore,
2 Dec 2022

Press release:

Singapore,
6 July 2022

Press release:

SYNDA connects Bureau Veritas to Peacock, dramatically improving data availability for shippers and operators

Bureau Veritas (“BV”) and Peacock Container (“Peacock”) are pleased to announce completion of the first automated file and data sharing process between BV, a global business partner and service provider of TIC services (testing, inspection and certification) and Peacock, a leading ISO tank container lessor, through SYNDA’s platform. This connection allows ISO tank periodical test certificates generated by BV (and their relevant data) to be uploaded into Peacock’s fleet management portal automatically and made available to the clients immediately. This facility highly reduces the possibility of errors in manual data transfer and dramatically improves availability and dependability of critical documents and data for shippers and logistics operators. 

Dirk Jan Journee, Technical Director Peacock: “This connection, the first of its kind in our industry using SYNDA technology, was developed in close corporation with BV and SYNDA, a provider of data integration services. The time between completion of tank testing, inspection and certification by BV and the moment the certificate is available to our customers has been reduced from days to hours. This provides great added value to our customers in a supply chain environment which is becoming more volatile and ad-hoc focused. We believe this connection will be the first of many similar steps to automate repetitive communication flows in our industry and create efficiencies for all parties involved throughout the chain”. 

Steven Somer, Product Owner SYNDA: “We are pleased to connect both BV and Peacock to the SYNDA value-added network. Working with both teams was a great cooperation in our mission to simplify and optimize the data transfer between stakeholders in the tank container industry. The simplified process and minimalized cycle time allow for more efficiency. This is how we envision a tank container industry where all stakeholders can profit from the availability of tank container data”. 

Sanne Bruyninckx, Operations Manager – Bureau Veritas – TLS Division Belgium: “Within the Transport & Logistics Division of Bureau Veritas we are also enthusiastic about the performance of the SYNDA platform and its ability to both speed up the availability of our vital technical inspection data and to reduce errors in data entry by avoiding manual replication of such data. We welcome any technical innovation to support and to facilitate our customers’ data access as much as possible.”

About Synda

SYNDA is a Value-Added Network of data integrations dedicated to the tank container industry. It’s a product of Dutch Grit, which builds high-quality custom software from craftsmanship and passion.

About the Peacock Container Group

Founded in 1986, the Peacock Container group specializes in the leasing of tank containers to producers and transportation companies active in the international energy, chemical, gas, and food processing industries. Peacock Container has a global focus and has offices in Singapore and Rotterdam and sales representatives in Houston and Shanghai. Its fleet consists of over 18,000 ISO tanks and other shipping containers varying in capacity from 14,000 to 35,000 liters.

About Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a global TIC (testing, inspection and certification) service provider related to compliance and performance improvement within the areas of both quality, health, safety, environment and sustainability. Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas supports its customers worldwide through the deployment of over 78,000 employees and a network consisting of 1,600 offices and laboratories. Within the Benelux region Bureau Veritas operates via various locations based in Rotterdam, Amersfoort and Antwerp.

Singapore,
14 April 2022

Press release:

Jesse Vermeijden, Peacock’s Group CEO, says: “Closing the SLL, the first in our industry, is an important milestone for Peacock. Peacock takes a pro-active approach to sustainability, including, for example, spearheading the use of composite tank containers (which are lighter and better insulated and so reduce carbon intensity in use). We would like to thank our partners, ING Bank N.V. as well as our other lenders ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Clifford Capital and TIAA, and our shareholder Arcus for their support through this process, with which we reiterate our long-term commitment to sustainability and to promoting best practices in all aspects of our business and operations. This is our first sustainability-linked financial arrangement, and probably not the last”.

Anju Abrol, ING’s head of Wholesale Banking APAC, says: “We are proud to act as sustainability coordinator for Peacock Container’s first SLL. This is truly a landmark in Peacock Container’s sustainability journey and demonstrates its strong commitment to a greener future. Sustainability is at the heart of what we do, and we continue to press full steam ahead to partner with like-minded companies, and create positive impact for the environment and the communities we are in.”

Furthermore, the facility, closed at USD 200 million in June 2021, is now increased to USD 240 million via the accession of Clifford Capital into Peacock’s banking group. This development provides headroom to support Peacock’s ambitious growth plan in the coming period and strengthens the group’s international banking group, which also comprises ABN AMRO Bank N.V., ING Bank N.V., Singapore Branch and TIAA FSB.

Peacock’s CFO Charles-Hadrien Lassalle says: “We are very pleased with Clifford Capital joining our facility: its experience in the intermodal space, commitment to sustainability and footprint in Asia make it an ideal partner for us. Alongside our other lenders, we are well set to support the expansion of our fleet, servicing our growing client base globally”.

About the Peacock Container group

Founded in 1986, the Peacock Container group specialises in the leasing of tank containers to producers and transportation companies active in the international energy, chemical, gas and food processing industries. Peacock Container has a global focus and has offices in Singapore and Rotterdam and sales representatives in Houston and Shanghai. Its fleet consists of over 18,000 ISO tank and other shipping containers varying in capacity from 14,000 to 35,000 litres.

Singapore,
12 October 2021

Press release:

Appointment of Charles-Hadrien Lassalle as Peacock’s new group Chief Financial Officer

Peacock Group Holdings B.V. (“Peacock”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles-Hadrien Lassalle as Peacock’s new group Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 August 2021.   Based in Singapore, Charles-Hadrien will be responsible for the finance functions of the group.

“We are very excited by this appointment,” said group Chief Executive Officer Jesse Vermeijden. “Charles-Hadrien’s extensive financing experience, industry knowledge and international exposure will be very valuable to Peacock, as we enter the next phase of our ambitious development and focus on delivering sustainable growth and value to all our stakeholders,” he continued.

Prior to joining Peacock, Charles-Hadrien was a Director in the Global Transportation & Logistics team of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. in Singapore, acting as the Intermodal Sector Lead. He holds a Master’s degree from EDHEC Business School in France.

We would also like to take the opportunity to warmly thank Jason Kennedy, who is relinquishing the position for family reasons. Jesse said “We wish Jason all the best for the future. He did a fantastic job and was instrumental in arranging and closing Peacock’s recent transformative transactions and we are very grateful for his contribution”. Jason will continue to act as Director on the board of some of the subsidiary companies.

About Peacock

Peacock is an ISO tank container leasing company owning and operating a fleet of tank containers with capacities between 13,000 and 35,000 litres. With a solid commercial, operational and technical approach they offer leasing solutions for a variety of containers suitable for producers and transportation companies active in the international chemical, specialised gas and food processing industries. Beside immediate availability of standard ISO tanks Peacock also offers tailor made ISO tanks which best suit customer requirements. However, Peacock’s service goes above and beyond traditional rental or leasing and includes fleet management solutions, logistical support and supply chain optimisation. The Company operates primarily out of Singapore and Rotterdam and via independent agents in the US and Middle East.

April 2021

Press release:

Peacock Container group:
acquisition of GEM containers

Tank container leasing group Peacock Container Holding Pte. Ltd. is pleased to announce that it recently executed binding documentation through its affiliate companies in Singapore to acquire a portfolio of c. 9,000 tank containers and associated operating and financial leases from GEM Containers (“GEM”). 

The acquired fleet of young assets consists of a variety of tank container types with solid long-term leases to reputable clients. The addition of assets will boost the total fleet of Peacock to c. 16,500 tank containers, resulting in Peacock moving to the top six largest container lessors globally. The combined fleet will offer operational and scale advantages to both existing customers and new customers. It further leads to a reduction in average asset age while increasing the average remaining contract term.

Jesse Vermeijden, Peacock CEO, stated: “The Peacock team is looking forward to working with GEM’s customers and being able to offer them advantages of a combined fleet. We are committed to serve our existing and new customers whilst growing together over the long term”. 

About the Peacock Container group 

Peacock Container is an ISO tank container lease company owning and operating a fleet of over 7,500 tank containers with capacities between 13,000 and 35,000 litres. With a solid commercial, operational and technical approach, we offer lease solutions for a variety of containers suitable for producers and transportation companies active in the international oil, chemical, gas and food processing industry. Besides immediate availability of standard ISO tanks we offer tailor made ISO tanks which best suit customer requirements. However, Peacock’s service goes beyond traditional rental or leasing and include fleet management solutions, logistical support and supply chain optimization. The group operates out of Singapore, Rotterdam, Shanghai and via agents in the US and Middle East.

February 2021

Press release:

Peacock Container group:
acquisition by
Arcus Infrastructure Partners

Tank container leasing group Peacock Container Holding Pte. Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 2 SCSp – an independent fund managed by Arcus Infrastructure Partners which targets mid-market, value-add infrastructure investments, with a particular focus on the transportation, energy and telecommunications sectors. We welcome this investment, and the experience and strength that it will bring to us for the next stage in Peacock’s development. 

For our existing customers, suppliers and other stakeholders, it is business as usual – but better.  The same dedicated Peacock staff will continue to serve your needs, with our usual personal touch – but with a strong foundation for future growth that will help us to improve our offering to you. We look forward to building on our services to you and thank you for your continuing support.

About Arcus
Arcus Infrastructure Partners is an independent fund manager focused solely on long-term investments in European infrastructure. Arcus invests on behalf of institutional investors through discretionary funds and special co-investment vehicles and, through its subsidiaries, currently manages investments with an aggregate enterprise value in excess of €19bn (as of 30 September 2020). Arcus targets mid-market, value-add infrastructure investments, with a particular focus on businesses in the transportation, energy and telecommunications sectors.

October 2020

Interview
Tankcontainer Magazine

with Peacock’s Jesse Vermeijden

Tankcontainer Magazine explores how mid-sized lessor Peacock’s move to Asia underpins its sustainable growth. Managing Director Jesse Vermeijden explains.

September 2020

“Winter is coming”
keep warm with our electrical heated tanks

Diverse fleet of electrical heated tanks and glycol-elektric heated tanks availble

Peacock Appoints Jason Kennedy

Peacock Container is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Kennedy as Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2020.

In his role Jason will oversee Peacock’s financial reporting, treasury, capital management and risk functions, and will have an active involvement in commercial pricing strategies and portfolio management.

Jason will be based in Peacock’s Singapore office and will report to Jesse Vermeijden (Managing Director).

“We are very pleased to have Jason on board. The combination of knowledge he has gained as a senior financial executive over many years as well as his extensive experience in the tank container leasing space provide a unique opportunity to strengthen the Peacock team. He will be a major asset to the company,” remarked Managing Director, Jesse Vermeijden. “We aim to grow our platform through building a team of people with diverse and complementary skill sets. Jason’s appointment certainly continues this strategy and we are confident he will be an integral part of the Peacock team, enabling us to further grow the business and realize our full potential,” he continued.

“I am strongly motivated to join what is a young, energetic and very capable team. Over many years Jesse and the team have built a well-respected and capable business with strong foundations. The company has a bright future. I look forward to becoming an integral part of the Peacock family, excited by the opportunities that lie ahead,” Jason commented in response.

Prior to joining Peacock Jason was Chief Financial Officer of Raffles Lease, a Singapore based tank container lessor and Buss Global, a leading German KG Fund with a focus on intermodal assets, having been with both companies since 2010. 

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