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2019 Closer Look – Gondola

10/10/2019

Explore the 2019 Closer Look: Gondola

 

Utilization of the North American Gondola fleet is heavily driven by the coal market and steel industry.  The Steel Mill Gondola Fleet ships a diverse range of commodities and is increasingly aging.  With fleet rationalization continuing, new build and pricing opportunities may being to surface over the five-year term.

 

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FLEET ANALYSIS INCLUDES:Fleet size and 5-year forecast across 11 segments

Ownership by major railroad, lessor, and shipper

Age profile in 5-year buckets from 1 to 40+ years

Fleet growth/decline trend discussion

Surplus and utilization commentary

Orders, deliveries, retirements

Surplus and utilization commentary

 

CARLOAD TRAFFIC ANALYSIS INCLUDES:

Carload traffic at the STCC5 commodity level

Historical and forecasted traffic volumes

Key STCC5 commodities by fleet segment

Shipment trends

Trips per year

NEW COMMENTARY IN 2019

 

Market Conditions

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AllTranstek’s car type forecast is built on quantitative and qualitative data by experts with decades of portfolio management experience. Car Demand Pressure Index

AllTranstek’s unique Car Demand Pressure Index illustrates whether a specific fleet is under pressure to build or retire cars.

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