The Triton story

Triton International has a rich history of innovation and dynamic growth in the intermodal container industry, tracing its roots back to 1963. Over the decades, strategic milestones, partnerships, and expansions have shaped the company into a global leader. Today, Triton continues to evolve, driven by a commitment to excellence in container leasing and sales.

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1963

Our business began as Integrated Container Service, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation engaged in the leasing of international marine containers and chassis.

1971

The company name was changed to the Interway Corporation.

1979

The Interway Corporation began doing business as Transamerica Interway, Inc. after it was acquired by Transamerica Corporation, a large conglomerate with interests in finance, insurance, real estate, leasing, entertainment, and other businesses.

1980

Triton Container International Limited was incorporated in 1980 and became a leading global lessor of intermodal freight containers. The company specialized in leasing and selling various container types, including dry, refrigerated, open-top, flat-rack containers, container chassis, and IMO tanks.

1988

Transamerica Interway, Inc.'s name was changed to Transamerica Leasing Inc., and it grew to become a prominent provider of maritime container leasing services, operating globally with a substantial fleet.

2004

Transamerica Corporation sold Transamerica Leasing to Jordan Equity, rebranding the maritime container leasing business as TAL International Group, Inc.

2005

TAL International Group, Inc. went public in an IPO.

2011

Triton Container International Limited was sold to Warburg Pincus and Vestar, a consortium of private equity investors.

2016

TAL International Group, Inc. and Triton Container International Limited merged to form Triton International Limited, which grew to become the world's largest intermodal container leasing company. The combined company remained publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

2023

Triton International Limited was acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure through its subsidiary Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation.