At Suttons International, our paramount focus is ensuring the utmost safety and compliance of our tank container fleet. We understand that our customers prioritize these crucial factors above all else and want to emphasize our dedication to safety, compliance, and the regulatory adherence of our tank container fleet.
Safety is ingrained in every facet of our tank container operations, from the moment a tank is approved and added to our fleet to its eventual recycling or off-hire. Our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards ensures that every tank we deploy is trustworthy and reliable. This commitment is reinforced by our comprehensive asset management strategy, which governs the entire lifecycle of our tanks, and ensures that each tank operates at the highest levels of safety and quality throughout its service life.
We take pride in consistently meeting and exceeding industry regulations and guidelines. Our team of experts works tirelessly to ensure that each tank in our fleet complies with all relevant safety and environmental standards. This ensures that our tanks are always in full alignment with the stringent requirements of the industry.
We uphold a strict zero-tolerance policy for any structural damage to our tanks. From any one of our 195 tank container depots globally, our rigorous inspection and maintenance procedures ensure that every tank is in optimal working condition before it embarks on its next journey.
Our fleet’s age profile aligns seamlessly with industry averages. As part of our continuous improvement efforts, we invest in new additions to our fleet regularly. By doing so, we not only meet current safety standards but also remain adaptable to emerging industry trends and customer requirements. Currently, from our fleet of 14,000 + tanks, over 30% of our fleet is less than 5 years old, while fewer than 5% are over 20 years old. The average age of our fleet is 9 years old.
Furthermore, as part of our commitment to meeting customer needs and staying at the forefront of the industry, we have recently introduced 500 brand new tank containers to the Asian domestic market. These additions reflect our dedication to delivering top-quality service to our valued customers and ensuring the average age of our fleet is continuously decreasing.
At Suttons, we are steadfast in our commitment to providing a tank container fleet that is not only safe and compliant but also built on a foundation of trust and reliability. Our dedication to safety and compliance is unwavering.