PEACOCK NEWS
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
Press release:
Peacock obtains four stars in the latest GRESB assessment
Peacock Container is delighted to have been recognised for its commitment to ESG in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark Infrastructure Assessment 2023 (“GRESB”).
Peacock showed huge improvement, scoring 91 out of 100 points overall compared to 70 in 2022. This compared to an average score of 81 for its peer group. It also achieved a perfect segment score on its ESG performance and secured a four-star rating. Peacock’s tank containers are an important component in a reduced carbon environment due to their suitability for intermodal use. They are recognised as one of the safest and highly durable means of moving liquid and gas products. Peacock strives to be a socially responsible company and integrate sustainability in its strategy and operations.
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:
Peacock’s sustainability-linked loan wins ‘Transport Deal of the Year 2023’!
Peacock Container, a leading global tank container lessor, is delighted to announce that the conversion of its senior secured finance facility to a sustainability-linked loan has been recognised as Transport Deal of the Year (ASEAN) by The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Awards 2023.
In March 2022, Peacock amended its group finance facility to introduce specific sustainability terms advised and arranged by Sustainability Coordinator ING Bank N.V., Singapore Branch, which link the borrowers’ cost of finance to its EcoVadis ESG scorecard. The group went on to achieve an EcoVadis gold rating in January 2023, placing Peacock among the top 5% of rated companies for its progress in managing environmental issues, labour and human rights, governance and sustainable procurement in its business.
The Asset Triple A Award further motivates Peacock in our commitment to embed sustainability in all our activities.
Peacock’s CFO Charles-Hadrien Lassalle commented: “Our sustainability-linked finance facility – further increased and extended by approximately 40% with the introduction of two new lenders (Keybank N.A. & Credit Industriel & Commercial Singapore Branch) in November 2022 – provides a sound platform for us to continue to grow our fleet sustainably. We appreciate this endorsement of our approach and the encouragement it gives to existing and potential providers of sustainable finance in this sector.”
Rotterdam,
1 June 2023
Press release:
Martijn van Konijnenburg joins Peacock Container as Technical Manager Europe
Rotterdam, 1 June 2023 - Peacock Container, a global leader in iso tank leasing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martijn van Konijnenburg as the Technical Manager Europe, effective from June 1, 2023.
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
Peacock, a global leader in ISO tank leasing, is proud to reach the significant milestone of a fleet size of 20,000 ISO tanks. This achievement demonstrates Peacock's commitment to providing its customers with high-quality equipment and services, as well as its continued growth in the industry.
The 20,000th tank, built by Tankwell, is a composite tank container that is 40% lighter and 40% better insulated than traditional steel tanks. This new tank improves Peacock's ability to provide its customers with efficient and sustainable transportation solutions for bulk liquids and gases. Peacock has been investing in these tanks since 2017, an example of its dedication to reducing the carbon footprint of bulk liquid transportation.
"We are thrilled to add this new tank to our fleet, as it represents a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainability," said Jesse Vermeijden, CEO of Peacock. "We are constantly seeking innovative solutions to improve our fleet and provide our customers with the most efficient and sustainable transportation options."
Peacock's diverse fleet of tanks includes containers for bulk liquids, liquefied gases, cryogenic gases, and bitumen. This range of tanks enables Peacock to offer comprehensive transportation solutions for its customers across a variety of industries, including chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, and energy.
Peacock's success is a reflection of its dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction. The company looks forward to continued growth and success in the years to come, as it continues to lead the way in the ISO tank leasing market with a fleet size of 20,000 tanks.
Singapore,
2 Dec 2022
Press release:
Peacock Container Group successfully increases and extends debt facility to execute strategy for growth
Peacock Container, a leading global ISO tank container lessor, is pleased to announce that it has successfully increased and extended its existing sustainability-linked multi-currency debt facility, enabling the execution of its strategic plans for growth in the coming years. The debt facility was increased by c. 40% (c. $90 million), extended for a year, and the lending group strengthened.
Jesse Vermeijden, Peacock’s Group CEO comments: “This facility provides meaningful headroom to support expansion of our business. After a very busy and productive year, this amendment to our financing provides us with liquidity to support further growth in the coming years, and to continue to support our clients globally.”
Peacock is delighted to welcome Keybank N.A. (“KeyBank”) and Crédit Industriel et Commercial, Singapore Branch (“CIC”) to its group of lenders, both with a track record in funding the intermodal transport sector. This is a clear reflection of the sector’s good performance through the cycle and of Peacock’s momentum. They join Peacock’s existing lending group, which comprises ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (“ABN AMRO”), ING Bank N.V., Singapore Branch (“ING”), TIAA Bank (“TIAA”) and Clifford Capital Pte. Ltd. (“Clifford Capital”).
Charles-Hadrien Lassalle, Peacock’s CFO adds: “We are honoured to see Keybank and CIC, two very experienced lenders with track record in our space, join our lender group and provide further local support for the facility. We also appreciate the continued and active cooperation of ABN AMRO, ING, TIAA and Clifford Capital. This amendment gives us visibility for near term growth capital expenditure, while the broadened banking group paves the way for further expansion of our global platform.”
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:
Peacock Container converts its debt facility into the first sustainability-linked loan in the tank leasing industry, and increases the facility amount to USD 240 million by welcoming Clifford Capital to its banking group
Peacock Container, a leading global tank container lessor, is pleased to announce that it has closed an amendment converting its existing senior secured financing facility into a sustainability-linked loan (SLL), increasing alignment of its financing strategy with its principles and values.
Peacock also welcomes Clifford Capital Pte. Ltd. to its banking group through an increase of the facility amount from USD 200 million to USD 240 million, providing support to Peacock’s growth ambitions.
The SLL amendment, including specific sustainability terms advised and arranged by ING Bank N.V., Singapore Branch as Sustainability Coordinator, links Peacock’s cost of finance to its ESG scorecard issued by EcoVadis. This proven mechanism supports Peacock’s ongoing actions to implement ESG principles across all aspects of its operations and business.
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
Charles-Hadrien Lassalle | 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.
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October 2020
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September 2020
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Appointment group CFO
July 2020
Peacock Appoints Jason Kennedy
Peacock Container is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Kennedy as Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2020.
left: CFO Jason Kennedy / right: GM Jesse Vermeijden
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.
June 2020
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