GATX
Rail TransportationIllinois, United States501-1000 Employees
GATX Corporation is a rail transportation company that leases transportation assets, including railcars and tank containers, to customers around the world. It also participates in a joint venture to lease aircraft spare engines. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company has a long history dating back to 1898 and maintains a global footprint to support its clients' logistics needs. Its customers include operators and users of rail and related transport networks seeking reliable, long-term asset leasing solutions to move goods safely and efficiently. In addition to railcars and containers, the firm is involved in aircraft engine leasing through the joint venture, broadening its diversification within transportation assets. A recent development includes the Wells Fargo rail fleet acquisition, which expanded its asset base and is expected to yield operational benefits over time.