North American Intermodal Transportation: Infrastructure, Capital and Financing Issues

Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Hofstra University and Anthony Hatch, abh Consulting Feb-09 Intermodal assesses the financing models related to the next generation of intermodal terminals equipment, while focusing on the feasibility of public/private partnerships

2009 - 2011 Transportation Outlook Series: Marine Equipment Finance Market

By Global Insight Feb-09 The study, 2009 ñ 2011 Transportation Outlook Series: Marine Equipment Finance Market examines current challenges facing the marine equipment industry including a reduction in funding sources, reduced shipping needs

Hispanic Latin America: Discovering Success in Equipment Finance

By The Alta Group Mar-09 While Argentina, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Peru and other Hispanic American markets do not have the industry infrastructure, or the market development, found in Western Europe or the US, there are many ways to incorporate

2009-2011 Transportation Outlook Series: Rail and Locomotive Equipment Finance Market

Global Insight,Inc. Oct-08 The second release of the Foundation's Transportation series details the outlook of the Rail and Locomotive market to help steer anyone in the industry in the right direction.

Mexico - Factors For Success in the Mexican Equipment Finance Market

By The Alta Group Sep-08 This paper addresses key differences between the U.S. and Mexico, such as the Mexican legal system, local lease accounting standards, market assessments and risk management to help anyone interested in venturing into this market.

How to Improve Your Risk Return Profile Using Credit Default Swaps

By Andrew Kumiega, Ph.D and Deborah Cernauskas, Ph.D Jun-08 This paper illustrates how a credit default swap can be used to hedge the counterparty risk associated with a portfolio of leases, increase the net present value of uncertain lease cash flows,

Brazil: The Carnival of Equipment Financing

By The Alta Group Jul-08 Unlike North America, equipment financing is highly-regulated in Brazil. Among other issues, effective risk management is critical for success in Brazil.

2008-2013 Transportation Outlook Series: Truck and Trailer Financing Trends

By Global Insight, Inc. Sep-08 Truck and Trailer discusses major factors and shines a light on the unknown future of this section of the equipment leasing industry, by analyzing data and interviews with top individuals within the market.

Enhancing Corporate Capabilities Through Outsourcing

By Genpact Nov-07 This paper examines how outsourcing select business processes in the typical equipment leasing and finance company can enhance its capabilities and performance.

The Future of Financing Alternative Energy Equipment

By The Alta Group, Global Financial Consultants and Gilbert E. Metcalf Dec-07 This report and related survey are intended to provide a view of the current state, the business impact, and future projections for this increasingly important sector