Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL)
A Washington DC based organization which groups the largest container and chassis leasing companies in the world. IICL sets repair standards, by which all repairs are carried out, for its members when containers are offhired. Criteria is also used for equipment interchanges between operators.
International Standardization Organization (ISO)
An international organization based in Geneva that works towards harmonizing worldwide technical standards including those governing the construction of shipping containers.