Equipment and Transportation Finance
Your transportation transactions-including those involving aircraft, railcars, locomotives, vessels, vehicles, and more require the attention of experienced international trust, agency, and administrative professionals.
An international solution with a personal relationship model
Your tenured relationship manager will listen, consider facets of your unique situation, and guide you through the lifecycle of the transaction. Supported by a team of dedicated administrative and operational specialists adept at efficiently and securely executing varying volumes of payments and wires, our goal is to offer the right domestic and international trust and agency solutions for your needs.
45+ years
of U.S. Corporate Trust experience
5,300+
transactions managed annually
17 years
Staff tenured on average in equipment finance administration and sales
20+ years
of international Trustee services
Specialized solutions
Air
Shipping
Rail
Whether you are a railway, vessel, or aircraft operator, an advisor, leasing company, equity investor, or a provider of debt financing, Wilmington Trust has the experience and technical know-how to provide a solution for the needs of your transaction.
Business/Private aircraft trusts
Enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs)
FAA owner & voting trusts
Irish owner trusts
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Securitizations
Single investor leases
Lessee payment facilities
Pass-through trusts
Public transport financings
Container securitizations
Loan/Credit facilities
Shipping/Port facilities
U.S. Marad owner trusts
Vessel mortgage trusts
Warehouse financings
Sales/Leasebacks
Not Your Average Corporate Trustee
Commitment to the Industry: We are proud to provide solutions as a corporate trustee for nearly 50 years and we use our decades of experience to the advantage of today's clients.
Delaware Advantage: Delaware is often considered one of the best jurisdictions for trusts due to the state's well-established and flexible trust and tax laws. Depending on the structure, a Delaware trust can be a powerful tool.
Access to internal investment management experience: Our in-house investment management securities solutions offers U.S. clients customized solutions that afford flexibility and control, catering to the liquidity needs of their transaction.
Not all services are available through every domestic and international affiliate or in all jurisdictions.
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Our international team is here to support you and provide answers to any questions you may have.
Our Equipment and Transportation Finance professionals understand what it takes to make a transaction successful. We get to know each client’s individual needs, help them troubleshoot any potential issues, and bring our niche experience to the table to provide a smooth closing and post-closing period.
Robert Perkins, CCTS
Senior Vice President and Equipment & Transportation Finance Product Leader
Wilmington Trust, N.A., United States
Breeda Cunningham
Ireland Country Manager and Head of Entity Management
Caroline Magee
Senior Vice President, Senior Corporate Trust Development Officer - Ireland
Andrew Falk
Senior Vice President, Corporate Trust Development Officer
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