Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Intangible assets, net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 8,888	$ 8,852
Accumulated Amortization	(7,447)	(6,519)
Net Carrying Amount	1,441	2,333
Amortization expense	902	1,254	1,377
Estimated future amortization expenses on intangible expenses [Abstract]
2013	779
2014	382
2015	197
2016	83
2017 and thereafter	0
Estimated future amortization	1,441	2,333
Container Leasing [Member]
Intangible assets, net [Abstract]
Net Carrying Amount	900	1,100
Amortization expense	487	625	752
Estimated future amortization expenses on intangible expenses [Abstract]
Estimated future amortization	900	1,100
Container Management [Member]
Intangible assets, net [Abstract]
Net Carrying Amount	600	1,200
Amortization expense	415	629	625
Estimated future amortization expenses on intangible expenses [Abstract]
Estimated future amortization	600	1,200
Trademarks [Member]
Intangible assets, net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,278	1,278
Accumulated Amortization	(831)	(702)
Net Carrying Amount	447	576
Estimated future amortization expenses on intangible expenses [Abstract]
Estimated future amortization	447	576
Contracts - Third Party [Member]
Intangible assets, net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	3,650	3,650
Accumulated Amortization	(3,259)	(2,738)
Net Carrying Amount	391	912
Estimated future amortization expenses on intangible expenses [Abstract]
Estimated future amortization	391	912
Contracts Owned Equipment [Member]
Intangible assets, net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	3,960	3,924
Accumulated Amortization	(3,357)	(3,079)
Net Carrying Amount	603	845
Estimated future amortization expenses on intangible expenses [Abstract]
Estimated future amortization	$ 603	$ 845