SCF had been owned for some years by private equity outfit ICG. Under ICG’s ownership SCF strengthened its nationwide network, expanded product offerings, and enhanced operational capabilities.
The acquisition strengthens ABL’s footprint in Australia by deepening exposure to a diversified industrial base. It follows ABL’s previous acquisitions of One Rail Australia (East Coast Rail, ECR) in 2023 the third-largest bulk rail haulage provider in the country, and Transshipment Service Australia (TSA) in 2025, a long-established transhipment provider headquartered in Perth.
Together, these steps reflect ABL’s long-term strategy to broaden its portfolio beyond energy commodities into sectors such as retail, consumer goods, construction, and chemicals.
SCF Containers is one of Australia’s largest container solution providers, serving customers across rental, sales, design, and maintenance segments. Its range spans general-purpose containers, ISO tanks, reefers, intermodal assets, site sheds, and remote accommodation modules.
With more than three decades of operations, SCF maintains a presence in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Darwin, Townsville, and other key locations.