Exhibit 99.1


                                   FOR:       INTERPOOL, INC.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                               CONTACT:       Mitchell I. Gordon
                                              Chief Financial Officer
                                              (212) 916-3284

                                              Morgen-Walke Associates
                                              Gordon McCoun, Jennifer Angell
                                              Media contact: Shannon Stevens
                                              (212) 850-5600


                INTERPOOL, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF THE
      NORTH AMERICAN INTERMODAL DIVISION OF TRANSAMERICA LEASING, INC.

PRINCETON, N.J., October 24, 2000 - Interpool, Inc. (NYSE: IPX) announced
today that it has completed the acquisition of the North American
intermodal division of Transamerica Leasing, Inc., a subsidiary of
Transamerica Finance Corporation and AEGON N.V. (NYSE: AEG), based in
Purchase, New York. Interpool purchased the division, which will add an
estimated $165 million to Company sales on a full-year basis, for
approximately $675 million in cash.

Transamerica Leasing is a leading domestic lessor of intermodal equipment.
Transamerica Leasing's chassis fleet services both international shipping
lines and North American railroads, and the rail trailer and domestic
container fleets also supply the domestic railroad industry.

Martin Tuchman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interpool,
commented: "The acquisition of Transamerica's intermodal business is an
excellent strategic fit for Interpool, making us the largest lessor of
intermodal container chassis in the United States with over 165,000 units.
It enables us to further capitalize upon the growth opportunities of our
proprietary Poolstat chassis management operation, by effectively expanding
the Interpool customer base that utilizes our Poolstat software system to
include the rail industry, which is the perfect complement to our presence
in the maritime industry."


               INTERPOOL, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF THE
     NORTH AMERICAN INTERMODAL DIVISION OF TRANSAMERICA LEASING, INC.

Raoul Witteveen, President and Chief Operating Officer, added: "We believe
that as a combined company, Interpool is well-positioned for continued
growth. With Transamerica Leasing's highly regarded management team,
coupled with Interpool's unparalleled industry experience and growth
orientation, we are in an even stronger position to provide the best
service and equipment to our customers."

Mr. Tuchman concluded: "We expect a smooth integration of Transamerica's
intermodal business into our operations and will work to maximize the
benefits of the increased utilization of our Poolstat fleet and expanded
equipment base. These factors, combined with greater financial resources
and broadened management and customer services teams, should result in a
strengthening of our customer service offerings."

Interpool, originally founded in 1968, is one of the world's leading
suppliers of equipment and services to the transportation industry. It is
the largest lessor of intermodal container chassis in the United States and
a world-leading lessor of cargo containers used in international trade.
Interpool leases its containers and chassis to over 200 customers,
including nearly all of the world's 20 largest international container
shipping lines.

This Press Release contains certain forward-looking statements regarding
future circumstances. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those contemplated in such forward-looking statements, including in
particular the risks and uncertainties described in the company's SEC
filings. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any
revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances after the date hereof.

Note: This press release and other press releases and information can be
viewed at the Company's website at www.interpool.com.