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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION  Washington, D.C. 20549
 FORM 10-Q þ
    
    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR
THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2005
 OR o
    
    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________ TO __________
 Commission file number 0-27496 CRONOS GLOBAL INCOME FUND XVI, L.P.  California
    
    94-3230380(State or other jurisdiction of
    
    (I.R.S. Employerincorporation or organization)
    
    Identification No.)
 One Front Street, Suite 925, San Francisco, California 94111 (Address of principal executive offices)
    
    (Zip Code)
 (415) 677-8990
(Registrants telephone number, including area code) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes
þ.   No o. Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o.   No þ.




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CRONOS GLOBAL INCOME FUND XVI, L.P. Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarterly Period
Ended March 31, 2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGEPART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
    
    
    3Item 1. Financial Statements
    
    
    3Condensed Balance Sheets  March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 (unaudited)
    
    
    4Condensed Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)
    
    
    5Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)
    
    
    6Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)
    
    
    7Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    
    
    11Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
    
    
    16Item 4. Controls and Procedures
    
    
    16PART II  OTHER INFORMATION
    
    
    17Item 1. Legal Proceedings
    
    
    17Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
    
    
    17Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
    
    
    17Item 4. Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders
    
    
    17Item 5. Other Information
    
    
    17Item 6. Exhibits
    
    
    17EXHIBIT 31.1EXHIBIT 31.2EXHIBIT 32
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PART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
 Item 1. Financial Statements  Presented herein are Cronos Global Income Fund XVI, L.P.s (the Partnership) condensed
balance sheets as of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, condensed statements of
operations for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, and condensed statements of
cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, (collectively the Financial
Statements) prepared by the Partnership without audit, pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and
footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or
omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Partnership believes that the
disclosures are adequate to make the information present not misleading. It is suggested
that these Financial Statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and
the notes thereto included in the Partnerships December 31, 2004 Annual Report on Form
10-K. These Financial Statements reflect, in the opinion of the Partnership and Cronos
Capital Corp. (CCC), the general partner, all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the results for the interim periods.
The statements of operations for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the
results for the full year.The information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the securities laws. These forward-looking statements
reflect the current view of the Partnership with respect to future events and financial
performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond the Partnerships control. All statements, other than statements of historical
facts included in this report, including the statements under Managements Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, regarding the Partnerships
strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues, projected costs,
prospects, plans and objectives of the Partnership are forward-looking statements. When
used in this report, the words will, believe, anticipate, intend, estimate,
expect, project, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. The Partnership
does not undertake any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although
the Partnership believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or
suggested by the forward-looking statements made in this report are reasonable, the
Partnership can give no assurance that these plans, intentions or expectations will be
achieved. Future economic and industry trends that could potentially impact revenues and
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CRONOS GLOBAL INCOME FUND XVI, L.P. 
 Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) March 31,
    
    
    December 31,2005
    
    
    2004AssetsCurrent assets:Cash and cash equivalents, includes $464,038 at March 31,
2005 and $433,066 at December 31, 2004 in interest-bearing
accounts
    
    $
    478,998
    
    
    $
    448,065Net lease receivables due from Leasing Company (notes 1 and 2)
    
    
    443,317
    
    
    
    321,212Total current assets
    
    
    922,315
    
    
    
    769,277Container rental equipment, at cost
    
    
    30,953,221
    
    
    
    31,152,445Less accumulated depreciation
    
    
    (15,079,411
    )
    
    
    (14,708,265
    )Net container rental equipment (note 1)
    
    
    15,873,810
    
    
    
    16,444,180Total assets
    
    $
    16,796,125
    
    
    $
    17,213,457Partners capitalPartners capital (deficit):General partner
    
    $
    (27,015
    )
    
    $
    (40,565
    )Limited partners
    
    
    16,823,140
    
    
    
    17,254,022Total partners capital
    
    $
    16,796,125
    
    
    $
    17,213,457
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CRONOS GLOBAL INCOME FUND XVI, L.P. 
 Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited) Three Months EndedMarch 31,
    
    
    March 31,2005
    
    
    2004Net lease revenue (notes 1 and 3)
    
    $
    731,726
    
    
    $
    633,483Other operating income (expenses):Depreciation
    
    
    (471,854
    )
    
    
    (482,399
    )Other general and administrative expenses
    
    
    (18,628
    )
    
    
    (19,179
    )Net gain on disposal of equipment
    
    
    18,157
    
    
    
    272472,325
    
    
    
    (501,306
    )Income from operations
    
    
    259,401
    
    
    
    132,177Other income (expense):Interest income
    
    
    1,841
    
    
    
    1,652Interest expense
    
    
    
    
    
    
    (15,066
    )1,841
    
    
    
    (13,414
    )Net income
    
    $
    261,242
    
    
    $
    118,763Allocation of net income:General partner
    
    $
    45,592
    
    
    $
    24,796Limited partners
    
    
    215,650
    
    
    
    93,967$
    261,242
    
    
    $
    118,763Limited partners per unit share of net income
    
    $
    0.13
    
    
    $
    0.06
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CRONOS GLOBAL INCOME FUND XVI, L.P. 
 Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Three Months EndedMarch 31,
    
    
    March 31,2005
    
    
    2004Net cash provided by operating activities
    
    $
    586,903
    
    
    $
    666,264Cash flows provided by investing activities:Proceeds from disposal of equipment
    
    
    122,605
    
    
    
    59,994Cash flows used in financing activities:Distributions to general partner
    
    
    (32,043
    )
    
    
    (29,738
    )Distributions to limited partners
    
    
    (646,532
    )
    
    
    (586,544
    )Total distribution to partners
    
    
    (678,575
    )
    
    
    (616,282
    )Repayment of term debt
    
    
    
    
    
    
    (210,150
    )Net cash used in financing activities
    
    
    (678,575
    )
    
    
    (826,432
    )Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    
    
    30,933
    
    
    
    (100,174
    )Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
    
    
    448,065
    
    
    
    1,276,250Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
    
    $
    478,998
    
    
    $
    1,176,076
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CRONOS GLOBAL INCOME FUND XVI, L.P. 
 Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements  (1)
    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies  (a)
    Nature of OperationsCronos Global Income Fund XVI, L.P. (the Partnership) is a limited partnership
organized under the laws of the State of California on September 1, 1995, for the purpose
of owning and leasing marine cargo containers, special purpose containers and container
related equipment worldwide to ocean carriers. The Partnerships operations are subject to
the fluctuations of world economic and political conditions. The Partnership believes
that the profitability of, and risks associated with, leases to foreign customers is
generally the same as those of leases to domestic customers. The Partnerships leases
generally require all payments to be made in United States currency.Cronos Capital Corp. (CCC) is the general partner and, with its affiliate Cronos
Containers Limited (the Leasing Company), manages the business of the Partnership. CCC
and the Leasing Company also manage the container leasing business for other partnerships
affiliated with CCC.The Partnership commenced operations on March 29, 1996, when the minimum subscription
proceeds of $2,000,000 were received from over 100 subscribers (excluding from such count
Pennsylvania residents, the general partner, and all affiliates of the general partner).
On February 3, 1997, CCC suspended the offer and sale of units in the Partnership. The
offering terminated on December 27, 1997, at which time 1,599,667 limited partnership units
had been sold at $20 per unit. The Partnership shall continue until December 31, 2015, unless sooner
terminated upon the occurrence of certain events.(b)
    Leasing Company and Leasing Agent AgreementA Leasing Agent Agreement exists between the Partnership and the Leasing Company,
whereby the Leasing Company has the responsibility to manage the leasing operations of all
equipment owned by the Partnership. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Leasing Company is
responsible for leasing, managing and re-leasing the Partnerships containers to ocean
carriers and has full discretion over which ocean carriers, and suppliers of goods and
services it may deal with. The Leasing Agent Agreement permits the Leasing Company to use
the containers owned by the Partnership, together with other containers owned or managed by
the Leasing Company and its affiliates, as part of a single fleet operated without regard
to ownership. Since the Leasing Agent Agreement meets the definition of an operating lease
in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 13, it is accounted for as a
lease under which the Partnership is lessor and the Leasing Company is lessee.The Leasing Agent Agreement generally provides that the Leasing Company will make
payments to the Partnership based upon rentals collected from ocean carriers after
deducting direct operating expenses and management fees to CCC and the Leasing Company.
The Leasing Company leases containers to ocean carriers, generally under operating leases
which are either master leases or term leases (mostly one to five years). Master leases do
not specify the exact number of containers to be leased or the term that each container
will remain on hire but allow the ocean carrier to pick up and drop off containers at
various locations, and rentals are based upon the number of containers used and the
applicable per-diem rate. Accordingly, rentals under master leases are all variable and
contingent upon the number of containers used. Most containers are leased to ocean
carriers under master leases; leasing agreements with fixed payment terms are not material
to the financial statements. Since there are no material minimum lease rentals, no
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CRONOS GLOBAL INCOME FUND XVI, L.P. Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements  (c)
    Basis of AccountingThe Partnership utilizes the accrual method of accounting. Net lease revenue is
recorded by the Partnership in each period based upon its leasing agent agreement with the
Leasing Company. Net lease revenue is generally dependent upon operating lease rentals
from operating lease agreements between the Leasing Company and its various lessees, less
direct operating expenses and management fees due in respect of the containers specified in
each operating lease agreement.(d)
    Use of EstimatesThe financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which requires the Partnership
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.The most significant estimates included within the financial statements are the
container rental equipment estimated useful lives and residual values, and the estimate of
future cash flows from container rental equipment operations, used to determine the
carrying value of container rental equipment in accordance with SFAS No. 144. Considerable
judgment is required in estimating future cash flows from container rental equipment
operations. Accordingly, the estimates may not be indicative of the amounts that may be
realized in future periods. As additional information becomes available in subsequent
periods, recognition of an impairment of the container rental equipment carrying values may
be necessary based upon changes in market and economic conditions.(e)
    Container Rental EquipmentIn accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets, container rental equipment is considered to be impaired if the carrying value of
the asset exceeds the expected future cash flows from related operations (undiscounted and
without interest charges). If impairment is deemed to exist, the assets are written down
to fair value. An analysis is prepared each quarter projecting future cash flows from
container rental equipment operations. Current and projected utilization rates, per-diem
rental rates, direct operating expenses, fleet size and container disposals are the primary
variables utilized by the analysis. Additionally, the Partnership evaluates future cash
flows and potential impairment by container type rather than for each individual container,
and as a result, future losses could result for individual container dispositions due to
various factors, including age, condition, suitability for continued leasing, as well as
the geographical location of containers when disposed. There were no impairment charges to
the carrying value of container rental equipment for the three-month periods ended March
31, 2005 and 2004.Depreciation policies are also evaluated to determine whether subsequent events and
circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives. Container rental equipment is
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CRONOS GLOBAL INCOME FUND XVI, L.P. Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements  (f)
    Partners Capital AccountsUpon dissolution, the assets of the Partnership will be sold and the proceeds thereof
distributed as follows: (i) all of the Partnerships debts and liabilities to persons
other than CCC or the limited partners shall be paid and discharged; (ii) all of the
Partnerships debts and liabilities to CCC and the limited partners shall be paid and
discharged; and (iii) the balance of such proceeds shall be distributed to CCC and the
limited partners in accordance with the positive balances of CCC and the limited partners
capital accounts. CCC shall contribute to the Partnership an amount equal to the deficit
balance in its capital account at the time of such liquidation, after giving effect to the
allocation of income or loss arising from the liquidation of the Partnerships assets.(g)
    Financial Statement PresentationThese financial statements have been prepared without audit pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote
disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) have been
condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Partnership
believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not
misleading. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with
the financial statements and accompanying notes in the Partnerships December 31, 2004
Annual Report on Form 10-K.The interim financial statements presented herewith reflect in the opinion of
management, all adjustments of a normal recurring necessary to present fairly the results
for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for such interim periods are
not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  (2)
    Net Lease Receivables Due from Leasing CompanyNet lease receivables due from the Leasing Company are determined by deducting direct
operating payables and accrued expenses, base management fees payable, and reimbursed
administrative expenses payable to CCC and its affiliates from the rental billings earned by
the Leasing Company under operating leases to ocean carriers for the containers owned by the
Partnership, as well as proceeds earned from container disposals. Net lease receivables at
March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 were as follows: March 31,
    
    
    December 31,2005
    
    
    2004Gross lease receivables
    
    $
    762,741
    
    
    $
    726,979Less:Direct operating payables and accrued expenses
    
    
    218,893
    
    
    
    276,571Damage protection reserve
    
    
    44,197
    
    
    
    47,725Base management fees payable
    
    
    13,379
    
    
    
    15,418Reimbursed administrative expenses
    
    
    15,184
    
    
    
    17,415Allowance for doubtful accounts
    
    
    27,771
    
    
    
    48,638319,424
    
    
    
    405,767Net lease receivables
    
    $
    443,317
    
    
    $
    321,212
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CRONOS GLOBAL INCOME FUND XVI, L.P. Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements  (3)
    Net Lease RevenueNet lease revenue is determined by deducting direct operating expenses, base
management fees and reimbursed administrative expenses to CCC and its affiliates from the
rental revenue earned by the Leasing Company under operating leases to ocean carriers for the
containers owned by the Partnership. Net lease revenue for the three-month periods ended March
31, 2005 and 2004 was as follows: Three Months EndedMarch 31,
    
    
    March 31,2005
    
    
    2004Rental revenue (note 4)
    
    $
    1,008,941
    
    
    $
    981,640Less:Rental equipment operating expenses
    
    
    152,278
    
    
    
    227,642Base management fees
    
    
    69,675
    
    
    
    68,718Reimbursed administrative expensesSalaries
    
    
    37,954
    
    
    
    37,130Other payroll related expenses
    
    
    7,418
    
    
    
    3,303General and administrative expenses
    
    
    9,890
    
    
    
    11,364277,215
    
    
    
    348,157Net lease revenue
    
    $
    731,726
    
    
    $
    633,483
  (4)
    Operating SegmentAn operating segment is a component of an enterprise that engages in business activities from
which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, whose operating results are regularly reviewed
by the enterprises chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be
allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and about which separate financial
information is available. CCC and the Leasing Company operate the Partnerships container
fleet as a homogenous unit and have determined, that as such it has a single reportable
operating segment.The Partnership derives its revenues from dry cargo, refrigerated and tank containers used by
its customers in global trade routes. As of March 31, 2005, the Partnership operated 4,252
twenty-foot, 1,459 forty-foot and 1,715 forty-foot high-cube marine dry cargo containers, as
well as 87 twenty-foot and 296 forty-foot high-cube refrigerated cargo containers, and 52
twenty-four thousand-liter tanks. A summary of gross lease revenue, by product, for the
three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 follows: Three Months EndedMarch 31,
    
    
    March 31,2005
    
    
    2004Dry cargo containers
    
    $
    684,814
    
    
    $
    655,302Refrigerated containers
    
    
    285,236
    
    
    
    286,909Tank containers
    
    
    38,891
    
    
    
    39,429Total
    
    $
    1,008,941
    
    
    $
    981,640
 Due to the Partnerships lack of information regarding the physical location of its
fleet of containers when on lease in the global shipping trade, the Partnership believes that
it does not possess discernible geographic reporting segments as defined in SFAS No. 131 (SFAS
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations The following discussion of the Partnerships historical financial condition and results
of operations should be read in conjunction with the Partnerships December 31, 2004 Annual Report
on Form 10-K and the financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report. Market Overview The Partnerships operating results for the first quarter of 2005 improved over the
corresponding period in 2004, as market conditions were favorable in comparison to those that
existed during the three months ended March 31, 2004, and consistent with those that existed at the
end of 2004. The first quarter 2005 results were contrary to historical trends, whereby
container-leasing companies have traditionally experienced reductions in demand during the first
quarter of the year, as shipping lines reduce their activity during the Lunar New Year holiday. As
a result, the Partnerships dry cargo container utilization remained at a historically high level,
measuring 93% at March 31, 2005, compared to 94% at December 31, 2004. Although conditions for the container leasing market were favorable during the first quarter
of 2005, global economic reports for this period indicate that, with the exception of China,
consumer spending and economic growth rates have declined from the robust levels experienced in
Europe, the US and many of the other developed countries during 2004. The decline in these
economic growth rates are a direct result of rising fuel costs, combined with a generally weak US
dollar, a soaring US trade deficit, higher interest rates and Europes languishing economies.
Economists opinions vary as to whether the recent declines in these growth rates during the first
quarter of 2005 are temporary or an indicator of slower global economic growth for the remainder of
2005. CCC and the Leasing Company do not expect a significant decline in the Partnerships
utilization rates in the near future. However, further declines in these economic growth rates
during 2005 may contribute to a weakening in container leasing market conditions and lower levels
of demand for new and existing containers. In the long term, industry experts believe the future
of the container shipping industry is favorable, as the level of outsourcing to China and other
parts of Asia increase, previously restrictive trade agreements expire, new trade agreements are
negotiated, and China enters global markets in which it previously played a small role. The price of a new dry cargo container increased from $2,200 at the end of 2004 to
approximately $2,250 at the end of March 2005, as the demand for new containers remained strong and
the cost of container raw materials such as steel and wood flooring remained at high levels.
Manufacturers indicate that there is unlikely to be a major reduction in the price of new
containers in the near term due to the increase in raw material prices. Although container prices
may fluctuate over the remainder of 2005, the long-term outlook for container prices continues to
show an inflationary bias tied to energy costs, steel prices and interest rates. These higher
prices have forced some shipping lines, as well as leasing companies, to reconsider capital
expenditure levels for new container investment during the 2005 year. A reduction in new container
capital expenditures by the shipping lines could result in the shipping lines leasing more
containers from the leasing companies, including the Partnerships containers. Ports, railroads and inland transportation systems, particularly in the US and Europe,
continue to experience congestion arising from the higher trade volumes experienced in recent
years, thereby, increasing the turnaround time for containerships and reducing the available supply
of containers. Port congestion in many locations has been attributable to underestimating the
growth in containerized cargo activity over the last few years, delays in expanding existing
facilities and in planning new facilities due to environmental concerns, and the implementation of
larger containerships. Expansion of the worlds ports and terminals is considered to be the key to
relieving the congestion currently experienced, as further efficiency gains are not expected to
create significant increases in port and terminal capacity. During the three-month period ending March 31, 2005, inventory levels of off-hire containers
remained at low levels, as shipping lines employed a larger quantity of leased containers to meet
their containerized cargo requirements. The declines in inventory levels have resulted in
substantial decreases in storage and other inventory related operating expenses. A significant
increase in container inventories in future periods may contribute to increases in storage expenses
and expenditures to reposition containers from low demand locations to locations of higher demand.
The Leasing Company has not undertaken any major repositioning of the Partnerships containers
since the first quarter of 2004, due primarily to the shortage of containership capacity. If
suitable carriers can be sourced, the Leasing Company will reposition off-hire containers from the
US East Coast during 2005, thereby taking advantage of the strong demand for containers in the
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include the Partnerships containers. The objective of each repositioning is to improve
future cash flows so that savings in storage expense, combined with an increase in future lease
revenue, exceed the cost of repositioning the containers. Sales proceeds realized on the sale of used containers remained favorable during the first
quarter of 2005, as fewer containers were available to meet the demand of buyers. A significant
increase in inventory levels in future periods could adversely impact sales proceeds realized on
the sale of containers. The Leasing Company, on behalf of the Partnership, may consider the
disposal of the Partnerships off-hire containers in locations whereby container sale prices equal
or exceed targets established by both CCC and the Leasing Company. The Partnerships average dry cargo container per-diem rate for the three-month period
ending March 31, 2005 increased approximately 3% in comparison to the same period in the prior
year. Per-diem rates for older containers are expected to maintain their current level for the
remainder of 2005. Although favorable market conditions currently exist for container lessors, recent
declines in spending and economic growth rates may negatively impact the shipping lines in future
periods. Sharply rising and volatile oil prices, combined with the increase in charter rates for
ships, chronic port congestion, higher steel prices and the related increase in new container
prices, have created a concern for both the shipping lines and, therefore, the leasing companies.
Although the majority of the top 20 shipping lines have experienced strong profit growth during
2004, other shipping lines are facing increased financial pressures, especially those shipping
lines that rely on operating their containerships via short-term charters. Current conditions
appear to favor the larger more established shipping lines, which have witnessed increases in
freight rates due to the strong demand experienced in their respective trade routes. However, some
regional intra-Asian shipping lines have struggled to remain profitable, due primarily to the
rising charter rates for ships, over capacity and lower freight rates, and have cut back services
in certain routes in an attempt to reduce rising costs. The increased trade volumes of recent years have contributed to shortages of both
containerships and tonnage capacity. As a result, shipping lines have embarked on a major new
shipbuilding program. Industry analysts are expressing concern that the current program of new
shipbuilding may create over capacity within the shipping industry once the new container ships
scheduled for delivery during 2006 and 2007 are placed in service. Based on current orders,
industry analysts predict that the worlds containership fleet will exceed 10 million TEU by the
end of 2007, compared to less than 7 million TEU at the beginning of 2004. Over capacity may
contribute to lower charter and freight rates as shippers take advantage of the capacity surplus
created by the additional container ships. These changes may result in a reduction in
profitability for shipping lines, which in turn could have adverse implications for container
lessors, including a decline in the demand for leased containers and a reduction in container
per-diem rental rates. The financial impact of losses from shipping lines may eventually influence
the demand for leased containers, as some shipping lines may experience additional financial
difficulties, consolidate, or become insolvent. The Partnership, CCC and the Leasing Company
continue to monitor the aging of lease receivables, collections and the credit exposure to various
existing and new customers. Results of Operations Pursuant to the Limited Partnership Agreement of the Partnership, all authority to administer
the business of the Partnership is vested in CCC. A Leasing Agent Agreement exists between CCC and
the Leasing Company, whereby the Leasing Company has the responsibility to manage the leasing
operations of all equipment owned by the Partnership. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Leasing
Company is responsible for leasing, managing and re-leasing the Partnerships containers to ocean
carriers and has full discretion over which ocean carriers and suppliers of goods and services it
may deal with. The Leasing Agent Agreement permits the Leasing Company to use the containers owned
by the Partnership, together with other containers owned or managed by the Leasing Company and its
affiliates, as part of a single fleet operated without regard to ownership. The primary component of the Partnerships results of operations is net lease revenue. Net
lease revenue is determined by deducting direct operating expenses, management fees and reimbursed
administrative expenses from gross lease revenues billed by the Leasing Company from the leasing of
the Partnerships containers. Net lease revenue is directly related to the size, utilization and
per-diem rental rates of the Partnerships fleet. Direct operating expenses are direct costs
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Partnerships containers. Direct operating expenses may be categorized as follows:  
    Activity-related expenses including agent and depot costs such as repairs,
maintenance and handling.
    Inventory-related expenses for off-hire containers, comprising storage and
repositioning costs. These costs are sensitive to the quantity of off-hire containers
as well as the frequency at which containers are re-delivered.
    Legal and other expenses including legal costs related to the recovery of containers
and doubtful accounts, insurance and provisions for doubtful accounts. At March 31, 2005, approximately 95% of the original equipment remained in the Partnerships
fleet, as compared to approximately 96% at December 31, 2004. The following table summarizes the
composition of the Partnerships fleet (based on container type) at March 31, 2005. Dry Cargo
    
    
    Refrigerated
    
    
    TankContainers
    
    
    Containers
    
    
    Containers40-Foot
    
    
    
    
    
    
    40-Foot20-Foot
    
    
    40-Foot
    
    
    High-Cube
    
    
    20-Foot
    
    
    High-Cube
    
    
    24,000-LiterContainers on lease:Master lease
    
    
    2,728
    
    
    
    649
    
    
    
    816
    
    
    
    61
    
    
    
    93
    
    
    
    25Term leaseShort term1
    
    
    696
    
    
    
    449
    
    
    
    718
    
    
    
    12
    
    
    
    132
    
    
    
    22Long term2
    
    
    615
    
    
    
    178
    
    
    
    76
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    33
    
    
    
    3Subtotal
    
    
    4,039
    
    
    
    1,276
    
    
    
    1,610
    
    
    
    73
    
    
    
    258
    
    
    
    50Containers off lease
    
    
    213
    
    
    
    183
    
    
    
    105
    
    
    
    14
    
    
    
    38
    
    
    
    2Total container fleet
    
    
    4,252
    
    
    
    1,459
    
    
    
    1,715
    
    
    
    87
    
    
    
    296
    
    
    
    52
 Dry Cargo
    
    
    Refrigerated
    
    
    TankContainers
    
    
    Containers
    
    
    Containers40-Foot20-Foot
    
    
    40-Foot
    
    
    High-Cube
    
    
    20-Foot
    
    
    40-Foot
    
    
    24,000-LiterUnits
    
    
    %
    
    
    Units
    
    
    %
    
    
    Units
    
    
    %
    
    
    Units
    
    
    %
    
    
    Units
    
    
    %
    
    
    Units
    
    
    %Total purchases
    
    
    4,553
    
    
    
    100
    %
    
    
    1,500
    
    
    
    100
    %
    
    
    1,750
    
    
    
    100
    %
    
    
    90
    
    
    
    100
    %
    
    
    300
    
    
    
    100
    %
    
    
    52
    
    
    
    100
    %Less disposals
    
    
    301
    
    
    
    7
    %
    
    
    41
    
    
    
    3
    %
    
    
    35
    
    
    
    2
    %
    
    
    3
    
    
    
    3
    %
    
    
    4
    
    
    
    1
    %
    
    
    
    
    
    
    0
    %Remaining fleet at
March 31, 2005
    
    
    4,252
    
    
    
    93
    %
    
    
    1,459
    
    
    
    97
    %
    
    
    1,715
    
    
    
    98
    %
    
    
    87
    
    
    
    97
    %
    
    
    296
    
    
    
    99
    %
    
    
    52
    
    
    
    100
    %
   1.
    
    Short term leases represent term leases that are either scheduled for renegotiation or that
may expire on or before March 2006.2.
    
    Long term leases represent term leases, the majority of which will expire between April 2006
and December 2009. Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2004 Net lease revenuewas $731,726 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to
$633,483 for the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to a 27,302
increase in gross rental revenue and a $75,364 decrease in rental equipment operating expenses.
Gross rental revenue was impacted by an overall increase in fleet utilization rates for the
three-month period ended March 31, 2005, compared to the same period in the prior year. The
Partnerships average fleet size and utilization rates for the three-month periods ended March 31,
2005 and 2004 were as follows: Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2005
    
    
    March 31, 2004Fleet size (measured in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU))Dry cargo containers
    
    
    10,657
    
    
    
    10,808Refrigerated containers
    
    
    686
    
    
    
    681Tank containers
    
    
    52
    
    
    
    52Average utilization ratesDry cargo containers
    
    
    93
    %
    
    
    88
    %Refrigerated containers
    
    
    86
    %
    
    
    88
    %Tank containers
    
    
    90
    %
    
    
    92
    %
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The decrease in rental equipment operating expenses was attributable to the Partnerships
higher fleet utilization rates and its impact on inventory related expenses such as storage
repositioning costs, as well as a reduction in activity related costs such as handling. Other
components of net lease revenue, including management fees and reimbursed administrative expenses,
were higher by a combined $4,422 when compared to the same period in 2004. Depreciation expenseof $471,854 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 declined by $10,545
when compared to the corresponding period in 2004, a direct result of the Partnerships declining
fleet size. Other general and administrative expensesamounted to $18,628 for the three month period ended
March 31, 2005, a decrease of $551 or 3% when compared to the same period in 2004. Net gain on disposal of equipmentfor the three months ended March 31, 2005 was $18,157, as
compared to a net gain of $272 for the corresponding period in 2004. The Partnership disposed of
73 containers, as compared to 34 containers during the same three-month period in 2004. The
Partnership believes that the net gain on container disposals in the three-month period ended March
31, 2005, was a result of various factors, including the volume of disposed containers, the age,
condition, suitability for continued leasing, as well as the geographical location of the
containers when disposed. These factors will continue to influence the amount of sales proceeds
received and the related gain or loss on container disposals. The level of the Partnerships container disposals in subsequent periods, as well as the price
of steel, new container prices and the current leasing markets impact on sales prices for existing
older containers such as those owned by the Partnership, will also contribute to fluctuations in
the net gain or loss on disposals. There were no reductions to the carrying value of container
rental equipment due to impairment during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004. Interest expensedeclined by $15,066 when compared to the corresponding three-month
period in the prior year. This decrease was attributable to the Partnerships August 2004
prepayment of the remaining term loan debt. Liquidity and Capital Resources The Partnerships primary objective is to generate cash flow from operations for distribution
to its limited partners. Aside from the initial working capital reserve retained from gross
subscription proceeds (equal to approximately 1% of such proceeds), the Partnership relies
primarily on net lease revenue receipts to meet this objective, as well as to finance operating
needs. Cash generated from container sales proceeds are distributed to its limited partners. No
credit lines are maintained to finance working capital. Distributions are paid monthly, based primarily on each quarters cash flow from operations.
Monthly distributions are also affected by periodic increases or decreases to working capital
reserves, as deemed appropriate by the general partner. Sales proceeds distributed to its partners
may fluctuate in subsequent periods, reflecting the level of container disposals. At March 31, 2005, the Partnership had $478,998 in cash and cash equivalents, an increase of
$30,933 from the cash balances at December 31, 2004. The Partnership invests its working capital,
as well as cash flows from operations and the sale of containers that have not yet been distributed
to CCC or its limited partners, in money market funds. Cash from Operating Activities: Net cash provided by operating activities, primarily generated
from the billing and collection of net lease revenue, was $586,903 during the three months ended
March 31, 2005, compared to $666,264 for the same three month period in 2004. Cash from Investing Activities: Net cash provided by investing activities was $122,605 during
the three months ended March 31, 2005, compared to $59,994 in the corresponding period of 2004.
These amounts represent sales proceeds generated from the sale of container equipment and payment
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Cash from Financing Activities: Net cash used in financing activities was $678,575 during the
three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to $826,432 during the three months ended March 31,
2004. The 2005 amount was comprised of $678,575 in distributions to the Partnerships general and
limited partners. In comparison, during the three-month period ended March 31, 2004, net cash used
in financing activities was comprised of distributions to the Partnerships general and limited
partners totaling $616,282 and the scheduled repayment of term debt totaling $210,150. This term
debt was prepaid in August 2004. The Partnerships continuing container disposals should produce
lower operating results, and consequently, lower distributions to its partners in subsequent
periods. Critical Accounting Policies The Partnerships accounting policies are fundamental to understanding managements discussion and
analysis of results of operations and financial condition. The Partnership has identified three
policies as being significant because they require the Partnership to make subjective and/or
complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain. These policies include the
following:  
    Container equipment  depreciable lives
    Container equipment  valuation
    Allowance for doubtful accounts The Partnership, in consultation with its audit committee, has reviewed and approved these
significant accounting policies which are further described in the Partnerships 2004 Annual Report
on Form 10-K. Inflation The Partnership believes inflation has not had a material adverse effect on the results of its
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Exchange rate risk:Substantially all of the Partnerships revenues are billed and paid in US
dollars and a significant portion of costs are billed and paid in US dollars. The Leasing Company
believes that the proportion of US dollar revenues may decrease in future years, reflecting a more
diversified customer base and lease portfolio. Of the non-US dollar direct operating expenses, the
majority are individually small, unpredictable and incurred in various denominations. Thus, the
Leasing Company determined such amounts are not suitable for cost effective hedging. As exchange
rates are outside of the control of the Partnership and Leasing Company, there can be no assurance
that such fluctuations will not adversely affect the Partnerships results of operations and
financial condition. 
 Item 4. Controls and Procedures The principal executive and principal financial officers of CCC have evaluated the disclosure
controls and procedures of the Partnership as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly
report. As used herein, the term disclosure controls and procedures has the meaning given to the
term by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), and
includes the controls and other procedures of the Partnership that are designed to ensure that
information required to be disclosed by the Partnership in the reports that it files with the SEC
under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
specified in the SECs rules and forms. Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive and
principal financial officers of CCC have concluded that the Partnerships disclosure controls and
procedures were effective such that the information required to be disclosed by the Partnership in
this quarterly report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
specified in the SECs rules and forms applicable to the preparation of this report and is
accumulated and communicated to CCCs management, including CCCs principal executive officer and
principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosures. There have been no significant changes in the Partnerships internal controls or in other factors
that could significantly affect the Partnerships internal controls subsequent to the evaluation
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PART II  OTHER INFORMATION 
 Item 1. Legal Proceedings Not applicable. 
 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds Not applicable. 
 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities Not applicable. 
 Item 4. Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders Not applicable. 
 Item 5. Other Information Not applicable. 
 Item 6. Exhibits (a) Exhibits ExhibitNo.
    
    Description
    
    Method of Filing3(a)
    
    Limited Partnership Agreement, amended
and restated as of December 28, 1995
    
    *3(b)
    
    Certificate of Limited Partnership
    
    **10
    
    Form of Leasing Agent Agreement
with Cronos Containers Limited
    
    ***31.1
    
    Rule 13a-14 Certification
    
    Filed with this document31.2
    
    Rule 13a-14 Certification
    
    Filed with this document32
    
    Section 1350 Certification
    
    Filed with this document
****
   *
    
    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Prospectus of the Partnership dated December
28, 1995, included as part of Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 33-98290)**
    
    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No.
33-98290)***
    
    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No.
33-98290)****
    
    This certification, required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, other than as
required by Section 906, is not to be deemed filed with the Commission or subject to the
rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
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SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Partnership has duly
caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. CRONOS GLOBAL INCOME FUND XVI, L.P.By
    
    Cronos Capital Corp.The General PartnerBy
    
    /s/ Dennis J. TietzDennis J. TietzPresident and Director of Cronos Capital Corp. (CCC)Principal Executive Officer of CCCBy
    
    /s/ John KallasJohn KallasChief Financial Officer and
Director of Cronos Capital Corp. (CCC)

Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of CCC
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EXHIBIT INDEX ExhibitNo.
    
    Description
    
    Method of Filing3(a)
    
    Limited Partnership Agreement, amended
and restated as of December 28, 1995
    
    *3(b)
    
    Certificate of Limited Partnership
    
    **10
    
    Form of Leasing Agent Agreement
with Cronos Containers Limited
    
    ***31.1
    
    Rule 13a-14 Certification
    
    Filed with this document31.2
    
    Rule 13a-14 Certification
    
    Filed with this document32
    
    Section 1350 Certification
    
    Filed with this document****
   *
    
    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Prospectus of the Partnership dated December
28, 1995, included as part of Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 33-98290)**
    
    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No.
33-98290)***
    
    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No.
33-98290)****
    
    This certification, required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, other than as
required by Section 906, is not deemed to be filed with the Commission or subject to the
rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, or to the liabilities of Section 18 of said Act.