Apr 22, 2025
Golden years of tank cleaning success
cleaning
Apr 22, 2025
After an extensive trial and quality audit, Condaco & KTD-M in Hamburg, Germany, has become a Trifleet approved off-hire depot for standard tanks as well as ASME units.
The depot operator was formed in 2014 from the merger of container specialist Condaco and equipment trader KTD-Mobilbox.
It established a tank container workshop in 2017. Condaco has inspection and survey... [Read More]
Other
Apr 10, 2025
Networking opportunities don’t come any better than Road Transport Expo – the ideal opportunity to mingle with your peers and boost your business.
Road Transport Expo (RTX) will be back again this summer, with a bumper line-up of more than 300 exhibitors already confirmed – and more signing up daily.
Taking place at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, UK, from 24-26... [Read More]
cleaning
Apr 8, 2025
The cotac Group, as a service network of the HOYER Group, supports the global logistics provider’s integrated services for cleaning, workshops and depots. cotac’s extensive portfolio at the Antwerp site has now been expanded into the coatings area – including for new customers.
The company has long years of experience in repairing tanks and technical components... [Read More]
Feature
Apr 1, 2025
Abel Noordanus is the founder of ScanTank and during his time as tank terminal manager, he identified the need for improved and safe cleanliness inspection of tank trailers and tank containers, which inspired him to start the company in 2023.
Why did you start ScanTank?
I’ve always been puzzled by the fact that, in chemical and food production facilities, cleanliness... [Read More]
cleaning
Mar 25, 2025
Dutch tank transport firm JL Mijnders Transport, based in Melissant, south Holland, is taking an important step in its European growth strategy by acquiring German company Jenusch Transporte.
As of 1 April 2025, the company now operates under the name Jenusch & Mijnders Transporte GmbH.
CEO Walter Mijnders said the acquisition was an important milestone: “Jenusch Transporte... [Read More]
cleaning
Mar 24, 2025
With the first edition focusing on the French market, Tank Cleaning Magazine took time out to speak to Philippe De Abreu, the director general of LVI – which is also a member of
APLICA
Can you tell me a little bit about LVI and how many tank cleaning stations you operate and where they are located?
The LVI company, which specialises in the interior cleaning of food... [Read More]
cleaning
Mar 18, 2025
APLICA – a founding member of the European Federation of Tank Cleaning Organisations – has had a busy 12 months.
The France-based organisation now boasts a total of 81 members, operating 81 cleaning stations, across the country.
APLICA is made up of firms whose primary activity is the internal cleaning of road tankers – an essential part of the logistics supply... [Read More]
Feature
Mar 11, 2025
EFTCO concluded 2024 on a stable note and looks ahead to the next 12 months with confidence.
A strong and continuous management team, along with well-established cooperation with all partners, provides a solid foundation for a successful year. This year, engagement with logistics associations and representatives from the shipping industry will remain a key priority.... [Read More]
cleaning
Mar 7, 2025
ITCO, the International Tank Container Organisation, has published its 13th Annual Tank Container Fleet Survey.
This year’s survey estimates that, at 1 January 2025, the global tank container fleet had reached 882,023 units worldwide, compared to the figure of 848,400 on 1 January 2024, a year-on-year growth of 3.96%.
Approximately 42,100 new tank containers were... [Read More]
cleaning
Mar 3, 2025
Albert Keijzer’s management has announced that food logistics specialist Sitra Group, with their headquarters based in Belgium, has closed the acquisition of the Dutch company for an undisclosed sum.
Established in 1962, Sitra Group is a family-owned business with a turnover of €250 million and employs over 2,000 people across 12 countries, including the Netherlands.... [Read More]
Other
Feb 26, 2025
Hoyer has announced the acquisition of the Chilean company INTER-TANK.
With this strategic acquisition, Hoyer strengthens its market presence in Chile, its global network, and its capabilities in the liquid bulk and flexitank logistics sector.
INTER-TANK, based in Santiago de Chile, is a renowned provider of Flexitank logistics solutions in South America. This acquisition... [Read More]
cleaning
Feb 24, 2025
Despite HTC being a relatively young company that recently celebrated its 25th birthday – it now operates six cleaning stations all across Belgium.
From 1st March, the company will open its latest cleaning facility at HTCHaven Noord in the Port of Antwerp.
HTC-Haven Noord has already been operational for a year as a container depot and container cleaning facility,... [Read More]
cleaning
Feb 17, 2025
Tank Cleaning Magazine spoke to Brian Woudsma, director flexitank and food logistics overseas of the HOYER Group, about the importance of selecting the right cleaning station
How critical are tank cleaning stations to your logistics operations, and what impact do they have on efficiency and compliance?
This is very critical, as cleaning our tank containers will help... [Read More]
Other
Feb 11, 2025
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics has achieved a Gold rating on EcoVadis - reaffirming its leadership in sustainability within the logistics industry.
This prestigious recognition highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and sets it apart from the competition.
EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability rating... [Read More]
Other
Jan 30, 2025
Stolt Tank Containers (STC) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $162.1 million (€155 million), an increase of 8.1 percent from $150 million (€143 million), in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Transport revenue increased by 10.7 percent due to an increase in ocean freight rates as a result of space constraints with carriers, partially offset by a decline in shipments. Demurrage... [Read More]
