The Leschaco Group has announced that Michael Kopecky will take on the role of global head of tank container starting July 1. Currently serving as head of the tank container competence centre (TCCC) Americas, Michael will continue to be based in Houston and assume a dual role until further notice. In his new role, he will oversee Leschaco’s global tank container operations.... [Read More]

The HOYER Group has acquired the IBC totes logistics business activities of the French company Trans Modal Partenaires (TMP). This strategic acquisition includes all Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC totes) managed by TMP in France and Spain, together with the services previously provided by TMP. Marlen Blechschmidt, director IBC Logistics of the HOYER Group, said:... [Read More]

Australia's Toll Group has entered an agreement to acquire Transolve Global (Transolve), an Australia-based specialist in international freight forwarding of wine, bulk liquids and perishables. This acquisition enhances Toll Global Forwarding's capabilities, allowing it to offer innovative solutions to an expanded customer base. The transaction is expected to be completed... [Read More]

Belgian tank transport and cleaning firm Mervielde has taken over fellow Belgian operator Tanktransport Vereecke. The move allows Mervielde to expand its market share in the transport of liquid chemicals, as both companies are active in this sector, each specialising in different niches, making them highly complementary. The acquisition of the family-owned Vereecke,... [Read More]

Stolt-Nielsen has announced a series of ongoing investments aimed at expanding and enhancing its operations across the US. This includes the construction of a new cleaning facility in Houston with an onsite wastewater treatment plant that will enable the reuse of 70% of the water from cleaning processes. These investments are part of the company’s commitment to improving... [Read More]

Kässbohrer has delivered 15.30 cbm K.STC 30 chemical tankers to Roos Spedition, a logistics company specialised in ADR transport across Europe. The new delivery builds upon the companies’ existing cooperation and follows the positive operational results of an initial 30 cbm chemical tanker test vehicle. Headquartered in Durmersheim, Germany, Roos Spedition is recognised... [Read More]

The requirements for sustainability in industrial tank cleaning are constantly increasing. Companies that integrate environmental and climate protection into their operations are gaining importance. Kluthe, as an established provider of cleaning and surface treatment solutions, has recently acquired a major company in the tank cleaning industry as a customer – a success... [Read More]

Stolt Container Terminal Houston (SCTH) is undertaking major investment bringing cutting-edge technology, increased automation and enhanced sustainability to allow more flexible tank cleaning services. With this upgrade, SCTH says it is setting a new global benchmark for tank container cleaning in North America, offering a new level of efficiency, safety, and sustainability. SCTH... [Read More]

EFTCO has added two new EFTCO codes for tank cleaning stations. These are the E59 - Mixer (agitator/stirrer) cleaning code, which relates to an extra cleaning operation for integrated mixers in a tank container or IBC. Secondly, there is the E73 - Cleaning of CIP Installation code, which involves the cleaning of the CIP cleaning system, which is a fixed component attached... [Read More]

ANTECO has opened its new container depot in Duisburg in Germany. The company has been offering a wide range of services and top-tier solutions in container logistics since the end of last year. The new depot in Duisburg provides storage capacity for up to 800 TEU and hazardous goods storage for classes 3, 8, and 9. The depot is SQAS-certified, ensuring the highest... [Read More]