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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]