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]

As H&P Freightways /Tankclean turned 50-years-old this year, progress and innovation continues. Being the largest independent tank cleaning and depot services provider in the UK, according to the business – it is essential to be ahead of the pack. From the early days of having just one site and cleaning just a few tanks per day, the business has evolved to operating... [Read More]

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]

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]

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]