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Apr 29, 2026

VERVAEKE acquires French transport company

VERVAEKE has acquired the French transport company Bertout, based in Nesle. The acquisition aligns with VERVAEKE’s long-term strategy to further strengthen its presence on the French market. The day-to-day operations of Transports Bertout will remain unchanged, and owner-manager Francis Bertout will continue to be involved during an initial phase to support the integration. Like VERVAEKE,...
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Apr 29, 2026

Hupac reports resilient 2025 performance despite challenges

Hupac has posted a solid result for the 2025 financial year, achieving a profit of CHF 3.5 million (€3.79 million) despite persistent disruption across Europe’s network. Transport volumes rose by 4.3%, with transalpine traffic through Switzerland increasing 4.5%, supported in part by new flows on the Belgium–Italy corridor. The group handled 975,000 road consignments (1.85...
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Apr 27, 2026

Success at tank cleaning station

One of CTW Cleaning Systems great success stories was when it completed a high-profile project at the ABAC tank cleaning facility in Liverpool by installing a state-of-the-art high-pressure cleaning system. This achievement highlights CTW’s commitment to innovation and excellence in delivering industrial cleaning solutions. ABAC, one of Liverpool’s leading tank cleaning facilities, required an advanced,...
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Apr 21, 2026

European Council tightens emission standards for road tankers

The European Council has formally adopted a targeted amendment to the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles including tankers. The new rules introduce a temporary flexibility for manufacturers to comply with their 2030 CO2 emissions reduction targets. The amendment does not alter the the long-term reduction targets. This amendment recognises the structural challenges...
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Apr 9, 2026

Tough market backdrop weighs on Stolt results

Stolt Tank Containers (STC) reported first-quarter revenue of $184.3 million (€157 million), up from $152.9 million (€130 million) in the first quarter of 2025, predominantly reflecting the addition of Suttons. In the seasonally weak first quarter, underlying volume (excluding the addition of Suttons) improved slightly, however transport margins remained under pressure. STC reported a first-quarter...
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Apr 7, 2026

Great tank cleaning results

In modern industry, the cleanliness and hygiene of industrial tanks are of paramount importance to ensure product quality, operator safety and environmental protection. OMZ Srl, one of the leading companies in the industrial plant sector, provides state-of-the-art solutions for internal cleaning of tanks of all types and sizes, ensuring flawless results in compliance with the...
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Mar 31, 2026

Global tank container fleet reaches 899,044 units

The International Tank Container Organisation has published its 2026 Global Tank Container Fleet Survey, revealing that the worldwide tank container fleet reached 899,044 units as of 1 January 2026, marking a 1.93% increase over the previous year. The latest report highlights a notable slowdown in fleet growth, following a decade of sustained expansion averaging around...
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Mar 30, 2026

Pañalón acquires JM Navajas’ tanker transport business

Spain's Grupo Pañalón, through its company Felix Food Logistics, has acquired the business unit and food tank transport activity of José María Navajas, SL. Pañalón says Navajas "is an historic food tanker transport company in Spain". "Due to its location in Logroño, it has been the benchmark carrier of bulk wine in Rioja for decades,...
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Mar 23, 2026

Advanced tank wash facility comes onstream

Quantix, North America’s leading supply chain services company serving the chemical industry, has officially opened a state-of-the-art facility in Port Allen, Louisiana. The new site expands the company’s already extensive network, providing customers with faster, more efficient services across the region including for tank cleaning services. At the heart of the Port Allen facility is...
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Mar 16, 2026

HOYER develops additional training container concept for the US market

HOYER is now expanding its training offering to the North American market following the successful implementation of the European training concept. A training container unit developed specifically for the United States has been completed and is currently on its way to the country. The European training concept - consisting of a modified tank container and...
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Mar 10, 2026

BECCS project completes full CO2 value chain with Hoyer

CO2 Energie AG has secured an agreement with Hoyer Group for the transport of biogenic carbon dioxide from Switzerland to Denmark. With capture, transport, permanent storage and monetisation now all contractually in place, this milestone completes the project’s full end-to-end BECCS value chain and marks a European first for a Swiss carbon removal project. The...
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Mar 5, 2026

VERVAEKE introduces the first ADR certified hydrogen tanker in Europe

VERVAEKE has taken a bold step toward the decarbonisation of chemical transport with the introduction of the first ADR approved hydrogen powered truck operating in Europe. Developed in close partnership with Nobian, the project demonstrates that the strict safety requirements governing hazardous materials logistics can be fully aligned with sustainability and operational excellence. By deploying...
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Mar 2, 2026

Tank cleaning expansion

The HOYER Group, a global leader in logistics solutions for liquid goods, has made significant investments in two network sites offering tank cleaning, workshop and depot services. In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Laem Chabang, Thailand, the company’s network partner cotac has completed extensive enhancements to its depots. These upgrades strengthen HOYER and cotac’s...
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Feature

Feb 23, 2026

Tank cleaning without borders

For decades, the European Federation of Tank Cleaning Organisations (EFTCO) has played a quiet, but critical role in safeguarding standards across chemical and food logistics. As 2026 is now upon us all, the federation is sharpening its focus. Guided by five clearly defined goals that are digitalisation, food safety, business continuity, globalisation and quality control,...
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Feb 13, 2026

HOYER Group joins Germany’s Federal Emergency Transport Network

The HOYER Group has officially become a member of Germany’s Federal Transport Organisation (TOB), strengthening the country’s civil emergency logistics framework. On 10 February, the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) formally presented the certificate of participation to Chief Executive Officer Björn Schniederkötter. Acting on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Transport, BALM oversees...
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Feb 11, 2026

Magnificent seven are members of APLICA

APLICA is delighted to see a total of seven new additions to the organisation. These include Delisle Lavage in Compiegne, Delisle Lavage in Guilberville, Delisle Lavage in Lisieux, Delisle Lavage in Torcy-Le-Grand, NLA27 in Heudebouville, Solaseine in Grand-Couronne and TSL Transports Services Lavages in Estillac. APLICA, a founding member of the European Federation of Tank...
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Feb 9, 2026

Bertschi growth affected by strong currency

Bertschi Group closed last year with a turnover of CHF1.02 billion (€1.11 billion), unchanged compared with 2024 because of a strong Swiss Franc. Turnover in local currencies increased from the previous year by 2.5 percent, supported by growth in selected global markets and rising demand for storage and distribution solutions in Europe and Asia. Tariff...
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Feb 4, 2026

Withofs acquires Weltens

Withofs Bulk Logistics has acquired Dutch transport company Weltens, of Geleen, including the transport activities from the Herzogenrath branch (Germany). Withofs is thus strengthening its presence in the Benelux and Germany, as well as expanding its fleet and network in tank, bulk and ISO container trucking services. The combined fleet has a size of 80...
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Feb 3, 2026

EFTCO strengthens its operations in Lithuania

A second tank cleaning facility in Lithuania has been appointed an associate member of EFTCO and meets the quality requirements. It is therefore now authorised to issue the EFTCO Cleaning Document (ECD). EFTCO welcomes Sitra LT filialas Panevėžyje, UAB in Panevėžys, LT-35101. Together with EFTCO's already established partner, UAB "Autopaslauga" in Kaunas, these two partners...
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Jan 29, 2026

STC – higher shipments offset by margin pressure

Stolt Tank Containers (STC) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $167 million (€140 million), up from $162.1 million (€135 million), in the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting an increase in shipment volumes and higher demurrage and ancillary revenue, offset by the impact of lower ocean carrier freight rates on transport revenue. Fourth-quarter operating profit hit $8.1 million...
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