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Zistos Corp., a US-based inspection technology specialist, has introduced a new system designed to inspect the interior of bulk transportation vessels.
The new system, called IAD-TIPZ-H6, can inspect transportation such as rail tankers and tanker trailers without the need to make a confined space entry, the company said in a statement.
An operator can insert this system into a tanker and look for…
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US-headquartered spray technology company Spraying Systems Co. has launched a new product to clean tanks.
The TankJet 78 tank cleaner can clean tanks up to 13.7m in diameter. In a statement, the company said that its new spray cleaner is equipped with solid stream nozzles and “provides high-impact cleaning and 360° coverage to ensure complete cleaning of all interior tank…
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Kärcher North America, a subsidiary of Alfred Karcher, is introducing the EASY!Force trigger gun for its line of commercial cold and hot water pressure washers. The new trigger gun uses the recoil force of the water spray to automatically hold the trigger down for the operator, eliminating sore hands after hours of use.
The yellow and black trigger is visible at the back of the handle. The…
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The Powertex Asia Pacific subsidiary of Hoyer has manufactured its 30,000th flexitank in Malaysia.
For a number of years Hoyer has offered this mode of transport supplied from its own production plant to customers all over the world. The flexitanks are made from linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and are especially suitable for transporting liquids such as food products and harmless…
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A new platform has been launched for apps specifically for use within tank container depots.
The demand for fast, realtime insights and processing of container depot operations is growing, according to the company. Depot for Mobile said it was providing a solution to the issue by making it possible to digitalise all workflows that are currently recorded on paper.
According to the company, data is…
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Alfa Laval has launched a rotary tank cleaning machine which, the company claims, reduces operating costs by 70% through reduced water and cleaning agent consumption.
The Alfa Laval TJ40G uses a high-impact jet stream to clean tough tank residues and minimise the risk of product contamination.
The machine’s hygienic self-cleaning construction ensures that the flow of the cleaning fluid…
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Belgian tank manufacturer Van Hool has started producing 482 tank containers that will be used by BASF in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to transport a range of chemical products.
The signing of this order was preceded by a period of more than two years in which BASF and Van Hool cooperated to develop the various new types of tank containers. The tank containers are 45’ (13.7 metres long with…
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CS Leasing has appointed Intermodal Solutions Group (ISG) as its leasing agent in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.
By leveraging ISG’s local expertise and CS Leasing’s access to capital as well as offering a diverse range of containers and leasing solutions, CS Leasing looks forward to further supporting both new and existing customers as it opens new markets in the…
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Cologne-based tank cleaning company TTC, which specialises in the cleaning of food, silo and chemical tanks, is expanding its business.
The company announced that it will now handle certified cleaning of intermediate bulk container (IBC) and ASF containers, including residual material disposal, maintenance and repair.
“Upon request, we also test the sterility of the containers and…
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Swiss telematics firm Nexiot is customising its zero-maintenance smart sensor system for Bertschi Group’s tank containers, to monitor the temperature of dangerous goods and help ensure safe delivery of consignments.
The data is then sent to a control system, enabling Bertschi Group to monitor the temperature of the product in the tank, as well as the steam pipes which are used to heat the…
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Wagon hire and rail logistics company VTG Aktiengesellschaft is exhibitingat this year’s TransportLogistic event in Munich.
This year, the company willbe represented by its railcardivision with AAE AhausAlstätter Eisenbahn and the wagon construction plant WaggonbauGraaff, as well as its rail logistics and tank container divisions. At the beginning of this year VTG acquired the…
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The European Federation of Tank Cleaning Organisations, EFTCO, has announced an Open House Conference will take place on 4 April to coincide with its 25th anniversary.
Beginning at 10:00am, the event will take place at Febetra in Brussels. According to EFTCO, the 25th anniversary event will see conference speakers provide updates on the latest developments in the tank cleaning sector, alongside…
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Quala, a US-based bulk transportation cleaning specialist, has opened a new container cleaning facility in Hutchins, Texas.
The facility, which was opened earlier this year, will include four trailer cleaning bays on seven acres of land, servicing various types of containers, including ISO tank containers, Frac tanks, IBC’s and tank trailers.
“We’re excited to expand our…
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Bulk logistics specialist Hoyer has taken over the task of delivering to more than 200 Total service stations in west and north Germany.
Under the terms of the new contract, Hoyer will provide fuel scheduling and stock management services.
It builds on the Hoyer’s services for Total in Bremen, the Ruhr district and Emsland region, where it has been delivering since February.
Total operates…
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Suttons, a UK-based international logistics company, has taken delivery of a fleet of new food grade 20ft tank containers.
They have already gone into operation serving customers between North America and Europe. Suttons, based in Widnes, located in the northwest England, is more widely known for its bulk chemical and gas logistics and supply chain services.
Steve Lonsdale, regional director for…
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UWL, a US-based bulk liquid and chemical freight forwarder, has launched a new product for shipping non-hazardous bulk liquid cargo – the UWL FlexiTank
The innovation is now available alongside the company’s existing third-party offerings, increasing the range of options for clients.
Chris Booij, global and Europe director of UWL FlexiTanks & Bulk Liquid Logistics, sees this as an…
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EFTCO has developed its food assessment system to meet the recent demands of the food industry and tank cleaning stations.
Under the changes, the food industry will be now able to evaluate the results of the EFTCO Food Assessment Report. In the past EFTCO set out KO-criteria in the assessment, but as different food sectors have their own criteria which may or may not mirror the KO criteria…
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