Sep 1, 2021
EFTCO signs up new global member
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Aug 31, 2021
Ever since ONEtobeONE started in 2008, the goal has always been to offer a platform that benefits the entire tank transport supply chain.
With more than 12,000 companies already connected, ONEtobeONE has become a sizeable platform within the tank transport sector, attracting more suppliers, carriers and cleaning stations each month.
Carriers use it to send out a large... [Read More]
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Aug 16, 2021
As part of the food logistics chain, the European Federation of Tank Cleaning Organisations (EFTCO) and its associated cleaning stations have always focused on their responsibilities in food safety and hygiene.
Through its connections with national associations across the European Territory and Global member, the organisation is well placed to link its vast network... [Read More]
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Aug 12, 2021
Stolt Tank Containers (STC) has opened a new ISO tank depot in Scotland.
Tank Wash Scotland is now operational in Grangemouth, Scotland. The city is home to Scotland's largest port, handling nine million tonnes of cargo and over 225,000 shipping containers.
Stolt said this was an ideal place for the depot to support customers given its convenient connections to the local... [Read More]
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Aug 11, 2021
Scotland-based Oilfast has invested more than £700,000 (€825,000) in its fleet expansion programme with the addition of five Volvo FE 6×2 Rigid Tankers.
The fuel distribution company, specialising in heating oil, red diesel, derv and licensed AdBlue said the fleet additions are part of its commitment to expand and improve.
The company has a growing base in Wales... [Read More]
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Aug 4, 2021
Coating Center, founded in 2003, is a technology driven business with almost 20 years’ experience in the coatings and sealing industry. Tank Cleaning Magazine speaks to Jason Donohue, the company’s global operations director.
Can you explain the origins of Coating Center, where you are based, how many people you employ and your core business?
Coating Center was... [Read More]
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Jul 29, 2021
Logistics specialist Suttons Tankers has taken delivery of 14 new Volvo FMXs after being impressed by the performance of a demonstrator supplied by local dealer Thomas Hardie Commercials.
The first order of rigids to join its fleet comprises a mix of seven 6x4 rigids and seven 8x4 tridems for use exclusively on the company’s contract transporting sludge for Yorkshire... [Read More]
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Jul 28, 2021
Avfuel Corporation is collaborating with General Aviation Modifications (GAMI) by providing its distribution expertise for the engineering company’s high-octane unleaded avfuel - G100UL.
GAMI announced the FAA approved Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) authorising use of its G100UL high-octane unleaded avfuel.
These new STCs represent the initial major milestone... [Read More]
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Jul 26, 2021
Den Hartogh is equipping its entire TDI container fleet with GPS Temperature Telematics - providing live GPS positioning and temperature control.
This will enable the fleet to make data driven decisions in real time based on GPS positions, product temperature and heating settings.
“We want our customers to recognise and value our service of organising safe and reliable... [Read More]
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Jul 19, 2021
CTW Cleaning Systems is a well-known Belgian manufacturer of tank cleaning, car wash and truck wash installations with more than 35 years of technical knowledge and experience. It has a strong track record in initiating tank cleaning projects in Europe and abroad.
After the completion of tank cleaning projects for Katoen Natie in Belgium and Germany, the company also... [Read More]
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Jul 13, 2021
Abbey Logistics has announced the acquisition of south-west based liquid food tanker specialist Welch Hire including the company’s customer base and tank hire business.
The transaction extends Abbey’s network coverage with the addition of 48 bulk liquid road tankers and 13 tractor units.
Welch is well known in the bulk liquid food and animal feed markets in both... [Read More]
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Jul 8, 2021
Quala and UTLX have partnered to offer full-service rail car cleaning and maintenance services at Quala’s Pasadena location.
Quala Rail & Specialty offers comprehensive rail car cleaning services and with the addition of UTLX Field Services, customers will have access to a full set of maintenance, repair, inspections, and qualifications at one site.
The Texas-based... [Read More]
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Jul 7, 2021
North-west UK fuel supplier Crown Oil is now running its entire fleet on renewable diesel fuel as it commits to reduce its direct CO2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90%.
The Greater Manchester business, part of the £420 million (€490 million) turnover Crown Oil family of companies, believes it is the first supplier in the UK to run all of its oil delivery vehicles on... [Read More]
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Jul 6, 2021
Hüni + Co, a specialist coatings provider, was founded in 1859 as a leather manufacturing firm in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This is where the company’s headquarters is located and, at the turn of the new millennium, the firm started its new business – coatings for ISO tank containers.
The company now employs 60 people from more than 14 different nations and is led... [Read More]
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Jun 30, 2021
Britain could face "unimaginable" collapse of supply chains after the pandemic and Brexit led to a shortage of more than 100,000 truck and tanker drivers, industry leaders have warned.
In a June 23 letter sent to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the industry called for his personal intervention to allow access to European labour by introducing temporary worker visas for... [Read More]
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Jun 21, 2021
The International Association for Supply Chain Safety – Food Feed, Chemicals – ENFIT – has developed enormously in recent years, particularly with extra certification and the implementation of new digital processes, according to its president Hans-Dieter Philipowski.
At the beginning of this year, ENFIT published its first international guidelines for the transport... [Read More]