May 14, 2020
US haulage industry unites in appreciation for those on frontline
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May 13, 2020
Den Hartogh Logistics provided a supply chain solution and logistics support for a shipment of methanol.
This was in collaboration with Helm Proman Methanol AG to deliver a specialised ISO-tank to SAL Heavy Lift M/V Trina.
This was done in Hamburg, Germany, and the product was fitted onto the deck using for-purpose brackets, securing the ISO-tank safely during the vessel’s... [Read More]
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May 11, 2020
The HOYER Group has taken delivery of more than 500 new trucks throughout Europe, for which it has invested around €42.7m (£36m) to transport mineral oil, chemical products and gases.
The trucks have innovative technologies that more than fulfil the legal requirements relating to safety, and offer added value with regard to economic efficiency and environmental protection.... [Read More]
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May 6, 2020
Suttons Tankers is playing a key logistics role in the distribution of ethanol for the production of hand sanitiser to UK healthcare organisations and communities.
The logistics business, part of global firm Suttons Group, will transport denatured spirit supplied by William Grant & Sons, the independent, family-owned global distillers, and co-ordinating tank collections... [Read More]
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May 5, 2020
The World Road Transport Organisation is calling on governments to increase efforts to support operators during the global pandemic.
The global economy is projected to contract sharply by up to 8% in 2020, according to the World Trade Organisation, with global trade decreasing by up to a third.
New findings have revealed the scale of the impact the pandemic has had... [Read More]
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May 4, 2020
With the Colorado 530 KHT and its powerful tank cleaning heads, Dutch manufacturer Waterkracht has turned its focus to professional industrial cleaning.
Cleaning tank containers, wells, bins and even chewing gum, graffiti and posters – the list of applications for high pressure and hot water equipment is long and extensive, just like the product portfolio of Waterkracht,... [Read More]
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Apr 27, 2020
Tanker drivers working at Hoyer’s UK Petrolog fuel tanker delivery team have received training to deliver oxygen to NHS hospitals treating patients with Covid-19.
The deployment comes after the company approached the Government to see how it could both support the national effort to fight the virus and protect jobs, by providing support in delivering essential goods.
Jonathan... [Read More]
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Apr 24, 2020
Trecora Resources, a leading provider of specialty hydrocarbons and specialty waxes, announced it has signed a multi-year extension with Martin Operating Partnership for the supply of natural gasoline.
Pat Quarles, Trecora's President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "The shale gas revolution has resulted in a significant increase in natural gasoline supply in the... [Read More]
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Apr 22, 2020
Polymer solutions manufacturer Geon Performance Solutions has launched Project Collaboration that allows tank container companies to support each other in the fight against the global pandemic.
The company said that with this scheme other firms can take advantage of the intellectual and manufacturing expertise of Geon’s workforce to support the Covid-19 battle.
Over... [Read More]
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Apr 21, 2020
Stolt-Nielsen has reported a first quarter net loss of $20 million (€18.4 million) ending on February 29.
The company recorded revenues of $498. 8 million (€459 million), compared with a net profit of $5.9 million (€5.4 million) with revenues of $497.5 million (€458 million) in the fourth quarter of last year.
But in its annual report to shareholders, Stolt-Nielsen... [Read More]
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Apr 20, 2020
Abbey Logistics has been shortlisted for three industry awards this year.
This year’s shortlist by the organisers of the Motor Transport Awards includes firms involved in all aspects of the supply chain and showcases the important work carried out by the transport and logistics sector.
Abbey Logistics has been nominated for the partnership of the year award, sponsored... [Read More]
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Apr 17, 2020
Heil Trailer said it was ‘working hard’ to support customers through the Covid-19 pandemic.
For the past 25 years the company has been utilising its 94 vehicles to service businesses across the American Midwest.
In a statement the company said: “With the constantly changing Covid-19 situation around the world, this is an unprecedented time for all businesses –... [Read More]
cleaning
Apr 16, 2020
Suretank Latin America has entered into a partnership with Pinamak aimed at reducing operating costs in the transportation of chemicals to offshore platforms.
The partnership a leading manufacturer of offshore chemical tanks, and the longest established offshore logistics company in the Campos Basin, marks a significant change for offshore chemical tank operators in Brazil.
Companies... [Read More]
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Apr 15, 2020
The HOYER Group has revealed the actions taken in the company with regard to dealing with the emergency situation caused by the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic.
Since the virus has evolved in so many different ways depending on the country, and as all countries have different approaches to fighting COVID-19, it is not possible to have a single common approach on handling... [Read More]
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Apr 15, 2020
Suttons Tankers has won a significant new contract with a leading global provider of high-value specialty hydrocarbon solutions Haltermann Carless.
The logistics and supply chain business, part of global firm Suttons Group, will be transporting gas condensate from Spirit Energy’s Barrow Gas Terminal in Cumbria to Haltermann Carless in Harwich.
Suttons is already a... [Read More]
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Apr 14, 2020
United Kingdom-based Universal Tanker Group, which specialises in waste services, is reporting a positive response from drivers since upgrading from PDAs to tablets for electronic signature collection during waste transfer and deliveries.
Using Mandata’s new Manifest app, drivers now can collect signatures, organise jobs and communicate using larger tablet screens,... [Read More]