Aug 28, 2019
Van den Bosch enhances supply chain connectivity with FreightInsight
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Aug 27, 2019
Tank and container solutions company Hoover Ferguson’s Liquitote® stainless-steel intermediate bulk container (IBC) has been named one of the 2019 Environmental Leader Product of the Year winners.
Now in its seventh year, the annual Environmental Leader Awards programme recognises the most innovative and successful commercial and industrial products and projects... [Read More]
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Aug 23, 2019
UK road tanker logistics provider Abbey Logistics has increased the volume of bulk chocolate transport it carries for Barry Callebaut by 100%, following a competitive tender process.
The volume increase follows several service improvements on existing volumes over the past year, which were implemented as a result of collaboration between the two companies to improve... [Read More]
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Aug 22, 2019
Global logistics service provider Den Hartogh Logistics has entered into a cooperation agreement with onepoint for the provision of managed IT services. The IT firm has supplied infrastructure solutions and technical support to Den Hartogh since 2018.
As the transport sector continues to evolve, with a focus on fast and efficient services, IT systems must seamlessly... [Read More]
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Aug 21, 2019
UK-based global logistics specialist Suttons has refurbished over 120 tank containers since moving the service in-house just over a year ago.
Suttons made the move in response to demand for its services around the world, as well as the decision to revamp its existing international container fleet. The service, which covers minor repairs to full tank refurbishments,... [Read More]
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Aug 20, 2019
US transportation and logistics company TFI International has announced the appointment of Kal Atwal to the position of executive vice-president (EVP), responsible for the company’s US final mile divisions. Atwal will maintain his current responsibilities as president of TForce Final Mile Canada.
“Kal has been an integral part of the ongoing TForce Final Mile Canada... [Read More]
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Aug 20, 2019
US industrial container cleaner Quala has appointed Angela Samuel to the role of vice-president of sales for intermediate bulk container (IBC) services.
Prior to joining Quala, she worked at Union Pacific Railroad (UP) for 16 years, having started her career with UP as a sales and marketing intern.
Commenting on the appointment, the company said: “Since joining... [Read More]
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Apr 18, 2019
The International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO) revealed that its 2019 ITCO Tank Container Village will be the largest one so far to be arranged by the association.
According to ITCO, the event in June will comprise of 68 event stands and 73 association members in total, representing an 11% increase in size over the 2017 Tank Container Village.
“With 68 exhibition... [Read More]
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Mar 20, 2019
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... [Read More]
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Jul 21, 2017
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... [Read More]
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Jul 21, 2017
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... [Read More]
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Jul 21, 2017
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... [Read More]
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Jul 21, 2017
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’... [Read More]
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Apr 6, 2017
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... [Read More]
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Apr 6, 2017
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... [Read More]
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Apr 6, 2017
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... [Read More]
The #Sutton and #Broadhurst families have completed the sale of their interest in Suttons Tankers Holdings Limited and its trading subsidiary, Suttons Tankers Limited, to @SchenkTransport - a tank transport company based in the #Netherlands.
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