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Dutch tank transport firm JL Mijnders Transport, based in Melissant, south Holland, is taking an important step in its European growth strategy by acquiring German company Jenusch Transporte.
As of 1 April 2025, the company now operates under the name Jenusch & Mijnders Transporte GmbH.
CEO Walter Mijnders said the acquisition was an important milestone: “Jenusch Transporte has built a strong…
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With the first edition focusing on the French market, Tank Cleaning Magazine took time out to speak to Philippe De Abreu, the director general of LVI – which is also a member of
APLICA
Can you tell me a little bit about LVI and how many tank cleaning stations you operate and where they are located?
The LVI company, which specialises in the interior cleaning of food and industrial tanks, was…
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APLICA – a founding member of the European Federation of Tank Cleaning Organisations – has had a busy 12 months.
The France-based organisation now boasts a total of 81 members, operating 81 cleaning stations, across the country.
APLICA is made up of firms whose primary activity is the internal cleaning of road tankers – an essential part of the logistics supply chain.
Over the past 12…
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EFTCO concluded 2024 on a stable note and looks ahead to the next 12 months with confidence.
A strong and continuous management team, along with well-established cooperation with all partners, provides a solid foundation for a successful year. This year, engagement with logistics associations and representatives from the shipping industry will remain a key priority. Supporting all members while…
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ITCO, the International Tank Container Organisation, has published its 13th Annual Tank Container Fleet Survey.
This year’s survey estimates that, at 1 January 2025, the global tank container fleet had reached 882,023 units worldwide, compared to the figure of 848,400 on 1 January 2024, a year-on-year growth of 3.96%.
Approximately 42,100 new tank containers were built in 2024 , compared to…
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Albert Keijzer’s management has announced that food logistics specialist Sitra Group, with their headquarters based in Belgium, has closed the acquisition of the Dutch company for an undisclosed sum.
Established in 1962, Sitra Group is a family-owned business with a turnover of €250 million and employs over 2,000 people across 12 countries, including the Netherlands.
They operate more…
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Hoyer has announced the acquisition of the Chilean company INTER-TANK.
With this strategic acquisition, Hoyer strengthens its market presence in Chile, its global network, and its capabilities in the liquid bulk and flexitank logistics sector.
INTER-TANK, based in Santiago de Chile, is a renowned provider of Flexitank logistics solutions in South America. This acquisition will significantly…
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Despite HTC being a relatively young company that recently celebrated its 25th birthday – it now operates six cleaning stations all across Belgium.
From 1st March, the company will open its latest cleaning facility at HTCHaven Noord in the Port of Antwerp.
HTC-Haven Noord has already been operational for a year as a container depot and container cleaning facility, but the facility has now…
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Royal Den Hartogh Logistics has achieved a Gold rating on EcoVadis - reaffirming its leadership in sustainability within the logistics industry.
This prestigious recognition highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and sets it apart from the competition.
EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability rating platform that analyses…
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Stolt Tank Containers (STC) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $162.1 million (€155 million), an increase of 8.1 percent from $150 million (€143 million), in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Transport revenue increased by 10.7 percent due to an increase in ocean freight rates as a result of space constraints with carriers, partially offset by a decline in shipments. Demurrage revenue was also…
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Bertschi Zhangjiagang has been recognised as the “Outstanding End-to-End Supply Chain Service Enterprise of the Year 2024” at the Global Chemical Supply Chain (China) Summit, held in Shanghai.
This award, decided through a selection process involving leading chemical manufacturers and logistics experts, highlights Bertschi’s ability to deliver safe, innovative, and reliable supply chain…
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Enviro-Clean has added four new IVECO S-Way 530 (AS440S53TX/FP) trucks to its fleet.
Wrapped in Enviro-Clean’s vivid green and white colourway, these trucks are powered by the Cursor 13 engine producing 530hp, providing huge mission capabilities in exchange for impressive fuel economy, even when running at 44 tonnes.
Additionally, Enviro-Clean has added two flagship IVECO S-Way 570s to its…
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Kluthe's comprehensive Hakupur programme offers operators tailor-made answers to all challenges in the area of tank cleaning.
The efficient cleaning of tank vehicles is essential for safety, quality and reliability in transport.
In an industry that has to adhere to strict hygiene and safety standards, the selection of suitable cleaning products plays a central role.
Kluthe has established…
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Suttons Group has announced the appointment of Prime Shipping Services as Suttons’ representative in the state of Qatar.
Prime Shipping Services is part of the GWC Group, which also operates a tank cleaning facility at the Logistics Village, Qatar.
This partnership reflects the company’s commitment to delivering safe and sustainable chemical logistics solutions to the Middle East.
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With the supply chain, tank container cleaning depots have a crucial role, combining both the ending and beginning of transport orders for dry bulk, food grades and liquid chemicals.
It is the latter of the three segments where serious risks are involved towards health, safety and the environment.
To this, the sector is usually regulated with stringent local, national and international EU laws…
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The Bertschi Group has received its 1,500th DAF vehicle.
This new generation DAF 480 FT 4x2 tractor joins the international fleet - ensuring timely chemical distribution across Europe.
Drawing from significant experience with the New Generation DAF vehicles, Bertschi selected the DAF XF for its outstanding efficiency, safety and driver comfort.
Established in 1956 in Dürrenäsch,…
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In the tank cleaning industry accuracy is everything.
The tank needs to be cleaned in a specific way and the paperwork needs to be filled in correctly.
For the cleaning stations efficiency matters. Every extra minute spent by the station attendant filling forms is a minute away from serving the next client and a minute less spent on the road.
Extra minutes spent by the cleaners are a…
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