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The logistics sector in Europe has launched the Women in Logistics consortium (WIL).
This pioneering industry-wide consortium aims to promote greater gender diversity and inclusion within the traditionally male-dominated logistics sector. Led by Dow and H.Essers, and supported by sector associations ECTA and Cefic, this initiative is joined by six other key players — Den Hartogh, Bertschi,…
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Brenntag’s first quarter results were impacted by challenging market conditions.
Pricing pressures and lower than expected demand in certain markets and industries, particularly the specialties division, impacted these results.
Operating gross profits declined by 5.1% to €984 million.
The company’s specialities operating EBITA stood at €107 million while Brenntag Essentials achieved…
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Suttons Tankers have nurtured a strong partnership with Alcotra for more than 8 years.
Alcotra, a leading ethanol supplier, with over three decades of experience in the UK, requires a reliable, safe, and flexible haulier to ensure impeccable service to their customers.
Strategically operating out of Dagenham, Alcotra receives materials by vessel into large, dedicated storage tanks, enabling the…
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The tank cleaning sector in Europe cannot escape from more stringent environmental legislation that has become law.
This will have an impact on tank cleaning businesses as well, as new legislation aims to meet net-zero targets set for 2040 and then 2050.
Therefore, EFTCO is keen to warn its members that the sector must look into how these new targets can be met swiftly.
It is obvious that…
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The Fecc Annual Congress is making another return to Sitges/Barcelona in Spain from 11 to 13 September.
“Quo Vadis Europe?” is the motto of this year’s European Association of Chemical Distributors’ (Fecc) annual event.
There will be an exciting programme with a unique speaker line-up as well as a first-class selection of major topics.
These will be highly relevant for all European and…
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The new cotac site in Ludwigshafen, Kaiserwörthhafen, is the first facility of the Multimodal Tank Care joint venture – a partnership between the cotac group and Contargo – to begin operations.
According to Dirk Müller, site manager at cotac Ludwigshafen: “Our customers benefit from the fact that we are located in the immediate vicinity of a trimodal container terminal.
“This…
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Abbey Logistics has launched its latest high-capacity non-tipping powder tanks at Lhoist's Hindlow quarry.
This marks the completion of its recent batch of eight tanks, supporting the company’s promise of excellence in logistics.
With significant support from Sitra Group, Abbey Logistics Group keeps pushing boundaries, expanding and investing in its fleet, improving its capacity for…
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Cork, Ireland, is now home to a cuttingedge Upper Tier Seveso storage facility that is setting new standards in safety, security and quality service.
Located in the heart of Little Island, this facility is designed to meet the most stringent safety standards while offering customers peace of mind and a wide range of services for both short- and long-term storage.
Upcoming project
Murphy…
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Suttons Tankers and CF Fertilisers have nurtured a robust partnership over the course of three decades.
They have recently introduced new nitric acid tanks into the operation as a demonstration of their ongoing dedication to customer satisfaction and commitment.
Suttons are responsible for transporting various products for CF, including nitric acid, ammonia solution, anhydrous ammonia and weak…
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Fleetclean is partnering with Bolondi Cleaning Heads that will allow the company to distribute and deliver a new brand of tank and IBC cleaning heads.
Bolondi Cleaning Heads are known for producing high quality, technologically advanced, innovative and reliable products.
The cleaning heads are a highly recommended manufacturer and distributer of rotating heads and nozzles for washing and…
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The STR Tank-Container Cleaning location in Schwarzheide now has two additional 3,000 sq m covered storage halls.
The new state-of-the-art warehouse facilities owned by Berstchi have a combined capacity of 5,200 spaces.
This expansion is an addition to the existing warehouse complex and outdoor storage area in Schwarzheide.
Back in 2016, STR introduced a warehouse complex comprising three…
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Thanks to innovative recycling techniques, Stolt Tank Containers (STC) is keeping water, energy and detergent usage to a minimum during the cleaning of its tank containers.
STC has been trialling new processes at its cleaning depots to recycle water and energy, as well as minimise the need for additives and detergents.
This is resulting in significantly less waste, lower costs and a more…
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Stolt Tank Containers (STC) has received a gold rating for sustainability by EcoVadis - recognising its exceptional environmental, safety, social, ethical, and governance practices last year.
The EcoVadis certification assesses a company's adherence to corporate social responsibility principles and the effectiveness of the company’s sustainability management system.
The gold rating places…
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Suttons Tankers has expanded its fuels and bitumen sectors with the addition of its 100th vehicle.
The Volvo FM came into service at the start of the year.
The new Volvo FMs are 10% more fuel efficient than other units, which contributes to a reduction in carbon emissions.
Steve Hassall, fleet director, said: “All fuels trucks are fully fitted with Microlise telematics which monitor…
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XPO has confirmed its latest partnership with TotalEnergies after winning the business through a competitive tender process.
The long-term contract will see XPO and TotalEnergies work together to improve operational efficiencies and enhance the customer delivery experience.
XPO will provide end-to-end services, including inbound transportation, shared user warehousing and value-added services,…
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Can you tell me a bit about the history of Delisle Lavage?
In 1991, Delisle Lavage established its first washing station in La Ferté-Gaucher ,followed by Fagnières in 1996.The acquisition of a new site in Lillebonne in 2007 enabled the company to have a third washing station, currently handling 80 to 100 washes per day. Delisle Lavage was first and foremost born from an internal need in…
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Royal Den Hartogh Logistics has expanded its portfolio by acquiring H&S Group.
Ubbo Hempenius, owner of H&S Group, and Pieter den Hartogh, group managing director of Royal Den Hartogh Logistics, signed an agreement on 15 March.
H&S will become the fifth business unit of Den Hartogh, alongside the business units liquid, gas, global and dry bulk.
Ubbo Hempenius stated: “The merger of H&S…
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