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Jan 22, 2024
Wincanton to be taken over by French operator
British logistics firm Wincanton is in the process of being taken over by French shipping firm CMA CGM in a deal worth $700 million (€642 million). This will enable the Marseille-based group's push in logistics into the UK supermarket sector. The acquisition, reported by Reuters, will allow CMA CGM to add a new layer of expertise on warehousing management and grocery. Wincanton operates…
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Jan 16, 2024
ECTA reveals ‘challenges’ in chemical and logistics transport sectors
The chemical transport and logistics sector faced several geopolitical conflicts around the world, which had an immediate and significant impact on the social and economic life in all EU countries in 2023. ECTA members experienced declining and unpredictable transportation volumes, fluctuating fuel prices and high inflation rates. At the same time, Europe’s sustainability trend towards…
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Dec 21, 2023
New full-service offer for tank container coatings in Antwerp
HÜNI+CO and Van Moer Logistics are expanding their services for the coating of tank containers in the port of Antwerp as part of an exclusive partnership. The logistics service provider Van Moer Logistics already offers minor repairs to tank container coatings in its HÜNI+CO-certified depot in the port of Antwerp. Starting this summer, the two companies will also offer more comprehensive…
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Nov 20, 2023
Road tankers that feel pumped up
A disposal company’s recent search for a high-performance tanker pump has demonstrated how major savings can be made by finding a supplier that wants to provide a truly long-term solution, rather than just sell you the nearest unit that they have sitting on the shelf. Transporting solvents, waste oil, sludge and various chemicals are part of the disposal company’s main remit, so they knew…
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Nov 14, 2023
Van den Bosch opens branch in Milan
Van den Bosch has opened a branch in Agrate Brianza, Milan, as it continues to develop its activities in the Italian market. “In recent years we have achieved considerable growth in the Italian market, partly due to the acquisition of fellow transporter, Gé Simons. “ Now we are taking the next step by realising our further growth ambition with local representation,” said Paul van de…
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Nov 6, 2023
Suttons and LogChain begin digital partnership to improve global logistics
Suttons International and LogChain have started a digitalisation partnership. This collaboration, coming on the heels of LogChain's recent success in facilitating the world's first fully digitalised cross-border shipment, symbolises a mutual commitment to bolstering digital transparency and scalability in the logistics sector. Suttons International is integrating its platform as a pivotal…
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Oct 16, 2023
Gooch elected ITCO president
The ITCO board has unanimously elected Paul Gooch, director of The Logical Group, as ITCO president for the next two-year period – taking over from Reg Lee at the end of this year. Gooch founded The Logical Group, a supply chain practice, following a near 30-year career with Dow Chemical Company. There, he held regional leadership roles in the UK and Benelux, and subsequently became European…
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Sep 26, 2023
Van den Bosch expands cooperation to East Africa and Indian Ocean islands
Van den Bosch will cooperate with Celero Group to further expand its network of tank connections in East Africa and the Indian Ocean. Celero Group was established in 2009 as an independent, logistics provider. They offer a variety of freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. Their strong presence in the African and East Indian transportation sector includes employees and offices in…
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Jul 5, 2023
ITCO publishes “best practice guideline for overseas transport visibility for bulk liquids”
ITCO has published a new guidance document focusing on the topic of shipment tracking and automated milestone messaging. The guideline has been developed and produced with the assistance and support of the European Chemical Transport Association. The goal of this guideline is to define a standard definition framework with transport milestone events and ETx updates within a chemical multimodal…
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Jun 23, 2023
Den Hartogh joins EUROPUR
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics has joined EUROPUR, the European Association of Flexible PU Foam Blocks Manufacturers, reflecting its commitment to innovate and expand in the foam industry while prioritising safety and environmental sustainability. "We're delighted to join EUROPUR and to be the first LSP to participate in this prestigious conference," said Eimert van Herk – manager PMC…
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Jun 20, 2023
GCA buys Caillot
Groupe Charles André has bought fellow French logistics firm Transports Caillot. Caillot is based near Reims in the heart of champagne country and employs more than 800 people. Its 12 regional platforms are based mainly in the north-east of the country, and manage more than 250,000 sqm of warehouse space. Caillot carries out unbundling, storage, co-packing and co-manufacturing spread over…
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Jun 14, 2023
Apollo takes stake in ITT
Asset management firm Apollo is taking a stake in Intermodal Tank Transport (ITT), a tank container transport and depot services outfit based in Houston, Texas, USA. ITT will continue to be led by president and CEO Jon Hulsey and the existing management team. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1993, ITT arranges end-to-end logistics of bulk liquids for blue-chip customers across…
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May 24, 2023
Royal Den Hartogh moves forward with HVO
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is collaborating with Shell Chemicals Europe in switching to HVO renewable diesel. This is a significant step towards achieving its goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 25% by 2025. The partnership with Shell Chemicals allows the firm to take advantage of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) renewable diesel, which is a sustainable and low-carbon alternative to traditional…
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May 11, 2023
ITCO president set to retire from post
ITCO president Reg Lee has informed the board that he will retire from the post at the end of this year. The International Tank Container Organisation started in 1998 and Lee was one of the founder members. Jeremy Bergbaum was the organisation’s first president and when he stood down in 2003, Lee was elected to lead ITCO - upon his retirement from Stolt. Lee resigned as the president of…
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Apr 24, 2023
Suttons focuses on growth strategy with new appointment
Suttons International has announced the appointment of Jonathan Mackie to the role of commercial director as part of the business’ growth strategy. Mackie will be responsible for the development and implementation of the business’ commercial strategy to enable growth with new and existing customers across all regions Suttons International operate in. He brings with him a wealth of…
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Mar 16, 2023
Global tank container fleet reaches 801,800 units
ITCO, the International Tank Container Organisation, has published its 11th Annual Tank Container Fleet Survey. This year’s survey estimates that, at 1 January, the global tank container fleet had reached 801,800 units worldwide, compared to the figure of 737,935 on 1 January 2022, a year-on-year growth of 8.65%. Reflecting continued strong demand for new equipment, a total of 67,865 new…
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Dec 8, 2022
Bertschi tank cleaning site hosts special training session for customers and employees
The Aldrees-Bertschi container terminal in Saudi Arabia where tank cleaning operations take place was the venue for a special event. A training session for customers and employees was planned as a way to strengthen bilateral relationships as well as to ensure Bertschi employees are working to the highest standards. The special training week was conducted in November at the Jubail facility. The…
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