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Sep 27, 2019
VTG Tanktainer adds Flexitanks to portfolio
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Sep 6, 2019
European transport and logistics services provider Vos Logistics has celebrated 75 years or operations with an event focusing on the future: IMAGINEVosLogistics100.
During the event, which took place on 5 September, topics including digitisation, sustainability, labour market development and e-commerce were addressed – all of which Vos Logistics believes will be critical... [Read More]
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Sep 3, 2019
Logistics company Hoyer Group has expanded its green fleet, with the addition of two new trucks powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), under a partnership with Nippon Gases Deutschland.
The two LNG-fuelled Iveco trucks will be used to carry industrial gases such as nitrogen and hydrogen from the German town of Hürth to locations throughout the North Rhine-Westphalia... [Read More]
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Aug 30, 2019
Earlier this year, US bulk transportation container cleaning specialist Quala acquired Birmingham Tank Wash in Birmingham, Alabama, expanding its presence in the US Gulf region.
“We look forward to bringing the Birmingham Tank Wash into the Quala family,” said Jeff Noble, senior vice-president of operations at Quala. “The acquisition allows us to expand our network... [Read More]
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Aug 29, 2019
UK-based Sutton Tankers has signed a five-year contract with waste reclamation and recycling solutions specialist Tradebe UK. Suttons will transport chemical waste to and from Tradebe sites in Heysham, Gwent and Knottingley in the UK.
In 2018, Suttons Tankers acquired the trade of Bullard, a transport company specialising in the chemical waste and fuels sector.
“We’ve... [Read More]
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Aug 28, 2019
Intermodal transport specialist Van den Bosch has enhanced its supply chain connectivity services by introducing FreightInsight, an online portal that provides customers with real-time information on the actual status of loads.
The portal offers access to additional information, such as the expected time of arrival, previous loads and loading reports.
“With FreightInsight... [Read More]
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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 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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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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Apr 6, 2017
The Powertex Asia Pacific subsidiary of Hoyer has manufactured its 30,000th flexitank in Malaysia.
For a number of years Hoyer has offered this mode of transport supplied from its own production plant to customers all over the world. The flexitanks are made from linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and are especially suitable for transporting liquids such as food products... [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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Jan 23, 2017
US-headquartered spray technology company Spraying Systems Co. has launched a new product to clean tanks.
The TankJet 78 tank cleaner can clean tanks up to 13.7m in diameter. In a statement, the company said that its new spray cleaner is equipped with solid stream nozzles and “provides high-impact cleaning and 360° coverage to ensure complete cleaning of all... [Read More]
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.
https://globaltankcleaning.com/news/milestone-for-berstchi-with-arrival-of-latest-vehicle/
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