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Apr 6, 2017
Hoyer produces 30,000th flexitank
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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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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
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]
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Apr 19, 2016
UWL, a US-based bulk liquid and chemical freight forwarder, has launched a new product for shipping non-hazardous bulk liquid cargo – the UWL FlexiTank
The innovation is now available alongside the company’s existing third-party offerings, increasing the range of options for clients.
Chris Booij, global and Europe director of UWL FlexiTanks & Bulk Liquid... [Read More]
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Apr 19, 2016
Suttons, a UK-based international logistics company, has taken delivery of a fleet of new food grade 20ft tank containers.
They have already gone into operation serving customers between North America and Europe. Suttons, based in Widnes, located in the northwest England, is more widely known for its bulk chemical and gas logistics and supply chain services.
Steve Lonsdale,... [Read More]
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Apr 19, 2016
Bulk logistics specialist Hoyer has taken over the task of delivering to more than 200 Total service stations in west and north Germany.
Under the terms of the new contract, Hoyer will provide fuel scheduling and stock management services.
It builds on the Hoyer’s services for Total in Bremen, the Ruhr district and Emsland region, where it has been delivering since... [Read More]
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Apr 19, 2016
Quala, a US-based bulk transportation cleaning specialist, has opened a new container cleaning facility in Hutchins, Texas.
The facility, which was opened earlier this year, will include four trailer cleaning bays on seven acres of land, servicing various types of containers, including ISO tank containers, Frac tanks, IBC’s and tank trailers.
“We’re excited... [Read More]
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Apr 19, 2016
Scully Signal Company, a US-based fluid handling products manufacturing firm, has announced the appointment of Eric Kirleis as its CEO.
Kirleis previously worked at Gefran Corporation, a family owned worldwide industrial sensor and controls manufacturing company in charge of their North American division.
While at Gefran, Kirleis had full profit and loss responsibilities... [Read More]
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Apr 19, 2016
The International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO) has claimed to have launched the tank container industry’s first corporate responsibility code of practice.
An ITCO corporate responsibility workgroup has defined 18 key priorities that are of specific importance for the tank container industry to reach a harmonious balance between economic, environmental, local... [Read More]
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Apr 19, 2016
The development of a US-based online tool which helps to identify tank corrosion potential from various chemical cargoes is making steady progress, according to a tank truck lobby group that founded the innovation.
According to news outlet Bulk Transporter, the National Tank Truck Carriers’ Liquid Products Database is currently being expanded to identify the corrosion... [Read More]
