Goodrich Supply Chain Solutions in Singapore has finalised the acquisition of the food-grade ISO Tank fleet from Braid Logistics. Effective from June 1, this initiative marks a significant milestone in a dialogue that began in late 2024 and underscores Goodrich’s deepening commitment to provide responsive, high-integrity logistics solutions to a global clientele. This acquisition enables […]
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Australia’s Toll Group has entered an agreement to acquire Transolve Global (Transolve), an Australia-based specialist in international freight forwarding of wine, bulk liquids, and perishables. This acquisition enhances Toll Global Forwarding’s capabilities, allowing it to offer innovative solutions to an expanded customer base. The transaction is expected to be completed in a few weeks. Transolve, […]
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Typewriter Ascend, an entity controlled by Stonepeak and an affiliate of Textainer, has entered into an agreement to acquire Global Sea Containers from Bohai Leasing for an equity purchase price of $1.75 billion (€1.54 bilion), subject to certain adjustments. Originally established in 1965, Seaco is incorporated in Bermuda and is currently owned by Bohai, an […]
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Belgian tank transport and cleaning firm Mervielde has taken over fellow Belgian operator Tanktransport Vereecke. The move allows Mervielde to expand its market share in the transport of liquid chemicals, as both companies are active in this sector, each specialising in different niches, making them highly complementary. The acquisition of the family-owned Vereecke, based in […]
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ITCO has responded to the US Trade Representative’s (USTR) investigation under Section 301 of China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. ITCO argued that tank containers are an instrument of trade and a means of product containment, are reusable, and due to their robust construction, have a life span of up […]
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DP World has issued the first certificates from its Carbon Inset Programme, after more than 150,000 import containers were registered since its launch in January. The four major developments – across four continents – extend DP World’s end-to-end capabilities, significantly expanding capacity in its network of global ports and reinforcing its positions as a key […]
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Leschaco, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious title of Partner of the Year 2025 by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), marking a major milestone for the logistics and chemical supply chain specialist. The award recognises companies that have demonstrated exceptional performance and safety in the distribution, transportation, storage, use, treatment, disposal and marketing of chemicals. […]
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Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed an agreement with Grindrod Eyamakhosi Joint Venture to develop and operate a container handling facility at the Port of Richards Bay’s Bayvue precinct. This investment, worth R285 million, is set to increase the port’s container handling capacity from 50 000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to 200 000 TEUs […]
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The Port of Dover welcomes the UK-EU deal, which it said represents a significant and positive step forward in resetting and strengthening the vital cross-Channel economic relationship. As the UK’s primary gateway for trade with the European Union – handling approximately one third of all UK-EU goods trade – Dover is uniquely placed to see […]
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As technology advances and sustainability becomes imperative in the tank container industry, CIMC Safeway Technologies has invested in R&D, intelligent equipment, and green manufacturing, transforming itself from a traditional manufacturer to an industry-leading green and intelligent manufacturer. These efforts were recognised with China’s prestigious National Green Factory and National Intelligent Manufacturing Excellence Factory awards in […]