Peel Ports Group formally launches new £30m RoRo berth

Peel Ports Group has officially unveiled its new £30 million RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off) berth at London Medway as it welcomed a key freight service to the facility.   The UK’s second largest operator hosted guests at the port in Sheerness for a ceremony to mark the completion of the new in-river vessel berth and floating […]

Flexi Tank Sweeteners Transport as a Game-Changer in 2025

Flexi Tank sweeteners transport

Transporting sweeteners like liquid sugar, glucose, and high fructose corn syrup across continents demands a solution that is efficient, hygienic, and cost-effective. Flexi Tank sweeteners transport has emerged as a modern answer to these challenges, offering a versatile and scalable approach to moving liquid sweeteners globally. Flexi Tanks, also known as Flexitanks, are large, flexible […]

BJ Waters adds 10 Volvo FH Aero Tractor units to bulk tipping fleet

Family-owned logistics firm BJ Waters has expanded its fleet with the addition of ten new Volvo FH Aero 6×2 tractor units, equipped with Volvo’s advanced I-Save technology to enhance fuel efficiency across its UK and European bulk tipping operations. Supplied by Hartshorne Group’s Area Sales Manager Jack Castle, the new trucks bolster the company’s commercial […]

First heavy-duty electric truck crosses Channel on hybrid ship

Kuehne+Nagel, P&O Ferries and Renault Trucks, have partnered to successfully transport the first heavy-duty electric truck carrying freight across the English Channel via ferry. The route spanned from Dover to Calais, with the vehicle completing its journey at a Kuehne+Nagel depot in France before returning to the UK—marking a milestone in low-emissions logistics. The heavy-duty […]

Latest ISO Tank Safety Improvements and Innovations

ISO tank safety improvements

ISO tanks are specialized containers used for transporting hazardous and non-hazardous liquids across global supply chains. Given their use in transporting volatile chemicals, flammable substances, and industrial materials, maintaining strict safety standards isn’t just a recommendation—it’s a necessity.The focus on ISO tank safety improvements has grown significantly as global trade intensifies and regulations tighten. Improving […]

Starlinger – more legal proceedings against alleged Chinese plagiarists

Starlinger has initiated legal proceedings for patent infringement against the Chinese companies Wenzhou Huazao Machinery Technology and Wenzhou Zhengong Machinery as well as a customer of the two companies, Zhejiang Liying Packaging. The patents in question relate to Starlinger’s ad*starKON bag conversion line for the production of AD*STAR block bottom valve bags made of plastic […]

Key Considerations for Ensuring Flexi Tank Liquid Compatibility

Flexi Tank Liquid Compatibility

When it comes to bulk liquid transportation, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of cargo is paramount. One of the most innovative and cost-effective solutions in this field is the Flexi Tank. However, not all liquids are suitable for storage and transport in Flexi Tanks, making Flexi Tank liquid compatibility a critical factor to consider. […]

Mauser Packaging Solutions opens new facility at BASF site

Mauser Packaging Solutions has expanded its reconditioning and recycling footprint in Spain with the opening of a new on-site facility at the BASF location in Tarragona. This investment strengthens the partnership between BASF and Mauser Packaging Solutions shaping the packaging supply to achieve economic and ecological savings. Equipped with state-of-the-art, resource-efficient technology, the site reconditions […]

Brenntag Specialties acquires mcePharma

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced the acquisition of mcePharma, Czech Republic. The acquisition and additional investments in the site of mcePharma will strengthen Brenntag’s capabilities across the entire pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical value chain. The existing state-of-the-art GMP facilities, advanced sampling services, and expertise in both OTC product development […]