Bertschi secures prestigious award at Prix SVC Nordschweiz 2023 Bulk Distributor

Bertschi Group has been awarded the prestigious Prix SVC Nordschweiz 2023, a testament to the company’s efforts in sustainability and safety within the logistics industry. Headquartered in Dürrenäsch, in the Canton of Aargau, Switzerland, Bertschi Group secured the top position among the highly competitive field of nominees from all sectors of the economy, demonstrating its […]

ECTA webinar to focus on switching to intermodal freight Bulk Distributor

ECTA will host its fourth ECTA Zero Emission Knowledge Platform Webinar on 28 November, entitled Navigating through the challenges of switching to intermodal freight ECTA said that companies that will benefit most are actively trying to switch to intermodal transport, but it will also be useful for people working in SHEQ and sustainability of logistics. […]

Tank Container Sizes: Choosing the Right Capacity for Liquid Transport

Overview of Tank Container Sizes

Tank containers are essential tools in the world of logistics and liquid transportation. These robust containers, also known as ISO tanks, play a crucial role in efficiently moving a wide range of liquids, from chemicals to food products and more. To ensure successful liquid transport, it’s vital to choose the right tank container size and […]

Brenntag Essentials opens operations site in Maurice, Louisiana, US Bulk Distributor

Brenntag, a global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced the opening of its new facility in Maurice, Louisiana, US. Strategically positioned along the US Gulf Coast, the Maurice site is located south of Lafayette, Louisiana and will be the primary operations hub for Coastal Chemical, a Brenntag Group company, in addition to […]

SCHÜTZ recognised by Product Stewardship Excellence Awards Bulk Distributor

At an official ceremony in Sydney, Australia on 2 November, SCHÜTZ’s Australian subsidiary was honoured for the holistic SCHÜTZ packaging system and its contribution to conserving natural resources. The SCHÜTZ TICKET SERVICE – the organisation’s programme to collect and recondition used containers – received special recognition. The prestigious annual Product Stewardship Excellence Awards are presented […]

Port of Hamburg: Slight recovery for container handling    Bulk Distributor

Handling in the universal Port of Hamburg continues to be impacted by national and global operating conditions. Despite these circumstances, container throughput in the port has been able to recover in the third quarter, said the organisation. In addition, the number of ship calls has increased. In particular, the container trades between Hamburg and the […]

Work on Ridley Island  energy export facility commences Bulk Distributor

AltaGas and Royal Vopak have reached another important step as the development of the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF) is now under way. Site clearing work, including logging, clearing, and drainage activities are expected to commence in the coming weeks, which will further solidify the project’s readiness prior to reaching a Final Investment Decision […]

Carr’s Mills reaches one million tonne wheat milestone at Kirkcaldy Harbour Bulk Distributor

Carr’s Flour Mills and Forth Ports have reached a significant milestone as over one million tonnes of wheat – enough to bake around 2.5 billion loaves of bread – have been delivered by ship into the busy harbour since 2011. This landmark achievement was reached earlier this month with the arrival of the latest wheat […]

Navigating ISO Tank Shipping Rates: Factors and Cost Analysis

Navigating ISO Tank Shipping Rates

ISO tank shipping has become an integral part of the global logistics industry, allowing the transportation of liquids and gases in a safe and efficient manner. However, the cost of shipping in ISO tanks can vary significantly, influenced by various factors. In this article, we will explore the key factors affecting ISO tank shipping rates […]