The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has released results from its latest quarterly supply chain survey. The survey, which is distributed to the Association’s extensive membership, contains responses from manufacturers and distributors, transport and logistics companies, as well as service providers from across the UK’s chemical supply chain. The third-quarter results for 2025 paint a picture […]
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Transporting and storing juice concentrates on a commercial scale can be tricky without the right solutions. Enter Flexi Tanks — an innovative bulk liquid packaging system that has revolutionized how beverage companies handle concentrates. If you’re looking for actionable Flexi Tank juice concentrate tips, this guide covers everything from installation and handling to safety, storage, […]
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Stolt-Nielsen Limited has acquired the ISO tank operator Suttons International Holdings Limited and that the company has now become a 100% owned subsidiary. The acquisition of Suttons adds over 11,000 ISO tank containers to our fleet and broadens our product offering. This enhances Stolt-Nielsen’s position as a leading liquid logistics provider and is aligned with our strategy […]
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Northern Energy, a fourth-generation family-owned business delivering over 50 million litres of LPG to its domestic and commercial customers annually, is investing £12 million (€13.6 million) in a new depot located in Yorkshire in the UK. The state-of-the-art facility has capacity to store 360,000 litres of LPG in three tanks, with one third of […]
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There is just a month to go before Bulk Distributor hosts its first webinar. The topic will revolve around ensuring the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials using satellites. To register click on this link to register. Editor Paul Warner will be joined by Globalstar general manager for EMEA/APAC Mark O’Connell and Ovinto founder Frederick […]
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An open letter sent on 29 October to German Minister of Transport Patrick Schnieder and DB CEO Evelyn Palla warns that Europe risks losing transport capacity, competitiveness and climate progress.\ The signatories – Kombiverkehr, Hupac and TX Logistik as leading combined transport operators in Germany, together with freight transport associations from Germany and across Europe […]
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When it comes to international logistics, ISO tanks play a crucial role in transporting bulk liquids safely and efficiently. But before any shipment can move, a clear set of ISO tank documentation requirements must be met. These documents not only ensure smooth customs clearance but also guarantee safety, compliance with international regulations, and proper cargo […]
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Transporting bulk liquids has always been a logistical challenge. Traditional methods like drums, IBCs, and ISO tanks often come with limitations. That’s where Flexi Tanks step in—an innovative, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solution for liquid transport.This Flexi Tank liquid transport guide will cover everything you need to know, from how flexi tanks work to their benefits, […]
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The European Union is ramping up the promotion of greater safety, transparency and uniformity in dangerous goods (DG) transport. With the publication of Delegated Directive (EU) 2025/1801 in the Official Journal of the European Union on 13 October, all Member States will have a single common basis for inspections and enforcement. Until now, the ADR […]
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Grindrod, a JSE-listed freight and logistics company, celebrated the grand opening of its new warehouse facility in the Port of Walvis Bay. Strategically located near berths 7 and 8, the warehouse is designed for seamless cargo movement via conveyor and is fully compatible with rail and road transport systems. Built on Grindrod’s existing 50 000 […]