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News bulletin – tanks and logistics
NEWS BULLETIN
TANKS & LOGISTICS
XPO DIGITAL IN EUROPE
XPO Logistics has launched its XPO Connect digital marketplace in Europe, following its initial roll-out in North America last year. The platform is unique in the industry, using a combination of multimodal architecture, machine learning and the company’s predictive analytics. Customers have comprehensive visibility into freight movements, including geo-location, weather conditions, traffic and other factors relevant to shipment status.
“XPO Connect transforms visibility into business intelligence when transacting for capacity,” says CIO Mario Harik. “Our proprietary algorithms turn torrents of data into relevant information in seconds, enhancing decision-making. Our goal, as always, is to drive significant efficiencies throughout our customers’ supply chains.” www.xpo.com
K&K GOES FOR LNG
Kube & Kubenz has taken delivery of three new LNG-fuelled Iveco Stralis tractor units at its Hamburg depot. The new units offer considerable savings in terms of emissions, the company says.
“The ongoing and constant renewal of our fleet is always in our focus and we do not close ourselves to new technologies,” says managing director Konstantin Kubenz. “We are very curious how the new vehicles prove themselves in everyday life.” www.kubekubenz.com
GREIWING OPENS WAREHOUSE
Greiwing has formally opened its new warehouse in Burghausen, in southern Germany, after a successful test period. The facility comprises two halls with a combined floor space of 20,500 m2 and some 37,800 pallet spaces, primarily for PVC and PP granules. The facility also features a silo tower and two cleaning stations for silo and tank vehicles. Part of the capacity is rated for the handling of hazardous susbtances, while there is also space to store products that require Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards
The site, which will serve the nearby chemical parks in Burghausen and Burgkirchen, has been built at a cost of some €35m over a period of 16 months. “The terminal connection gives us a considerable amount of flexibility. This gives us the opportunity to handle transports in an environmentally friendly manner via rail. This aspect is gaining importance not only for us, but also for more and more shippers,” says Greiwing. www.greiwing.de
NEW BAYS FOR BAY
Bay Logistik is to open its new tank cleaning station in Waiblingen, near Stuttgart, Germany on 15 April. The new Bay Clean site, 900 metres from its existing facility, has two wash bays for chemicals and foodgrade products, a power cleaning head for containers and large compartments, and a covered truck wash. The old site closed in March.
The new facility has been designed to the latest standards, allowing cleaning with up to five heads simultaneously. Bay Logistik intends to improve services further, handling additional products and introducing steam cleaning, and will also look at extending opening hours should demand emerge. www.bay-logistik.de
QUALA ADDS TO IBC CAPACITY
Quala has acquired Container Experts, which operates three state-of-the-art IBC cleaning and maintenance services in Texas, Louisiana and Ohio. The deal brings Quala’s North American network to 73 locations. “Everyone here at Container Experts is very excited about joining the Quala team,” says William Dworsky, president of Container Experts. “There’s no doubt that our customers will benefit from Quala’s network of nationwide terminals. From a logistics standpoint, our customers will save on transportation costs, which is fantastic.” Scott Harrison, Quala CEO, says: “Adding Container Experts’ base of clients is the perfect growth catalyst for Quala. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our mission to improve, develop, and grow.” www.quala.us.com
