News bulletin – tanks and logistics

NEWS BULLETIN

TANKS & LOGISTICS

FILLING UP IN DUBAI

RSA-Talke has installed a fully automated robotic filling line at its chemical logistics hub in Dubai. “This machine, with which the company sets a new innovative standard, enables the repackaging of hazardous chemicals according to the highest safety standards,” the company states. The unit is currently fitted with two lines, with a capacity to refill up to 110,000 tpa, depending on viscosity.

“The system is completing our integrated solution set-up at our site in Jebel Ali free Zone. We can receive nearly all type of highly hazardous liquid chemicals in bulk, repack it and store the material in our chemical warehouse at the same facility,” says Markus Koepsel, general manager of RSA-Talke. “In addition, we can instantly clean the empty tank container or road tanker and make the equipment ready for the next job, minimising the downtime, all under one roof.”

“Customers are at the core of how we create and design solutions. With the addition of this complementary service and new technologies, we complete a holistic customer offering, all while being the first to implement such technology in the region,” stresses Abhishek Shah, chairman of RSA-Talke and CEO and co-founder of RSA Global, a partner in RSA-Talke. Alex Herreboudt, director of Middle East and Asia at Talke Group, adds: “This newly added option of shipping liquid chemicals in bulk and then transferring it to packed goods provides new opportunities for our global customers to utilise Dubai as a strategic hub in the region.” www.rsatalke.com

ESSERS CLOSES MEEUS DEAL

H Essers has finalised the acquisition of the chemical logistics activities and removal companies of the Meeus Group, in a deal first announced early in December 2020. “Meeus Group, founded in 1933, is a leading logistics reference in the Netherlands, mainly in the field of chemicals, with a specialisation in hazardous goods. This acquisition represents significant added value in support of the further expansion of services for our strategic chemicals segment,” says Gert Bervoets, CEO of H Essers. “It assures us a large-scale expansion in the Netherlands (with considerable growth potential) regarding advanced warehousing activities, an extensive transport network, and new synchromodal solutions.

“Joining forces with the chemical logistics activities of the Meeus Group opens up perspectives on new ways to serve [our customers],” Bervoets adds. The deal brings H Essers 160,000 m2 of additional warehouse space, with the potential to expand with another 25,000 m2, in the Netherlands, where it can offer integrated logistics solutions ranging from storage, picking and packing to advanced value-adding services such as filling. It also reinforces H Essers’ transport and distribution network, expanding its road fleet with 110 tractor units and 590 trailers, as well as a barge terminal strategically located between Rotterdam and Antwerp. www.essers.com

RHENUS BUYS LOXX

The Rhenus Group has acquired Gelsenkirchen-based LOXX Group, which has two locations in Germany and three in Poland and is active in cross-border general cargo, LTL and FTL activities, with a long-term focus on eastern Europe. Its main facility at its headquarters measures some 17,000 m2 and offers not only cross-border services but also logistics solutions for the regional chemical industry.

“In the light of the increasing consolidation of the general cargo markets and the growing demands in the IT sector as part of the process of digitalisation, we believe that we’ll enjoy better growth and development opportunities, improved services for our customers and a clear perspective for our employees for the future of the LOXX Group by being part of Rhenus,” says Alexander Brockt, managing director of LOXX.

“The business sites operated by the LOXX Group ideally enhance Rhenus Freight Road’s existing European network because of the company’s strong emphasis on internationalisation and the cultural variety and skills of its employees,” adds Thilo Streck, managing director of Rhenus Freight Logistics. “Historically, LOXX has maintained very close relations with eastern Europe and has developed into a complete international provider by establishing regular traffics towards western Europe too during the last ten years.” www.rhenus.group

BIG LNG FROM ALBATROSS

Albatross Tank-Leasing has begun the supply of 40-ft LNG tank containers to its customers, on both short- and long-term leases. “The number of LNG filling stations and the LNG bunkering market is drastically increasing,” the company says. “In order to integrate intermodal and road transport in the supply chain, the demand for flexible equipment is high. The configuration of the connections of the LNG tank containers can be customised upon demand.” A service package is also available, through established partners. albatross-tanks.de

DEN HARTOGH BUYS IN FINLAND

Den Hartogh Logistics has agreed to acquire Finland’s Tschudi Tank Transport, a division of the Tschudi Group. The acquisition will, Den Hartogh says, strengthen its network in northern Europe, particularly in Finland and the Baltic states.

“We have worked in close cooperation with Den Hartogh Logistics for over a decade and we are convinced that their acquisition of our liquid bulk activities in Finland will further help develop and expand their business,” says Eskil Ødegaard, managing director of Tschudi Logistics Holding. “The deal ensures Tschudi Logistics can focus on expanding and developing the project and forwarding segments further in Europe as well as worldwide.”

Joep Aerts, business unit director of Den Hartogh Liquid Logistics, adds: “We look back on a successful partnership with Tschudi as a reliable and professional network partner. The Finnish team have powerful expertise and knowledge of the local market with a strong customer focus and a high service level. By combining our strengths and experience we can further densify the Den Hartogh network. We welcome the Finnish team to the Den Hartogh family and look forward to operating and growing our network together.” www.denhartogh.com

NEW BOSS FOR HOYER

Björn Schniederkötter (below) has been appointed as CEO of the Hoyer Group, with effect from 1 February; he succeeds Ortwin Nast, who has decided to retire after 14 years with the company. Schniederkötter arrives from the Nagel Group, where he was COO.

“Not only do we have confidence in Mr Schniederkötter’s specialist know-how but also, in our intensive discussions, we have formed the impression that he both understands the requirements that Hoyer as a family-run business expects of a CEO, and will put them into practice,” says Thomas Hoyer, chairman of the Advisory Board.

“Hoyer is a highly specialised logistics company with an international reputation,” says Schniederkötter. “It combines clear value concepts with exacting standards regarding the quality and safety of its services. This combination is something special.” www.hoyer-group.com