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NEWS BULLETIN
TANKS & LOGISTICS
MDI DEAL FOR DEN HARTOGH
Den Hartogh has won a contract from EMA Kimya, a division of Hunstman Polyurethanes, to distribute methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and polyols on the domestic market in Turkey. Den Hartogh is deploying modified tank containers (below) that meet local requirements and comply with standards set by the European Diisocyanate & Polyol Producers Association (ISOPA). “We strive to serve EMA Kimya and their customers in the Turkish market with the highest safety and performance standards by providing them with innovative solutions through the application of operational excellence and customer centricity that help to create a sustainable future, while doing no harm to people or the environment,” says Kerem Gürler, general manager of Den Hartogh Lojistik Hizmetleri. Den Hartogh has been active in the Turkish market since 2009, offering both standard and specialised logistics services for bulk liquid chemicals and liquefied gases. It operates four sites around Turkey that offer heating and the storage of loaded tank containers. www.denhartogh.com
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THE ROAD TO TURKEY
Rhenus has opened a direct service between the UK and Turkey, bypassing the existing stopover in Germany. The service is aimed at customers in the automotive, chemicals, engineering, steel and textiles sectors looking to be assured that their goods will remain in one network from collection to delivery. Rhenus Intermodal Systems is headquartered in Istanbul with five offices around Turkey as well as three more customer warehouses. There will be multiple weekly departures from the UK to Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa and Izmir. “Turkey is an important trading partner within the European market and plays a vital part in our continued global growth,” says Gary Dodsworth, director at Rhenus UK. “The breadth of the Rhenus network means we have a really strong team in Turkey that, in turn, delivers significant benefits for our UK customers. We are able to offer a one-stop-shop for their forwarding requirements - providing consistency and high service levels that are more critical than ever during such unprecedented times.” www.rhenus.group
RAFFLES GETS BAFFLES
Raffles Lease has added a number of 26,000-litre baffled tank containers to its fleet. These tanks allow its clients to ship high- and low-density products in full or short loading and have multiple 300-mm cleaning hatches in addition to the 500-mm manway. The new tanks are available for dedicated foodgrade or chemical services. Raffles has posted an explanatory video on its website. raffleslease.com MORE TANKS FOR ALBATROSS
Albatross Tank Leasing has expanded its tank container fleet with the delivery of new 26,000-litre units from CIMC. The tanks are equipped with a range of connections in the rear compartment, making them suitable for all types of application, as well as a full walkway and collapsible handrail. The new tanks are available on both long- and short-term rental. albatross-tanks.de SUTTONS BAGS ESSAR DEAL
Suttons Tankers has won a new contract with Essar Oil UK to deliver fuel from the Stanlow refinery to customers in the north-west and Midlands. Essar selected Suttons as one of its haulier partners to strengthen its supply chain; Suttons says it offers Essar sustainable added value through a solution that delivers competitive advantage, facilitates sales growth and has a clear cost-to-serve. “Suttons are a significant and reputable player in the market and we were impressed with their detailed approach in understanding the needs of our business throughout the tender process,” says Mark Barnes, head of logistics at Essar Oil UK. “Following a successful implementation at the start of July, Suttons have so far demonstrated that they will be a partner adding strength to our supply chain.” Michael Cundy, managing director of Suttons Tankers, adds: “This new contract with Essar marks a significant point in our strategic objective to grow in the fuels sector. Our ability to drive cost efficiencies for Essar, especially in the current climate, is crucial and demonstrates our commitment to providing our customers with tailored solutions.”
