March / April 2021
Tank Containers Titanium tanks for Hoyer
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Under contract to a major chemical industry customer ,
Hoyer Group engineers pooled their specialist knowledge and developed a new generation of titanium tank containers for highly corrosive dangerous goods . After two years of development work and construction time , two units were brought into operation in January this year . The project team made a successful breakthrough by attaching the steel frame to the titanium tank ; the ingenious heating system is another achievement . Developing tank containers for particular dangerous goods requires the highest degree of quality , safety , reliability and sustainability , and construction materials compatibility is always given top priority . The two new titanium tank containers were developed and built specifically to transport molten MCA ( monochloroacetic acid ). Hoyer leases the containers to a chemical industry customer with worldwide operations , for which it transports the highly corrosive product at elevated temperature . Because conventional rubberised or coated stainless steel tank containers do not withstand the product requirements and transport conditions , Hoyer developed a customised solution made of titanium . Engineering director Hans Demarest explained : “ Corrosive dangerous goods are among the most challenging products from the logistics point of view . Managing the supply chain on the manufacturer ’ s side , maintaining optimum transport conditions and delivery to the end customers on the haulier ’ s side require special know-how and experience .” Attaching the titanium tank to the stainless steel frame was a challenge for the project team , because normally the two construction materials cannot be bonded together due to their properties . Together with well-known manufacturers , Hoyer found a new way to combine the tank bodies successfully with the frame .
Hoyer ’ s new titanium tank containers were developed and built specifically to transport molten MCA
Another key component is the specially-developed heating system with Ex approval , which ensures that the required cargo temperature is maintained until it is unloaded . Like all of Hoyer ’ s newly-built tank containers , the two new acquisitions are also equipped with Smart Technology . Titanium is not only resistant to corrosive products . Its durability is another of the metal ’ s positive aspects . “ In Hoyer , we already included the first titanium tank containers into our fleet 30 years ago . The three units from the early days are still in use today .” This also justifies their considerably higher procurement price .
For this project , Hoyer worked hand-in-hand with an external tank container manufacturer and a renowned producer of titanium vessels . Their experience and know-how contributed to the development of an optimum solution . Hoyer ’ s project team prepared the tank container specifications , controlled the entire production operation from planning to delivery , and were responsible for continuous quality assurance . Its experts are also the first point of contact for technical advice .
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The 35,000 litre baffled swap bodies are the first of a batch of 225 ordered by Den Hartogh from Singamas
Swap bodies for DH
Twenty-nine new swap body tanks recently arrived at Den
Hartogh ’ s Logistics Service Center in Antwerp . The 35,000 litre baffled swap bodies are the first of a batch of 225 ordered from Singamas . They are all fully ground operated ( including handrail ) and equipped with an IMT thermometer for remote connectivity . Den Hartogh has also begun using LNG-powered trucks for new a Shell contract . The long-term logistics contract is with the Shell Rheinland Refinery in Cologne , Germany . The deployment of the Volvo FH LNG trucks marks a long-standing partnership between Den Hartogh and Shell and their mutual goal of sustainability . The four trucks are deployed on a dedicated route for transport of dimethyl ether ( DME ) for Shell Deutschland Oil GmbH . Shell ’ s intention is to help LNG reach an impactful scale in the heavy-duty road transport sector and thus contribute to lower emissions of CO2 and air pollutants despite the continuing increase in road freight transport .
Chemion opens new terminal
Chemion has expanded its storage capacity at the
Space for 1,000 freight and tank containers has been created
Dormagen Chempark , Germany . in the northwestern part of the Dormagen Chempark
Covering 15,000 sqm , space for 1,000 freight and tank containers has been created in the northwestern part of the Chempark . Construction began in September 2019 and following a trial operation , the new CT DOR II terminal has now started regular operation . Chemion managing director Dr Hans Richter said the expansion is an important milestone for the company and its customers , primarily the chemicals manufacturers on the site , and an important investment in the future . The terminal is required for the supply and disposal of production companies , which increasingly rely on the use of tank containers . With the commissioning of the new capacity , two Chemion that are far above the legally required requirements .” terminals are now available at Dormagen to store raw materials as For example , the terminal has extensive collection and retention well as intermediate and end products . capacities as well as a state-of-the-art fire alarm and extinguishing “ Safety is an essential core of our company ’ s mission statement ,” system . emphasised Günther Schoofs , project manager . “ With our partner Köster GmbH , we have implemented safety and quality standards www . chemion . de
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