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4 BULKDISTRIBUTOR Tank Containers May / June 2021

4 BULKDISTRIBUTOR Tank Containers May / June 2021

Van den Bosch takes over Tankspeed

More storage for Talke

In April , Van den Bosch took over the activities of Tankspeed Logistics , based in Newport , UK . The acquisition strengthens Van den Bosch its position in intermodal transport of dry bulk products in Europe . Tankspeed Logistics was founded in 2005 as Tankspeed-Fraikin by Mitzi Walker and Manfred Fraikin . Since 2015 , all shares have been owned by managing director Mitzi Walker , with the company operating under the name Tankspeed Logistics . The core business consists of transporting dry bulk products for the chemical industry , such as PVC powder and minerals . These activities take place within the UK and between the Benelux and the UK . In recent years , Van den Bosch has invested in expanding its dry bulk activities in Europe , particularly in pressurised silo containers . Tankspeed Logistics also focuses on this specific segment . “ With the acquisition of Tankspeed Logistics , we are strengthening our position as the market leader in transport with pressurised silo containers in Europe and are committed to developing our business further in the UK ,” said Barry Gruijters , operations director dry bulk at Van den Bosch . Tankspeed ’ s activities will carry on under Van den Bosch ’ s wing . The takeover expands the fleet with various 30ft and 40ft pressurised silo containers . As commercial manager , Mitzi Walker will remain closely involved in the operation . Gruijters explained : “ Tankspeed Logistics is known for its high-quality service provision . Mitzi Walker ’ s network and experience will be of great significance to the continued success and further development of the activities . With Mitzi on board , we have every confidence in the realisation of our growth ambitions in the UK market .” Walker said Tankspeed ’ s customers will benefit from the network , capacity and expertise of a logistics multinational . “ I am delighted to be working with Van den Bosch to optimise our strengths and experience ,” she said . “ Tankspeed Logistics and Van den Bosch have been working together for a number of years . I have seen how Van den Bosch has grown its business , especially in the UK , and have seen impressive innovations in the bulk sector . I envisage a prosperous and ongoing relationship with customers and suppliers , while supporting the ongoing development to grow our business .” Meanwhile , in Van den Bosch ’ s silo trailer business , Barry Gruijters has developed a technology to keep condensation out of a trailer and prevent the growth of bacteria and germs . Working with Ants Technology & Consulting , a

The takeover of Tankspeed expands Van den Bosch ’ s fleet with various 30ft and 40ft pressurised silo containers
high-quality air dryer improves the air quality in the trailer . The device is equipped with an active carbon filter which means that incoming air is filtered to render it of better quality than the outside air which is still present in the trailer from the loading process . Gruijters explained : “ The system sucks in outside air , filters and dries this air and then blows it into the trailer . The unfiltered and potentially moist air in the trailer is discharged . In this way , we improve the air quality in the trailer and prevent condensation . This reduces the risk of residual loading and prevents the growth of bacteria or germs .” The first trailer is now fitted with the air dryer and ready for the test phase . A lot of attention has been paid to hygiene and food safety ( such as preventing protruding parts and unevenness ) and to the use of food-grade materials . The trailer is also equipped with sensors . “ Among other things
Van den Bosch ’ s air drier sucks in outside air , filters and dries it and then blows it into the trailer preventing condensation and the growth of bacteria
these measure the moisture value of the incoming and outgoing air and are connected to a data logger with which we can analyse the data during and after testing ,” said Gruijters . The air dryer is active during transport and also operates when parked ( if connected to power ). It is used for transporting dry bulk goods for the food industry . “ You want to keep hygroscopic products such as milk powder and flour completely dry to guarantee product quality and functionality ,” continues Gruijters . “ With the development of this air dryer , we are raising the standard in the market . This type of system is currently only used for the dedicated transport of flour . But our design has a much broader application and focuses not only on drying , but also on air quality . This gives us the advantage in the area of food safety .” The test trailer has now been put into service and is used for transporting flour . Following this test period , the air dryer will be further developed in consultation with interested parties .
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Alfred Talke is creating extra storage capacity for more than 1,000 hazardous material containers at its terminal in Hürth , near Cologne . The investment marks the beginning of a comprehensive renewal and expansion programme for the chemical logistics hub at Talke headquarters . The terminal in Hürth is designed for the storage of a total of 18,000 tons of hazardous substances . “ With the structural expansion of our terminal , we are opening up an area for the storage of empty , uncleaned containers on our approximately 150,000 sqm site ,” explained project manager Oliver Baumgartner . Talke is providing almost 300 additional storage spaces for hazardous substances in the existing container terminal , so that it can now store over 1,000 hazardous material containers . “ Our chemical logistics hub at Hürth is designed for a particularly wide range of hazardous substances ,” said Holger Papendick , business unit manager logistics Germany . “ Combined with the geographical location including a connection to the European rail network and the additional logistical services , it offers our customers competitive advantages .” The Hürth terminal fulfils the requirements for many hazardous material storage classes . Valueadded services include heating , cleaning , repair and inspection of containers as well as the filling of liquid or solid chemicals into other containers . A separate container tilting platform is available for filling solids from containers , for example . Talke can fill liquid products directly on site using EX-protected and encapsulated semi-automatic and fully automatic filling systems in commercially available small containers and store them temporarily .

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VTG Tanktainer has been on the ground in Turkey for over 20 years

VTG is repositioning itself on the Turkish market , bundling all the business activities of VTG Rail Europe , VTG Rail Logistics and VTG Tanktainer under the aegis of the group ’ s Turkish subsidiary VTG Nakliyat . From May , business operations are led jointly by Sinemis Özden , managing director VTG Nakliyat , and Zoltán Potvorszki , head of region south eastern Europe VTG Rail Logistics . “ In the future , we will be able to offer integrated rail , container and multimodal project logistics as well as customs handling and asset hire services in Turkey and the surrounding region – locally and all from a single source ,” said Potvorszki . VTG Nakliyat has played an active role in providing leasing and rail logistics services since 2015 . It now plans to intensify collaboration with

VTG ’ s Turkish expansion

existing partners and to expand its range of services around rail , container and multimodal transport . To this end , two local offices will be opened on the Bosphorus : one on the European side ( with a focus on rail transport ) and another on the Asian side ( with a focus on tanktainers ). Both will develop new , customer-centric products and services for these markets . VTG Tanktainer , too , has been on the ground in Turkey for over 20 years . In-depth market expertise has established it as one of the region ’ s market leaders for the transport of liquids in tanktainers and flexitanks . “ Having VTG Nakliyat offices in Istanbul ’ s Pendik and Haikali districts puts us right where our customers are ,” added Joachim Goldenbaum , deputy head of European sales VTG Tanktainer .
“ Operating in immediate proximity to our longstanding logistical partners , we want to bundle the VTG service portfolio in order to develop the Turkish market further .” The Turkish market harbours tremendous potential and holds out attractive prospects for VTG , in part due to its geographical location on the New Silk Road . Freight traffic has grown strongly here in recent years . “ We see huge potential in this region , especially for rail and multimodal transport ,” Özden commented . “ By pooling VTG ’ s expertise under the aegis of VTG Nakliyat , we will be better placed to respond to customers ’ needs in this highly promising market environment .”
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