May / June 2021
Tank Containers
BULKDISTRIBUTOR
Legend opens in Europe
One of the largest Asian tank container operators Legend Logistics Group recently established a foothold in Europe , with the opening of a branch office in Papendrecht , the Netherlands . Legend , which has its headquarters in Singapore , is an integrated specialised logistics provider for heavy haulage , bulk liquid , dry commodities , perishable products and oversized cargoes . Since its founding in 2012 , Legend has been growing steadily and has been recently awarded with an Excellence Growth Award at the ASEAN Business Awards 2020 in Vietnam . With this expansion in the Netherlands and the continuous growth of its tank container fleet , Legend Logistics Group is looking to exploit opportunities in Europe to strengthen its global network . The operator says it brings added value to the market with its network in Asia and Oceania , supported by its own container depots , warehouses , truck fleet and purpose-built vessels . The European branch will be headed by Ruben Hofland , who has been in the industry for more than 10 years and previously managed a local office of a tank container lessor .
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Direct shipping route from Dumai can cut the export route from three days to 22 hours
Innovative logistics in Sumatra
Den Hartogh Asia-Pacific recently facilitated requests from customers in Dumai , Indonesia to open up international ISO tank shipping routes . The tank operator shipped out a batch of 19 tanks , via a barge , to Port Klang , Malaysia for onward transhipment to various global destinations . Before this direct shipping route existed , Dumai oleochemical refineries had to send their cargoes by land for international export through neighbouring ports in Sumatra . Delivery of goods to Port Klang via such ports takes three days of travel . However , if it is via Dumai Port , it is estimated to take only 22 hours . “ This Dumai ISO tank export solution will significantly increase operational efficiency and cost competitiveness of our Dumai-based oleochemical customers ,” said Edrick Wee , commercial manager of Den Hartogh Southeast Asia . In the words of the local port authority , Pelindo 1 Dumai : “ This container export service is a business innovation to answer the needs of service users .” Back in its home country of the Netherlands , the first 50-tonne electric truck has been put into use . Den Hartogh uses this truck in Rotterdam ’ s chemical cluster to ship polyols and MDI for chemicals firm Huntsman . The initiative is part of a joint initiative , with supported from the DKTI 2 demonstration programme of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management . This is the very first electric truck of this size to drive in the Netherlands and it is an important step in reducing CO2 emissions . The implementation in the chemical cluster is a result of co-operation between Huntsman , Breytner , HN Post & Zonen , Den Hartogh Logistics , Agility and Port of Rotterdam . Joep Aerts , business unit director of Den Hartogh , commented : “ We are excited that we actually have an electric truck driving with chemicals . We see the sustainability journey as a Den Hartogh journey , but also as an industry one , so we are very happy that we can start this project with the consortium . We have a long relation with Huntsman in co-operating on innovation and this is a very good next step .” Huntsman ’ s Rotterdam & Wilton supply chain manager Leen Wendels added : “ As a company , we are always looking for sustainable improvements in our freight transport , such as transport by train and inland shipping , together with our extensive network of logistics service providers . This joint trial with the electric truck is a new exciting example ; a promising initiative that could potentially mean a major turnaround in CO2 emission .” No fewer than 16 parties are partnering in the electric truck project .
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Den Hartogh uses this electric truck in Rotterdam ’ s chemical cluster to ship polyols and MDI for Huntsman
Waste Disposal .
Easy servicing / High reliability Excellent flow rates Hydraulic or Pneumatic valves Competitive pricing / Low M & R costs
Introducing the new 6 ” Cleanflow - a valve specifically designed for use on grease trap pumping and waste hauliers , where high flow rates are required ( Estimated flow at 25 PSI ΔP 5,000 US gallons / min ).
Superior to the more commonly used gate valve , this valve has been on field trials in America since 2015 , with no issues - impressing our customer with its reliability and low operating costs .
Gate valves tend to be heavy and need specialist servicing . The 6 ” Cleanflow has an unrestricted bore which keeps product residue to a minimum , enabling easy access for thorough cleaning and offering a much faster discharge time . It ’ s superb flow rates make it an ideal choice for waste product applications .
Pricing is competitive , and M & R costs are much lower . With a 180 degree outlet as standard , 30 and 90 degree outlet options are also available with outlet flange drilling options on request .
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