SHIPPING The position of tank containers in the intermodal supply chain means that operators have to rely on deepsea container lines to get product to market. Relations between the two parties have not always been easy – but perhaps things are beginning to change
IT Den Hartogh Logistics has begun leveraging the data collected during its operations and is using it to help its customers maximise efficiencies and reduce their environmental impact
FLEETS Despite challenging economic environments in some European countries, many road tanker operators are expanding their activities, while also expanding the sense of ‘Europe’
As chemical transport markets in Asia continue to speed in development, ever larger numbers of domestic players are throwing their hats into the tank container ring
MANUFACTURING Producers of specialised tank containers are seeing notable demand for cryogenic tanks for offshore drilling applications. This is just one area where the tank container is finding new business
PREVIEW With at least 24 exhibiting companies, the International Tank Container Organisation’s presence at this year’s Transport Logistic China trade show will be one of the group’s largest so far
Den Hartogh Global’s tank container fleet has so far grown by more than 1,000 units this year, thanks to the company’s investment programme for new units.
MARKET Tank container operators with global reach are bracing for what may be a challenging year ahead, so the race is on to expand fleets and tap emerging markets for all they’re worth
