Logistics

Dunkirk spirit

LOGISTICS A €200m project to develop a state-of-the-art dangerous goods logistics zone is due to be finished by the end of the decade. Stuart Todd reports on an exciting time for the sector in northern France

Computer simulation of dangerous goods logistics zone in Dunkirk

Mexico deal for Univar

Univar has acquired Mexican commodity chemicals distributor Quimicompuestos for an undisclosed sum.

Hoyer sets up Saudi JV

Hoyer has established a joint venture with the Globe Marine Group of Saudi Arabia and the Sharaf Group of the UAE.

RSA, Talke sign Dubai JV

RSA Logistics and Talke Group have formed a joint venture, RSA-Talke, to operate a chemicals storage facility in Dubai Logistics City.

Brenntag still challenged

Brenntag has announced a first quarter post-tax profit of €69.8m, down 12% from the €79.3m achieved this time last year.

Lehnkering keeps it cool

WAREHOUSING Germany's Lehnkering has expanded its storage capabilities in Hamburg-Altenwerder with the opening of a new temperature-controlled warehouse while also signing a new contract with Lanxess in Krefeld-Uerdingen

Lehnkering warehouse in Altenwerder

Packed lunch

ASSOCIATION The UK's Chemical Business Association has elected a new chairman while simultaneously dishing out the gongs and raising money for charity at its recent Annual Lunch

Anthony Lyons (L), Melrob HSEQ manager, receives the award from the guest speaker Tony Hawks (R)

Chemical interaction

INTERNATIONAL UK chemical distribution companies need to evolve quickly as the supply chain extends further from British shores. One way they can keep up is by establishing strategically located depots and forging relationships with experienced partners, something that UK-wide freight company Redhead International has been quick to do

Redhead International Truck

Schneider goes intermodal

US road tanker operator Schneider National has recently launched an intermodal transport service for bulk liquid chemicals in the US.

Hoyer targets Russian growth

Hoyer is planning to double the number of tank containers it deploys in the Russian market by the end of the year.

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