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6 days ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
The Leschaco Group has confirmed the appointment of Michael Kopecky as its new Global Head of Tank Container, effective 1 July 2025. Currently serving as Head of the Tank Container Competence Centre (TCCC) for the Americas, Kopecky will assume the global role while continuing to be based in Houston and retain his existing responsibilities in the interim.
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2 weeks ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
NewsLeschaco, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious title of Partner of the Year 2025 by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), marking a major milestone for the logistics and chemical supply chain specialist. < 1 min read The award recognises companies that have demonstrated exceptional performance and safety in the distribution, transportation, storage, use, treatment, disposal and marketing of chemicals. Leschaco, Inc.
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2 weeks ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
The trial, which began on 1 January 2025, is the first of its kind anywhere in the world. It rewards cargo owners with 50kg CO2e of carbon credits for every loaded import container moved through DP World’s UK terminals. These credits help companies tackle Scope 3 emissions in their supply chains. Originally set to run for six months, the programme has now been extended to the end of the year due to strong demand, giving cargo owners more opportunities to register and claim carbon credits.
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2 weeks ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
The four major developments – across four continents – extend DP World’s end-to-end capabilities, significantly expanding capacity in its network of global ports and reinforcing its positions as a key enabler of global trade. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and Group CEO of DP World, said: “Global trade is evolving fast, and we are investing boldly to shape its future.
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2 weeks ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
NewsThe Port of Dover welcomes the UK-EU deal, which it said represents a significant and positive step forward in resetting and strengthening the vital cross-Channel economic relationship. < 1 min read As the UK’s primary gateway for trade with the European Union – handling approximately one third of all UK-EU goods trade – Dover is uniquely placed to see the tangible benefits that reduced border frictions will bring, added the organisation.
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2 weeks ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
This investment, worth R285 million, is set to increase the port’s container handling capacity from 50 000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to 200 000 TEUs per annum. Designed to drive economic development in the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal, this strategic initiative will realise the expansion of the port’s cargo profile. As South Africa’s premier bulk port, Richards Bay has capacity to handle significant volumes of coal, dry, break and liquid bulk commodities and accommodates containers.
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3 weeks ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
In collaboration with Nordion Energi and the Port of Gothenburg, St1 and St1 Biokraft are laying the foundation for a complete production and supply chain for biogas in the port. Nordion Energi is currently building a liquefaction plant at the Port of Gothenburg, which is an important piece of the puzzle in opening up the market for LBG to shipping. The combination of bunkering facilities and the liquefaction plant creates new conditions for St1 and St1 Biokraft to reach the maritime market.
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3 weeks ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
Based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Wordsworth Excavations provides nationwide support to some of the UK’s best-known construction contractors. Its specialist services include machine-led demolition and site clearance, as well as engineered earthworks projects. This includes removal of top soil and other materials from site, as well as bringing in significant amounts of aggregate.
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3 weeks ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
Strategically located in the largest integrated chemical cluster in Europe, the terminal serves as an ideal hub for imports and exports to and from overseas markets, reinforcing Bertschi’s position in one of the world’s most important logistics hotspots. With a total area of 60,000 m², the AZT terminal is optimally designed for the storage of Dangerous Goods (DG) and non-DG’s in tank containers.
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1 month ago | 
bulk-distributor.com | Tom Daldry
NewsIn view of the introduction of US tariffs, ITCO is to publish a series of bulletins covering the possible impact on the tank container industry. < 1 min read The first bulletin, published today (25 April) notes that President Trump’s so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ are now in effect. The tank container sector is among the most affected, ITCO says.
