January/February 2016
Tank Containers
BULKDISTRIBUTOR
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Rolling out the reefers
A
lthough the core business of TWS is the rental of tank
containers for liquid products used in the chemical
industry, it also has a significant presence in transport of
liquid foodstuffs.
In either case, besides offering standard equipment, a particular
focus of the company has always been on purpose-built equipment
and market niches. TWS provides custom-made solutions in order to
meet specific demands, and an example of this is reefer tank
containers.
Reefer tanks for the foodstuff or chemical industry allow liquid
products in tank containers to be cooled to minus 20degC and
heated up to plus 50 degC or even 80degC, depending on the type
(electrical or diesel). Some tank containers are equipped with an
agitator or cip-units (cleaning-in-place).
Thanks to optimised frames, as well as special walkways, the tanks
also have reduced weight.
The capability of the cooling/heating device is 7000W. There are
stream channels and vacuum rings are all around the container,
including front- and rear bottom. Insulated tubes for the cooling
liquid and complete foam insulation allow for the least possible
temperature loss. Maintaining an almost constant temperature also
reduces energy costs.
The tank containers are equipped with certain specialities, such as
a complete discharge compartment with cover and bottom for a
clean valve, completely closed box for product samples, adapter
pieces or similar, insulated manlid with 500mm manhole, box to
close for nitrogen line, surge tank for the cooling liquid and a digital
thermometer.
The cooling device can be handled very simply because it is
installed at the rear bottom for setting the desired product
temperature as well as for readout of errors (display flashes). Leadsealing is certainly possible.
Within the foodstuff industry the containers are mainly used for
transporting fruit juices or concentrates, chocolate, beer or wine.
The chemical industry uses these containers for any product that
needs to be transported at a certain temperature.
Greiwing plans Ghesquiere
joins Textainer
major food
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investment
G
erman logistics group Greiwing plans to invest around
€12 million euros in the next five years to expand its
food grade division.
The plan is to buy new vehicles and equipment and extend its
operations in four locations where pourable food can be
processed under hygienic conditions. The aim is to increase the
group’s share of food logistics in total sales from the current 8.5
percent to 20 percent.
“With regard to the transport and handling of free-flowing
products, we have long enjoyed an excellent reputation in the
industry,” said Klaus Beckonert, manager of the logistics service
provider headquartered in Greven. To achieve this, the company
has launched the investment plan. The focus is on the four sites
with ‘clean-room’ technology in Duisburg, Leipheim, Wesel and
Worms.
“We believe that the food industry has great potential because
we can bring in our know-how in dealing with granulated
products,” added Beckonert. “I am very confident that we will
achieve our goal. Among other things, we have reorganised
distribution and strengthened our staff. In addition, we already
have the required certificates, such as those under the EU
hygiene package.”
ontainer leasing group Textainer has appointed Olivier
Ghesquiere as senior vice president of marketing and
sales.
Ghesquiere most recently worked at Groupe Ermewa SA as CEO
where he was responsible for growing the railcar and locomotive
fleet to become the second largest in Europe. Prior to Ermewa, he
was the managing director of Eurotainer where he developed its
tank container business focusing on higher value sectors of the
market.
He has also served as vice chairman and chairman of the
International Tank Container Organization (ITCO) leasing
committee. Ghesquiere holds a Masters in Applied Economics from
the Louvain School of Management, Belgium.
“We are pleased to have Olivier join our leadership team,” said
Philip K Brewer, president and CEO of Textainer. “Olivier brings
over 25 years of knowledge and expertise in the leasing of
transport assets, specifically railcars, locomotives, tanks and
specialised containers. He has managed all aspects of the global
leasing business, including office openings, sales and ma &