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Den Hartogh has been involved in two

“ Our combined team is convinced that we can develop significant transactions in recent months . The our footprint in the Nordics and increase overall Netherlands-based tank logistics operator sold its customer satisfaction .” European depot and tank cleaning business , and Headquartered in Gothenburg , Sweden , Bulkcon is a shortly after acquired Swedish company Bulkcon . bulk logistics operator for the petrochemical and food In recent years , Den Hartogh has expanded to facilitate industries . In addition to international and local customer demand with a worldwide presence and transport , it offers storage in tank containers . closely-knit European network . Joining forces with
Boasso Global ’ s acquisition of Den Hartogh Cleaning Bulkcon extends this European network in the Nordic BV will eventually see the latter adopt the Boasso Global region and means that Den Hartogh can benefit from the brand . company ’ s extensive knowledge and experience of
“ We are pleased to add the Den Hartogh Cleaning operating there . business to Boasso Global ’ s expanding network of best in “ We consider Den Hartogh ’ s acquisition of Bulkcon to class terminals in Europe ,” said Tony Morsovillo , be a very good step in continuing to satisfy our president of the American tanking cleaning company . customers ’ transport needs in both the European and “ This high quality , state-of-the-art tank cleaning , repair global markets ,” said Thomas Nordbeck , chairman of and depot services business , is a perfect fit with the Bulkcon Transport AB . culture of customer-centric excellence that Boasso is Den Hartogh group managing director Pieter Den known for in the US and the UK .” Hartogh said the Dutch firm had been doing business This acquisition , in concert with Isotank Group UK , with Bulkcon for some years . “ After many years of provides a platform for the continued expansion of successful collaboration with this Swedish partner , we Boasso ’ s international presence . Den Hartogh Cleaning , will continue to enhance our activities from the existing headquartered in the Netherlands , provides depot Den Hartogh office in Gothenburg ,” he commented . services from four locations .
Den Hartogh Cleaning will eventually adopt the Boasso brand name
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Maas takes stake in CS Leasing

Dutch investment group Maas Capital has acquired a significant minority shareholding in CS Leasing , the specialised container leasing company , set up by CARU . Maas Capital , which is part of banking giant ABN Amro , has acquired all of the shares that were previously held in the company by CARU Containers and also made an additional capital investment to support the future growth of the CS Leasing . CS Leasing management and founding shareholders have successfully established the company as a new supplier in the specialised container leasing market . Following the deal , Maas Capital has now joined the partnership of TCG ( Transportation Capital Group ) and the company management team , providing CS Leasing with a strengthened long term platform for future growth . Formed in September 2015 , CS Leasing focuses on leasing a wide variety of specialised , including tank , containers and providing product expertise and high service levels required by operators of specialised equipment . The company has grown rapidly since inception and has ambitious plans to solidify its position as a global player while maintaining flexibility and personalised service . The management team has , on average , over 25 years of container leasing experience , including specialised container leasing . Maas Capital has a longstanding track record with a focus on the shipping and intermodal industries , oil & gas and renewable energy . The investment outfit aims to invest alongside leading industry players in the tanker , dry bulk , container vessel and intermodal sectors .

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