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May / June 2018
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JTS sets benchmark for ME depot services
Joint Tank Services FZCO ( JTS ) was established in 1998 in Dubai ’ s Jebel Ali Free Zone North . Measuring 5,000 sqm located next to the DP World Container Terminal , the facility is the first dedicated tank cleaning and service facility of its kind in the Middle East region . In 2010 , management took a decision to relocate operations to a bigger site to keep pace with growing demand from the chemical industry in the region . Construction of the facility in South Zone was started in August 2011 and completed in April 2012 , and operations at the new site started in May 2012 . JTS is now located in Jebel Ali Free Zone ( South ) and offers an infrastructure support to shipping and tank container logistics providers . Today , the facility fully measures 28,000 sqm . Activities involve cleaning , repair , testing and storage of empty tank containers . Major tank operators use the services of JTS for their tanks so that they are ready for export either full or empty , depending on their requirements . JTS has also recently started carrying out testing and repair on T50 gas tanks . Among the facility ’ s strengths is that JTS has set a standard in the Middle East region by getting Quality , Environment and OHSAS Certification . It is also the only depot in the region that has been SQAS ( tank cleaning ) assessed . Cleaning , repair and testing operations are carried out by a welltrained , qualified and competent staff .
Expansion
JTS is now expanding its activities to promote other services that are related to liquid chemicals . This division is called JTS Chemical Logistics . All necessary approvals from the relevant authorities have been obtained and construction started in May 2018 . The firm expects it to be operational by first quarter of 2019 . Among the activities planned for this division are : storage of full tanks with Class 3 , 4.1 , 6.1 , 8 , 9 and non-hazardous chemicals ; drumming of liquid chemicals from tank container / road tanker into IBCs / drums and interim storage ; transport and local distribution of
full tanks as well as IBCs / drums ; and cross-stuffing of liquid chemicals from tank to tank or road tanker to tank , etc . In Oman , JTS is in the process of developing a new depot in Sohar Port Freezone on 20,000 sqm of land . The tailor-made facility will be dedicated to cleaning , storage , repairs and support services for ISO tanks in line with the growth of the country ’ s petrochemical industry . JTS ’ s service quality and attention to environment , health and safety standards have set the benchmark for the tank container industry in the region . With the new facility in Sohar , JTS plans not only to consolidate existing services to the tank container industry , but also to expand its portfolio in the future by developing business offerings directly to the chemical industry . This may include areas such as chemical drumming , warehousing and distribution as the value-added petrochemical industry grows in Sohar . Construction of the new Sohar facility is expected to start during second quarter of 2018 , subject to approval from the relevant authorities in Oman , and trial operations should start during the first quarter of 2019 .
Hüni co-operation
In co-operation with JTS , tank container coatings supplier Hüni + Co is expanding its services into the Middle East , offering a new ‘ TC Repair Shop ’ for the region . The move was taken in response to the growing demand for repair services of tank interiors . Hüni says that more and more ChemLine 784 / 32 or Proco-EMAIL black-coated tank containers are on the move worldwide . Approximately 2,500 tank containers coated by Hüni are estimated to be in service at present . “ Most of the tank containers coated by us have been effectively in use over the past decade or more . Problems however occur particularly in service depots , during the cleaning or maintenance process ,” says general manager Peter Hüni . “ Our linings are highly resistant against transported chemicals , but can ’ t withstand the mechanical stress the tanks are exposed to when cleaned , which inevitably affects the lining . A thorough repair is thus indispensable .” Deposited ISO tank containers showing lining damage are immediately withdrawn from service and sent over Hüni ’ s base in Friedrichshafen , southern Germany , or to one of the company ’ s
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At the JTS premises in Dubai , Peter Hüni and JTS general manager K Pasupathy agreed on their common goal : on-site repairs of internal tank container coatings
accredited depots in Europe . “ We aim to offer the best service to our worldwide customers , by minimising unnecessary tank downtime ,” explains Alexa Hüni , who has been leading the family business together with her father since 2016 . In order to meet the clients ’ needs in the field of tank interior repairs and coatings , Hüni + CO and JTS jointly established the TC Repair Shop based in Dubai ’ s Jebel Ali Free Zone . The result is that JTS has the necessary expertise for carrying out on-site coating repairs with a dimension of 10cm x 10cm onto the chemically-protective and highly resistant linings of ChemLine 784 / 32 and Proco-EMAIL black . For clients of JTS and Hüni , the repair shop means that tanks will no longer have to shipped from service depots all the way to Friedrichshafen . They can be quickly repaired by JTS in Dubai . Both companies expect this co-operation to reduce delays . www . jts . ae www . hueni . de
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Redefining tank cleaning standards ...
JTS says it is the only depot in the Middle East region that has been SQAS ( tank cleaning ) assessed
Pentalver expands London Gateway
UK depot operator Pentalver has announced the official opening of its expanded container facility at Berth 7 , DP World London Gateway . Pentalver , which is a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc ( G & W ), started work on Phase 2 of the site development work in August 2017 , following the opening of the first phase of the facility in 2013 . The expanded site adds 40 percent extra capacity to the Pentalver operation which includes loaded and empty container storage , reefer and dry container maintenance and repair , transport and cargo handling . “ We are delighted that Pentalver has opened its expanded container yard at DP World London Gateway ,” said DP World ’ s UK CEO Chris Lewis .
The expanded site adds 40 percent extra capacity to the Pentalver operation
“ Phase two of the development has added additional capacity to the vital operations and services that Pentalver offers to our port users and customers . It highlights the commitment it has made and the commercial success achieved since opening the first phase of operations in November 2013 . “ We are proud of the excellent relationship that DP World has with Pentalver , both at London Gateway and at Southampton ,” Lewis continued . “ This is an important relationship in our mission to become the leading enabler of trade for the UK with the rest of the world .” The enhanced facility , together with increased rail freight services operated through sister company Freightliner , supports the continued growth at London Gateway , which is located at the mouth of the River Thames and is one of the fastest growing ports in the world . G & W UK / Europe managing director , terminal services , Chris Lawrenson , added : “ This investment was one of the first made by G & W following the Pentalver acquisition in May last year , highlighting the commitment to growth in the UK container sector and ensuring that we continue to provide a competitive , first-class service to customers .”
Services that we offer :
• Handling & storage of empty tank containers Member of ITCO
• Cleaning of Class 3 , 4.1 , 6.1 , 8 , 9 and non-hazardous cargoes
• Cleaning of difficult cargo including resin and latex
• Cleaning of intermediate bulk containers and road tankers
• Repair of tank containers , including structural and shell repairs
• Statutory periodic inspection of 2.5 and 5 year
• Pre-trip inspection and leak-checks
• Steam heating of high viscous products to facilitate discharge
• Nitrogen purging and blanketing
• On-hire and off-hire survey
• Off-site technical assistance and emergency service
• Tank container leasing
• Tracking and coordination services
• Tank logistics including transportation and shipping
• GB silver certification
• Environment ( 14001 ) and OHSAS ( 18001 ) Certified
• SQAS assessed
For any enquiry , please contact :
Joint Tank Services FZCO PO Box 17512 Jebel Ali Free Zone South Dubai , United Arab Emirates Tel : + 971 4 8807801 Fax : + 971 4 8807802 Email : ops @ jts . ae or gmjts @ jts . ae Website : www . jts . ae