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Transporting liquid cargo requires specialized expertise to ensure the integrity and quality of the products throughout the supply chain.

At Bertling Bulk Liquids, we understand the unique needs of different commodities and offer a range of transportation solutions tailored to meet those requirements. In this article, we explore the advantages of various transport methods and highlight the benefits of Flexitanks, the innovative solution for liquid cargo transportation.

Winemaking has a long and proud tradition, and today, wine is one of the most beloved beverages worldwide. When it comes to wine transportation, preserving its quality and taste is of utmost importance. Different transport methods offer distinct advantages depending on the volume and specific needs of the wine. ISO tanks provide a secure and standardized option for larger quantities, while drums and barrels exude a traditional charm and are ideal for smaller volumes or specialty wines. Bulk vessels, on the other hand, are best suited for large-scale wine shipments across long distances.

Among these options, Flexitanks stands out as a versatile and efficient solution for liquid cargo transportation. Flexitanks combine flexibility and adaptability, making them suitable for transporting wines of various volumes. The most common Flexitank models can contain 18,000, 20,000, 24,000, and 26,000 liters, this provides customers with the ability to select the tank that works best for their products. Its innovative design ensures the protection of the wine against impact, contamination, and flavor transfer. The sealing system and robust construction minimize the risk of leakage and safeguard the wine’s original character.

Furthermore, Flexitanks offers economic benefits by reducing transportation costs compared to traditional bottle shipments. The transportation costs are also relatively low thanks to the efficiency of the loading and unloading process. By choosing Flexitanks, carbon dioxide can be reduced by minimizing the number of shipments and utilizing more efficient and flexible vessels and container ship networks. Flexitanks can not be reused, this ensures that every tank is clean and the risk of cross-contamination is very low. After a Flexitank is used it can easily be disposed or recycled.

When selecting a transport method, it is essential to consider the specific requirements of your liquid cargo. Factors such as volume, fragility, and environmental considerations play a crucial role in determining the most suitable option. At Bertling Bulk Liquids, our team of experts works closely with clients to assess their needs and recommend the best solution for their commodities. We’re not here to tell you right or wrong, we’re simply here to listen to your requirements and offer tailor-made solutions that best suit your product.

Liquid cargo transportation requires careful consideration to ensure the quality and integrity of the products. Whether it’s wine, chemicals, or foodstuffs, Bertling Bulk Liquids offers tailored solutions to meet the unique requirements of each commodity. While different transport methods have their advantages, Flexitank emerges as a versatile and efficient option, providing protection, cost savings, and sustainability benefits.

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In a significant achievement for the power industry, Project Logistics Alliance member, Aproject Austria’s sister company, Aprojects demonstrated its expertise in Power Project Management by successfully overseeing the Port Handling Operations of a massive Generator and its Accessory Equipment at the Port of Charleston.

The company’s proven track record played a vital role in securing its position as the trusted partner for this critical project.

Weighing a staggering 422 metric tons or approximately 932,000 pounds, the loading of the Generator onto a Heavy Lift break-Bulk Vessel posed immense challenges. However, with the combined efforts of all involved parties, the operation was executed flawlessly. Utilizing a Floating Barge Crane, the Generator was meticulously loaded onto the vessel at Columbus Street Terminal, ensuring utmost precision and safety throughout the process. The complexity of the task demanded the highest level of skill and professionalism from all individuals involved.

Despite unpredictable weather conditions that could have potentially disrupted the operation, Aprojects successfully carried out the loading within a remarkably short timeframe. The company’s careful planning and seamless coordination among all stakeholders allowed the process to proceed without any interruptions. This enabled the vessel to embark on its voyage to Shanghai, China ahead of schedule.

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When asked why he opted for the new Tadano AC 4.080-1 all terrain crane, the owner of Johannesburg-based Marlboro Crane Hire, Oliver Dalais, is not at a loss for an answer.

“What really clinched it for us was the outstanding reach of the crane’s 60-meter boom in combination with its amazingly compact design. That means we can use it in tight spaces, where it absolutely comes into its own with its unbeatable lifting capacity at steep boom positions,” he says, naming just some of the AC 4.080-1 unit’s key benefits for his business.

Marlboro ordered the Tadano AC 4.080-1 complete with Flex Base for the outriggers to be extended to any point within their range, IC-1 Remote, and an offsetable main boom extension. Marlboro managing director Kathleen Dias is also a huge Tadano fan, it seems. “For us, the crane’s comprehensive range of standard and optional equipment is further proof of Tadano’s ability to bring stunning, innovation-packed machines onto the market that completely and utterly meet the needs of customers,” she says. Oliver Dalais and Kathleen Dias are also extremely happy with the service they receive from Tadano. “The Tadano team always goes the extra mile for their customers, and they’re super-efficient, when it comes to service, you can’t ask for better than that,” they say.

Marlboro Crane Hire will base the new AC 4.080-1 at its Johannesburg location and plans to use it for a wide range of customers and job sites. Given the crane’s immense versatility, that makes perfect sense.

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PCN are pleased to report Go Gauge Projects are new PCN members in Singapore.

The company are complete experts in turnkey project logistics solutions.

“Go Gauge Projects is an international project logistics and transportation company covering various industries such as oil & gas, power & energy, steel, infrastructure & construction, automotive, rail, aerospace, ship building, fabrication, paper & pulp, heavy machinery & equipment, engineering and yachts.

We’ve learned that great service begins and ends with experienced and friendly professionals. Our dedicated team of specialists finish each project on schedule with the highest level of quality and a focus on personalised service, competitive rates and customer satisfaction.

Any project – large or small – requires careful planning, coordination and expertise. By getting involved in the planning process as early as possible, Go Gauge Projects provides detailed, workable solutions and adds value to every project.

We provide integrated logistics services including project cargo management solutions, vessel chartering, OOG shipping, port handling, breakbulk, RORO, heavy haulage & lifting, factory decommissioning solutions, international freight management and customs clearance.”

“Whatever the size, length, width, height or weight of the load – we can move it!”

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Sarens moved and installed a 1600T bridge in Zaventem, Begium across one of the busiest highways of Belgium with minimum traffic disruption.

Sarens was asked by our client Smulders and Besix to provide complete technical solution and engineering services to install the 1600T bridge across the ring road in Zaventem in a time-sensitive project.

Brussels’ ring road is one of the busiest highways of Belgium. As part of the ring-wide renewal project coordinated by De Werkvennootschap, the bridge had to be installed across the ring road in Zaventem within limited time window for traffic closure.

Given the critical timeline, Sarens meticulously planned and prepared for the project. The team used an advanced 3D scanner to create a digital twin of the driving route. This helped with mapping out the most critical driving manoeuvres well in advance. The equipment used during the project included:75 axle-lines of K24ST trailers; CS350; CS1000.

28 truckloads of equipment arrived from HQ in Wolvertem and all K24ST trailers arrived directly from other Sarens jobsites in France, The Netherlands, and Belgium.

The 1600T bridge (105m long and 27m wide) was jacked-up by 2m using six CS350 climbing towers to place four CS1000 climbing towers placed atop K24ST trailers underneath the bridge section. Once the load was transferred on the SPMT and climbing tower set-up, the bridge was ready to be transported to the installation site.

According to Project Engineer, Bart Hemeleers, “The bridge had to be driven underneath the bridge Sarens installed last year. The 3D-model analysis showed a tolerance of only half-a-meter.” He adds, “A risky and tight squeeze, but it allowed us to start jacking the bridge immediately after passing underneath.”

Fitting a jacking system capable of handling the load, whilst still being able to fit underneath the existing bridge was the key to this project’s success. This solution offered by Sarens proved to be a massive time-saver. The highway closure originally planned for 36 hours was reduced to only 15 hours by Sarens customised solution and precise engineering.

Sarens was on site for about two weeks, including mobilisation and demobilisation. Our crew of twelve assembled the equipment and executed the final operation safely, efficiently, and successfully.

According to Sarens Project Manager, Peter Keyen, “After last year’s 1000T bridge installation and last October’s 800T bridge extraction, this move marked the third and final Sarens intervention at the Henneaulaan jobsite.”

Sarens proved to be a reliable and capable partner, assisting our clients during each milestone manoeuvres of this project.

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Anker Logistica y Carga are glad to share a recently handled project involving a heavy compressor, which was moved from Houston Terminals to Cartagena, Colombia.

The total volume of the cargo in this shipment measured at 418 CBM, with a weight of 81 tons. The compressor was an ex-works service between an important supplier and Houston Terminals, where Anker Logistica conducted pick-up, customs processes and a complete international transport to Colombia.

Upon arrival in Cartagena, Anker secured the compressor, confirming all local cargo receiving & customs processes. Despite challenges due to regulations changing in Colombia, Anker efficiently handled the operations.

“At the end of the day, we managed the cargo with benefits to our consignee and confirmed a 100% successful shipment for the client.”

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Rhenus Warehousing Solutions has launched a new project with global AMR manufacturer Geek+ at the Rhenus Innovation Hub.

The project deploys autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to transport small and flat packaged goods as a ‘tote-to-person’ solution (TTP). The official go-ahead for the project makes Rhenus the first company in Hong Kong to use both TTP & GTP solutions from Geek+ in its real-time operations.

Rhenus Innovation Hub Hong Kong launches new AMR project with Geek+ in cooperation with Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC)Rhenus Innovation Hub Hong Kong launches new AMR project with Geek+ in cooperation with Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC).

The Rhenus Innovation Hub in Hong Kong is a platform for innovation and company-wide warehouse solutions. The innovation hub is not separated from daily business operations but is integrated in ongoing activities so that new ideas can be introduced immediately. Rhenus Warehousing Solutions used intelligent AMR units from Geek+ as a ‘goods-to-person’ solution (GTP) in their initial joint project in 2021 in order to meet growing demands the customer, cosmetics producer Rituals, had in their omni-channel business. AMRs transport the entire rack directly to the relevant workstation, eliminating the need for employees to spend time picking the goods from the warehouse. The robot management system also provides support when planning various storage and picking tasks: the system learns from the current project order, compares to optimal projects in the data bank, and optimises both the warehouse and handling processes based on this.

With the support from HKPC, the partners have now begun a second AMR project together: two kinds of TTP AMRs are being introduced into current operations. The larger robot, the RS5, transports a large number of totes with goods from the warehouse area to a defined transit location. P-40, the smaller AMR, takes over from there and moves the containers from the transport area to the workstation efficiently, where employees continue to process the goods or package them. The TTP principle is suitable for transporting small items or articles of clothing that have been packed flat. As a result, the Rhenus business site is the first in Hong Kong to deploy this kind of combined AMR solution in real time.

“By integrating the TTP solution into the warehouse and the processes at the Rhenus Innovation Hub, we’re achieving a marked increase in efficiency at the site both for ourselves and for our customers,” says Dennis Mak, Director of Rhenus Warehousing Solutions & Distribution Greater China, explaining the advantages. Customers also benefit from the fact that Rhenus can offer and integrate the synergies and ideas from the Innovation Hub as a complete solution in different regions and for different products. These overall solutions not only include intelligent warehouse handling, but also other elements such as marketplace integration, order management, ERP/WMS integration and AMR picking solutions. Rhenus is planning to expand this combination in its range of services to an even greater extent across different divisions and countries in line with the Blue Ocean Strategy in future so that it can supply the best results for its customers in the long term and become a pioneer in automated warehousing solutions.

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Broekman Logistics, a provider of global supply chain solutions, reports a solid 2022.

The company made significant improvements both on operational performance and financial results. Overall a net result of EUR 7.5 million was achieved on a net turnover of EUR 290 million, a step up compared to the EUR -7.6 million of 2021. Moreover, at the end of the year, all divisions showed a positive EBITDA run-rate. The result of the operational activities (EBITDA) grew from EUR 1.8 million in 2021 to EUR 6.1 million in 2022, while the debt position improved substantially partly due to the sale of non-strategic assets. The company looks with confidence to 2023.

The Forwarding and Shipping division performed consistently well despite a turbulent global market. With comparable revenue to 2021, an increased margin was achieved. The highly successful and continuously growing forwarding activities in India and Poland had an important contribution to the result. Declining global trade volumes and container freight rates are likely to impact the results in this division in 2023.

In the Warehousing and Distribution division, the effects of the initiated turnaround were clearly visible. Despite the sale of the VLS activities in Antwerp, turnover increased to EUR 77.4 million last year. Operations in Rotterdam are concentrated on the Maasvlakte, for clients in the chemical segment. Through winning new large customers with long-term contracts, the utilization of the warehouses increased significantly and a positive result contribution is secured for the upcoming years. In Weert, Broekman Logistics started final assembly and manufacturing work for the machinery market at the state-of-the-art 60,000 m2 site, officially opened March this year.

The unique multipurpose terminals in Rotterdam again realized growth in turnover and results. The division mainly serves a number of long-term customers in the industrial and renewable energy sectors. A result improvement of 10 % was achieved. Moreover, major achievements in sustainability were realised, with investments in electrification of harbour cranes and instalment of solar panels at the roof of the all-weather terminal; these are important steps towards our carbon neutral operations, which we strive to offer within 10 years.

“We have persistently executed the turnaround plan, which we initiated in 2021. I am proud that this is clearly visible in the 2022 results”, says Rik Pek, CEO of Broekman Logistics. “While keeping the focus on what we have been doing for 60 years; with personal attention for our customers and operational excellence in everything we do.”

“The significant improvement of our balance sheet ratios makes us strong and brings us in an excellent position in our chemical, machinery and industrial markets to meet the existing challenges in the macroeconomic developments”, according to Nicolas Parey, CFO of Broekman Logistics: “Above all, we are very satisfied that we realized a serious improvement of the operational performance of the company, which continues in 2023.”

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On June 26 and 27, the Bolloré Logistics teams from the Dunkirk branch brought together many customers from the food industry.

The objective of this meeting was to present the activities of the site, the current development through a new direct service offered to the Middle East, and to visit the port of Dunkirk, in full expansion.

After a welcome coffee in the premises of the Port Museum of Dunkirk, the customers began the visit of the port by bus. They then benefited from a historical and technical description of the third French port strategically positioned in Europe with easy accesses by road, sea, river, and rail which ensure complete multimodality. Participants were able to see the strong development of the port in the food industry but also in the battery industry (battery valley).

A lunch cocktail, bringing together all the employees of the Dunkirk subsidiary, was organized following the visit, thus encouraging exchanges between the teams and the customers. The afternoon was devoted to a working meeting with customers wishing to strengthen their partnerships and express their expectations in the relationship that binds them to the Bolloré Logistics teams.

“This day allowed us to discuss with our customers from France and Holland in a friendly context. We also welcomed a few prospects from Belgium who are investing in infrastructure close to Dunkirk.” says Alain Hazarosoff, Perishable Market Manager in Europe.

“The exchanges between our customers and our employees, in particular on our processes and our common projects, were the main objectives of this day. These discussions were punctuated by a visit to the port which has a strategic location in Europe. Like the DNA of Bolloré Logistics, Dunkirk is a dynamic port which capitalizes on a quality of service and a recognized productivity allowing many developments in terms of business and logistics solutions such as the multimodal connections which are at the heart of our operational excellence strategy. We look forward to repeating this operation with another event for our customers in the consumer goods industry scheduled after the summer break” adds Vasco Da Silva Rodrigues, Director of the Bolloré Logistics Dunkirk agency.

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Logistics Plus, our members representing India, recently completed the parts delivery of a windmill turbine for a key client in the Netherlands.

The cargo was received locally in India by the company before being transported to the Netherlands.

Each set of the turbine parts weighed twenty-two tons, with Logistics Plus shipping a total of three sets.

“This shipment was awarded to us on a Door-to-Door basis; right from picking, along with industrial packing of the cargo, to door delivery at the final destination.”

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The UN’s maritime organization has agreed on a revised climate strategy for 2050.

Nordic shipowners’ associations are positive toward the revision, calling it historical.

After a week of negotiations in IMO’s climate committee, MEPC, the member countries have just secured a revised climate strategy up to 2050.

According to the document that details the revised strategy, which has been shared with ShippingWatch, the agreement includes:”Net-zero GHG emissions by or around 2050, i.e. close to, 2050, taking into account different national circumstances.”

The committee has also agreed on indicative checkpoints for 2030 and 2040. In 2030, all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions should be reduced by 20 percent, but striving for 30 percent, while in 2040 the target is 70 percent reduction, but with strive for 80 percent.

The Nordic shipowners’ associations, Danish Shipping and Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, are both ostensibly positive in regards to the revised ambition.

”It is truly positive for the climate and historic for shipping that the IMO is finally accelerating the green transition. It demonstrates a strong global willingness to address climate change in the sector, and right now, I am both happy and relieved that it succeeded,” says Anne H. Steffensen, managing director of Danish Shipping, in a statement.

Helene Tofte, director of international cooperation and climate at the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, calls the agreement ”historical.”

”It has been over three years since Norwegian shipping set a target of net zero emissions by 2050, and it is truly a milestone for the climate efforts in shipping that the IMO now adopts a goal of zero emissions for global shipping as well,” she tells ShippingWatch.

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“We wanted a solid two-axle crane that would be easy to operate for lightweight day-to-day work while remaining absolutely reliable – with those requirements, it’s really no surprise that we ended up deciding on the new Tadano AC 2.040-1,” report Weiland Managing Directors Sebastian and Volker Degenhardt, who picked up the new crane in Lauf together with crane operators Peter Schuster and Jürgen Steinhusen on a beautiful sunny day.

As far as the crane experts from Lampertheim are concerned, the most compelling argument for the Tadano two-axle crane was its cost-effectiveness: “A crane like this is simply something you need to have in your portfolio. And since the AC 2.040-1 is significantly more cost-effective than a three-axle unit thanks to its two axles, total weight of 24 tonnes, and resulting lower wear, it was really the perfect choice,” explains Volker Degenhardt, who adds that the sturdy AC 2.040-1 is simply impossible to beat: “It can travel to work sites while comfortably within axle load limits, carry out its work with its incredibly simple telescoping system, and then move on to the next site,” he succinctly puts it.

The team at Weiland also considered another crucial advantage behind the crane: the Tadano control system, which it shares with numerous other Tadano cranes in the Weiland fleet. “The combination between the IC‑1 Plus system and the Flex Base outrigger system, which makes it possible to extend the outriggers to any point within their range, ensures that the crane has excellent lifting capacities even with a low counterweight of only 1.1 tonnes,” Sebastian Degenhardt underscores. Together with a 35.2-meter-long main boom, this makes it an extraordinarily versatile machine. On top of this, both crane operators are quick to add that the AC 2.040-1 looks absolutely great, not to mention that it is characterized by the usual high Tadano quality and had a remarkably short lead time: It was ready for pickup a mere four months after the order was placed. In an era of supply chain bottlenecks, that is simply great service, Volker and Sebastian Degenhardt say before adding that they will be using their new AC 2.040-1 for their day-to-day work. More specifically, it will be going to three or four work sites a day in order to lift air conditioning units and ventilation systems, take care of lifts with pallets carrying building materials, and carry out steel structure assembly work. That will also include work sites where space is at a premium, as the crane’s compact dimensions make it perfect for that kind of work.

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Eastship, a member of the Project Logistics Alliance in Romania, recently accomplished a remarkable feat by transporting two colossal tanks from Constanta to Tulcea.

The tanks, measuring 28 meters in length, 15 meters in width, and 12 meters in height, were bound for Vard Shipyard in Tulcea. The tanks, each measuring 28 meters in length, 15 meters in width and 12 meters high, were to be delivered by ship. The total weight of the cargo was a staggering 732 tons.

Securing an appropriate barge for the safe transport of the tanks posed a significant challenge. However, the resourceful team at Eastship persevered and managed to locate a suitable vessel capable of undertaking the arduous journey. The tanks embarked on a lengthy voyage, braving the open seas until they arrived at the port of Tulcea. On reaching their destination, a new obstacle presented itself. The dock at the Tulcea port stood noticeably higher than the barge, making the unloading process a formidable task. Undeterred by the setback, the team at Eastship showcased their creativity and innovation by devising a groundbreaking solution. By employing a combination of strategic planning, and ingenious problem-solving, they successfully raised the tanks to the level of the dock, ensuring a safe and efficient unloading operation.

Following the completion of the intricate unloading process, the tanks were skillfully manoeuvred onto specially designed trailers, ready for transportation to the Vard Shipyard. Once at the shipyard, the tanks would be meticulously installed as part of their intended purpose.

As Eastship Projects continues to push boundaries and redefine what is possible, their latest achievement serves as a testament to their unwavering pursuit of excellence. With each successful endeavour, they reinforce their position as a reliable partner in the realm of logistics, capable of tackling even the most demanding and complex projects with remarkable precision and proficiency.

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Zanetti Solution has reached an agreement with Sarens according to which Sarens will acquire shares in the 50-year-old Italian company that specialises in innovative and highly customised solutions.

Zanetti Solution has reached an agreement with Sarens according to which Sarens will acquire shares in the 50-year-old Italian company that specialises in innovative and highly customised solutions. Along with Sarens, Effe Holding SRL, owned by Italian entrepreneur Carlo Fagioli, is simultaneously acquiring Zanetti Solution shares. Zanetti solution remains in possession of the majority stake in the organisation.

Zanetti Solution is an Italian company with over 50 years of experience in engineering, testing, industrial weighing, transport, lifting, and alternative lifting systems services, specialising in innovative and highly customised solutions. The company operates in the Oil & Gas, Wind, power, ceramic, naval, and civil sectors.

This transaction aspires to enrich the business activities of all three parties involved, in Italy and beyond. The focus of the partnership will be on supplying clients with technical solutions to their engineering challenges.

Carl Sarens, Director of Technical Solutions, Projects and Engineering stated: “Zanetti is a company with which we have common goals and aspirations. We are looking forward to the new challenges we can face together to better serve the Italian market and not only.”

Majority owner of Zanetti Solution, Laurano Zanetti, stated: “At Zanetti, we are proud to incorporate in our ranks Sarens and Effe Holding. We are confident that the combination of our forces and know-how will bring us to new heights”.

“Several years after leaving the Fagioli Group, my passion for logistics has now led me to accept this new entrepreneurial challenge alongside Zanetti Solution and the international giant Sarens. We are thrilled to be part of this union”, said Carlo Fagioli. Carlo Fagioli, an Italian entrepreneur, together with his brother Giovanni, is at the helm of the Snatt Logistica Spa Group, world leader in logistics services for the handling of goods in the fashion sector, and of SodiMax Group, which deals with project forwarding at an international level, with particular focus on Africa. In his capacity as owner of Effe Holding, he is joining forces with Zanetti Solution and Sarens.

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