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Jun 22, 2026

VTTI Argentina improves terminal infrastructure

by James Spargo

VTTI Argentina improves terminal infrastructure

VTTI Argentina commissions a new control system as part of its investment into terminal infrastructure.

The system strengthens the terminal’s operational technology foundation by giving operators “clearer real-time visibility of key process conditions and equipment status”, according to VTTI’s LinkedIn update. It also offers a stronger platform for digital development, helping the terminal modernise for the future.

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