Take a sneak peek into what to expect from StocExpo, returning to the Rotterdam Ahoy on 10 & 11 March
‘Global collaboration’ s the theme for StocExpo’s 21st edition, taking place once again at the Rotterdam Ahoy, on 10 & 11 March. Bringing together exhibitors and visitors from around the world, the event offers two days of networking, knowledge sharing and technical innovation, all in the beating heart of Europe’s bulk liquid storage industry.
StocExpo 2026 is carefully designed to help the industry connect with the people who matter most, creating opportunities to meet key decision-makers, strengthen existing relationships, and unlock new opportunities across the global tank storage community. The event promises to bring together terminals, producers, and EPCs with the cutting-edge solutions shaping the tank storage industry’s future.
What’s On
Over the two days, StocExpo will feature a huge array of networking events. On the show floor, connect with clients and partners in the networking lounge, exclusive VIP lounge, or across several designated meeting points.
The Global Tank Storage Awards are back – but with a brand new twist. Sponsored by QADworks, the awards are being held on the show floor, for the first time ever! These awards celebrate excellence across the industry, from technology innovation and infrastructure achievements to individual successes in safety, efficiency, and overall storage performance. Celebrate the winners on 10 March at the FETSA Tank Storage Stage.
The fun doesn’t stop there – join the tank storage industry for an off-site networking party on 10 March right after the awards finish! End day one with a bang, but pace yourself for day two, where there’s more networking to be had! Tank Storage Magazine is once again hosting the Women in Tanks networking event at our stand (J34) – pop by on 11 March to learn more about the amazing women in this industry and enjoy a glass of bubbles. And don’t forget to sign up to the exclusive tour of LBC Tank Terminals’ Rotterdam site – who are returning as sponsors of the show to support StocExpo’s sustainability mission.
Onsite Learning
The FETSA Tank Storage Conference and Future Fuels Stage will return in 2026 and will continue to place global collaboration at the centre of critical industry dialogue. Built in collaboration with FETSA, EEMUA, NH3 Event and Tank Storage Magazine, there’s no better learning platform for EU regulation updates, safety best practices and future fuel development.
Read through a selection of speaker highlights that we’ve collected in this edition, and keep your eyes peeled on our social media platforms for new podcast episodes tackling these very issues.
Exhibitor Spotlight: Hear from the some of the exhibitors at StocExpo on what they are bringing to 2026
Henkel, Stand A7
At StocExpo 2026, Henkel Adhesives will showcase its newly established I.P.R. division: Infrastructure, Protection and Repair. This integrated portfolio brings together proven technologies from Synthoglass, Atlas, Thermowrap, Stopaq, Easy-Coat and Mascoat, alongside the trusted LOCTITE legacy and digital solutions such as LOCTITE Pulse. Together, they form a comprehensive maintenance offering for transport and process pipelines, storage tanks, pumps and other critical terminal infrastructure.
How does your solution solve the problems of tank terminal operators?
As a chemical company with extensive industrial experience, Henkel understands the operational, safety and regulatory challenges faced by tank terminal operators. Our I.P.R. solutions address key issues such as corrosion under insulation (CUI), corrosion under pipe supports (CUPS), splash zone degradation and high temperature assets. By combining advanced coatings, composite repair systems, corrosion prevention technologies and digital monitoring, we help extend asset lifetime, reduce unplanned downtime and improve safety. A concrete example is the LOCTITE Pump Efficiency Program, which helps optimise pump performance and can deliver energy cost savings of approximately 3-8%, directly supporting operators in reducing operating expenses and improving sustainability.
How are you adapting your solutions for future fuels and new products?
The energy transition requires infrastructure to handle biofuels, hydrogen and other emerging products. Henkel continuously adapts its solutions to meet these evolving demands, developing materials and systems compatible with new chemicals, higher temperatures and more aggressive environments through testing, field experience and close customer collaboration.
What are you most looking forward to at StocExpo 2026?
We look forward to connecting with customers and industry partners, exchanging insights and demonstrating our capabilities through live demonstrations at our booth, while jointly shaping future ready maintenance solutions for tank terminals.
QADworks, Stand P35
QADworks is bringing a practical, operator f irst approach to terminal digitalization, by showcasing solutions that replace paper, spreadsheets, and disconnected tools with real-time, workflow-driven execution across marine, truck, and rail. The company’s focus is helping terminals digitize field and office processes, integrate planning tools with ERP/TOS systems, and create a single operational picture for teams across shifts. The goal is faster execution, fewer errors, and a stronger foundation for analytics and AI-readiness, without forcing a rip-and re
place of existing systems.
How does your solution address the challenges faced by tank terminal operators?
Terminal challenges often come from manual handoffs, re-keying, and limited visibility when plans change. QADworks’ solution digitises critical workflows (moves, inspections, permits, approvals), captures timestamped events, and connects planning to execution so the schedule reflects reality in near real time. This reduces delays, improves coordination between operations and admin, and supports consistent compliance. Teams gain live visibility into queues, constraints, exceptions, and progress, enabling quicker decisions and smoother turnaround. The result is safer operations, better throughput, and clearer performance insights.
How are you evolving your solutions to support future fuels?
Future fuels add complexity in product rules, quality requirements, segregation, and traceability. QADworks designs solutions to be configurable and product-aware: terminals can introduce new products, specifications, and handling steps without rebuilding the platform. QADworks embed quality and compliance checkpoints into workflows (sampling, documentation, chain-of custody) and improve traceability with granular event data. The integration friendly approach also makes it easier to connect lab systems, sensors, and external partners as requirements evolve.
What are you most excited about at StocExpo 2026?
QADworks is looking forward to conversations with operators about real-world bottlenecks, how terminals are preparing for future fuels, and what ‘modernisation without disruption’ looks like in practice.
Square Robot, Stand P25
Square Robot is bringing its proven on-stream inspection capabilities to StocExpo 2026, highlighting the newest services and robotic features of 2025. This includes the SR-3 robot’s expanded range of compatible products, a broader operating temperature range with the SR-3HT, and the capabilities of submersible tank shell inspections and on-stream tank calibration. We want terminal operators and tank owners to leave with a clear understanding of the full scope of inspection and calibration capabilities we offer while tanks remain online.
How does Square Robot support tank terminal operators?
Our solution enables assets to remain fully operational while inspections are performed on-stream. Square Robot’s current technology allows terminals to gather high density data, giving them a detailed understanding of its asset integrity, all while meeting compliance with API 653/ EEMUA 529 requirements. This data supports informed maintenance decisions and ensures tanks are taken out of service only when truly necessary.
How are you expanding your solutions in line with industry trends?
Square Robot is adapting its solutions through continuous product compatibility testing and expanded operating envelopes to meet the evolving needs of terminals. Our fleet of submersible robots can tackle inspections in everything from fuel oils, like sustainable aviation fuel, to challenging chemicals, such as raffinate and styrene monomer. In parallel, our on-stream tank calibration now gives operators the most accurate capacity data without taking assets out of service. As new fuels and products are introduced, we validate materials, sensors, and data models to ensure accuracy and safe deployment.
What does StocExpo 2026 hold for Square Robot?
We’re looking forward to continuing the progress made at StocExpo 2025, where we received Gold in Safety Technology and Silver in Drones and Robotics Solutions for our autonomous submersible inspection robots. Those awards validate on-stream robotic inspections and its impact on safety, operations, and environmental performance. For StocExpo 2026, we’ve submitted nominations across multiple categories that reflect the continued expansion of our capabilities from safety and robotics to digital inspection, environmental performance, and collaboration while delivering measurable value to tank terminal operators.
Walter Tosto, Stand M30
At StocExpo 2026, Walter Tosto is showcasing our latest advancements in storage solutions, specifically designed for high-pressure environments, liquid hydrogen, and CO2. Our focus extends across onshore, port, and maritime sectors, where we address critical infrastructure challenges through optimized design and footprint reduction. We are also highlighting significant recent collaborations – some established through memoranda of understanding – that are focused on pioneering technologies for liquid hydrogen and LNG storage.
What sets your solution apart?
We leverage over 65 years of heavy equipment expertise to engineer custom-made solutions that tackle the specific operational hurdles of modern terminals. A key differentiator is our ability to deliver large-scale, ‘one-piece’ components ready for immediate start-up, which significantly reduces on-site assembly time. To offer operators maximum flexibility in a shifting market, we provide multi-product storage tanks capable of handling diverse mediums like CO2 and ammonia. Furthermore, our integrated continuous monitoring systems for gaseous hydrogen ensure safety, while our compact designs minimise the physical footprint and associated inspection costs.
How are you adapting your solutions for the energy transition?
We are proactively evolving our portfolio by pioneering advanced metallurgy tailored specifically for next-generation energy carriers. By integrating specialised alloys and alternative metals, we ensure our storage systems can withstand the unique chemical demands of future fuels. These innovations are underpinned by our proprietary, high precision fabrication processes that align strictly with the latest international codes. Our ultimate goal is to deliver ‘future-ready’ systems optimized for long-term structural integrity.
What are you most looking forward to at StocExpo 2026?
As ammonia rapidly becomes a cornerstone of the future energy landscape, we are eager to explore the latest prospects in pressurised ammonia storage. We look forward to witnessing the progression of sustainable fuel projects – particularly hydrogen – as they move from the planning stage into execution. It is in this phase that the global supply chain is established, industry standards are refined, and vital operational experience is developed.
The Software Pavilion, Stand SP01
For the first time ever, StocExpo will feature a Software Pavilion, sponsored by UAB-Online. This exclusive area will showcase how digital solutions can improve operational excellence at terminals. Falcker, Systems Navigator, ToolkitX and UAB-Online will present their digital solutions at stand SP01.
What is the Software Pavilion?
The Software Pavilion brings digital tools together in one place at the StocExpo. Each company solves a different part of the terminal workflow, from planning and operations to data integration and decision support. Visitors will be able to see how these solutions can fit together in daily practice.
Who are the collaborators this edition?
Terminal operations depend on connected processes. Planning, execution, inspections and external coordination influence operation excellence. To improve this, each company at the Software Pavilion will showcase its solutions.
- Falcker – digitises your terminal asset inspection. The platform offers secure, cloud-based inspection and maintenance software.
- Systems Navigator – an independent software consultancy and a global leader in advanced decision support technology. Systems Navigator helps you improve planning and decision making by turning complex operational data into clear, usable insights.
- ToolKitX – the latest end-to-end Software as a Service (SaaS) solution for field workforce management. The cloud platform streamlines communication across all stakeholders and is audit proof.
- UAB-Online – a cloud platform for digital collaboration in liquid bulk logistics. We connect terminals, vessels, agents and surveyors to streamline operational processes and improve compliance, transparency and efficiency across the port call.
- Teqplay – starting with digital twin technology and digitising the port call processes, the scope of Teqplay’s solutions is extended to trade and cargo movements, from load port to the final discharge port. Their mission is to reduce waste in the maritime industry by making data actionable and fostering collaboration.
What challenges can digitalisation solve?
Digitalisation helps terminals handle pressure from all sides. Volumes grow. Margins tighten. Regulations increase. Digitalisation can solve concrete problems, such as:
- Lack of real-time insight into operations and inventory
- Manual planning that leads to errors, delays and rework
- Data silos between terminal, customer and supply chain partners
- Limited ability to predict bottlenecks or test scenarios
The Software Pavilion shows how collaboration turns digitalisation into something practical, usable and relevant for daily terminal operations. Meet the companies at stand SP01.
