Tank Storage Magazine speaks with John Hoblyn, director at Valleytank, about celebrating expansion alongside a momentous anniversary 50th-anniversary celebrations finally took place for Valleytank, following postponement due to the pandemic. Founded in 1970, Valleytank now boasts 50 years of expertise and operations in the industry. Over the past five years, Valleytank has invested $9 million to upgrade the terminal. This significant investment emphasises the facility’s prioritisation of employee safety, protection of the environment and first-class service to its customers. The evolution of Valleytank 50 years ago, Norwegian shipowner Odfjell was using small chemical parcel tankers to move products to and […]
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INDUSTRY WATCH: From Water to Rail
As storage terminals, and the rest of the world, grapple with the fallout from the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, The Tank Tiger keeps us focused on the bright side Geopolitical volatility in the Middle East – specifically surrounding the Strait of Hormuz – has sent shockwaves through the commodities and security markets. While the midstream sector is feeling the heat, the impact on storage economics involves a few counterintuitive nuances. Under normal market conditions, a price spike makes storing oil unattractive. Think of it like a Costco run: you only stock up on paper towels when they are […]
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May 6, 2026
