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Marco Dalmeijer and Pim van den Doel tell Tank Storage Magazine how Stolthaven Moerdijk gained two new global certifications.
Stolthaven Terminals took ownership of Moerdijk Terminal in 2012. Located in a lock-free port between Antwerp, Belgium, and Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Moerdijk Terminal offers all the benefits of the connected area, without the congestion. With efficient rail and road…
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Personal growth and development is the key to success in the industry, according to LBC Tank Terminals’ Karine Huysmans.
LBC Tank Terminals' manager, Karine Huysmans, is constantly striving for better – both from herself and from the tank terminals industry. ‘At the beginning of my career, I took on various roles as an expert. Gradually, I evolved into management roles and the aim of my…
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15 years on, Orcus Fire & Risk’s Marcelo D’Amico speaks to Tank Storage Magazine about his journey to setting up a successful fire protection company.
'Orcus was started in 2008 at an interesting junction in my life,’ muses owner Marcelo D’Amico. ‘I had just left a stable partnership in a similar company, and decided it was time to spread my wings and start my own. At the time I…
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Fatima Shafique shares some HR secrets, following the success of Sharjah National Oil Corporation’s new working patterns.
During the Covid lockdown, a huge number of companies were forced to ask their staff to work from home. While a number of countries and companies have continued to enforce this, many employees have had to resume office working, after continuing remotely for over 12…
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Paul Hickin, director at S&P Global Commodity Insights explains how changing demand for crude oil could impact the next 12 months.
The global oil supply map may be reshaped indefinitely after the fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent G7 sanctions and price cap on Russian crude.
But the potential impact from the downturn in demand may be even bigger, given uncertainty…
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FETSA’s executive director, Ravi Bhatiani, examines the effects of new EU restrictions on the global energy market.
In December, the EU’s restrictive measures on crude oil imports came into effect, as well as a price cap on crude oil. In February, restrictive measures on refined products will also be introduced, with the expectation of a further price cap to follow to cover these…
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Molly Cooper explores how and why technology in the tank storage sector has evolved so quickly over the last few years.
Digitalisation and automation is changing the landscape of the tank terminal, energy and petrochemical industry. It’s the way forward and the industry is leaving pen and paper behind. Catherine Reijans at Sprint Robotics comments on the current state of innovations and…
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An increased demand for remote solutions drives game-changing research and development of ScoutDI’s Scout 137 Drone System.
Caused by or at least aggravated by, the Covid-19 pandemic, the maritime and offshore world has seen a surge in the need for remote inspection. Fewer hands on deck, increased work pressure and tight work schedules puts seafarer safety at risk and may jeopardise proactive…
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Bulk liquid storage provider Navigator Terminals recently trialled a new tank floor blasting methodology with C&D Access.
Safety is at the heart of everything Navigator does. The company puts the health and wellbeing of its people first, striving to implement the most efficient and environmentally friendly solutions available whilst always reducing the impact of their activities.
To…
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Tank Storage Magazine summarises the latest developments in overfill prevention technology.
Depending on the product you’re storing, the hazard and/or damage of overfilling a tank can vary drastically. Implementing prevention initiatives costs less than cleaning up a spill and having to repair equipment. When terminal operators come to implement overfill prevention systems and devices, they…
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Cyann Fielding explores how the Internet of Things is improving safety and efficiency at terminals across the world.
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of physical objects, known as ‘things’, which connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a branch of IoT where devices are networked together for…
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Tank Storage Magazine compares the latest roofs & domes on the market.
The engineering behind each component of a storage tank is meticulously planned to ensure maximum usability for the terminal operator and the workers of a terminal. Tank covers, whether a dome, a roof, or a deck – are no exception. And the style of tank cover will depend on the product being stored.
Riza Altunergil at…
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The experts at Owen’s Corning explain how heated tank bases can deliver a fast route to cost savings, higher efficiency and reduced emissions.
Storage tanks can hold a variety of organic liquids or gases including raw materials, intermediates, final products and usable byproducts. Although mainly used in the oil and gas industry, others, such as the food and fertiliser sectors, often rely on…
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StocExpo is back in March 2023, but what new features does the leading event have to offer to exhibitors and attendees, alike?
The largest and longest running international tank storage and future fuels event will be taking place in Rotterdam on 14-16 March 2023 to inspire, connect and share knowledge within the tank storage community. ‘The opportunity to immerse yourself with noteworthy…
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Tank Storage Magazine sat down with Marvin Lehel from Siemens, to discuss the company’s innovative solution that picked up a Tank Storage Award.
The Tank Storage Award for Innovative Technology recognises solutions that are revolutionising the tank terminal industry. As an IT tool, Siemens’ Digital Worker enables terminals to operate more safely and efficiently – reducing the time in the…
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CEO of Falcker, Thomas Schouten, tells Tank Storage Magazine about their digital asset care platform and what makes it award winning.
Falcker's digital care asset platform was crowned the winner of the gold Terminal Optimisation award at the 2022 Tank Storage Awards. Falcker’s digital platform reduces the time required for inspections and displays early warning signs of tank failures, among…
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Cyann Fielding sat down with Stefana Sopco, head of content marketing at Smartflow, to discuss what winning the silver Terminal Optimisation Tank Storage Award means for the future of their solution.
Founded in 2011, Smartflow holds digital innovation at its core. The software application is used to model, prepare, execute and analyse inspection checklists in the tank storage sector.…
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Industry experts discuss cybersecurity for critical infrastructure and why your terminal needs a solid plan at the latest Tank Talk.
In November, Tank Storage Magazine hosted our last FREE Tank Talk webinar on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure. Hosted by our editor, Anamika Talwaria, the webinar brought together cybersecurity industry leaders Holger Berens, chairman of the board of…
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Jon Ackerman from Vopak Moda Houston tells Tank Storage Magazine about the first greenfield terminal in the Port of Houston in more than a decade.
In December 2021, Vopak Moda Houston, a terminal in the Port of Houston, US, announced that it was fully operational. But this was not any old terminal. Vopak Moda Houston was the first greenfield terminal developed in the Port for more than ten…
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Tank Storage Magazine talks to engineering specialist Transtech Energy about the challenges involved with building Vopak Moda Houston’s bullet tanks.
As part of the Vopak Moda Houston project, EPC contractor Transtech Energy, which has over 30 years of experience in the design and construction of liquefied gas terminals and transloading facilities, was tasked with fabrication of the…
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