Today, investors are increasingly eager to align their portfolios with ESG-related companies, making it an exciting area of growth that also has positive effects on society and the environment. ESG benefits come from the implementation of a good framework developed around the elements of environment, social, and governance. In this article, we will review some of these benefits and highlight how they create value. This is part 2 of our article – “How To Develop An ESG Framework For Transport & Logistics“. This article is written by Rudi Stalmans and featured in the 2023 Tank Contain ..read more

Businesses globally must deal with complex supply chains, the energy transition, and geopolitical uncertainties. Furthermore, there is mounting pressure from stakeholders on companies to act responsibly towards the environment, society, and governance. Today all businesses should develop an ESG framework. This article is written by Rudi Stalmans and featured in the 2023 Tank Container Supplement of Tank News International. The title of the article in the Magazine is “How To Develop An ESG Framework For Transport & Logistics”. The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals conta ..read more

Employee training is crucial, and the most competitive businesses will choose to reskill and upskill their employees. According to “The Future of Jobs Report” published by The World Economic Forum, on average, companies estimate that around 40% of workers will require reskilling of six months or less, and 94% of business leaders report that they expect employees to pick up new skills on the job. An average of 66% of employers surveyed expect a return on investment in upskilling and reskilling within one year. On average, employers expect to offer reskilling and upskilling to just over 70% of t ..read more

Our Merchant Fleet Infographic 2023 Update gives you a visual representation of crucial data shaping the industry. As we help companies in the liquid bulk and chemical supply chain, we like focusing on container and tanker ships. Container ships are crucial for transporting tank containers, flexitanks, drums, and intermediate bulk containers. Oil and chemical tankers are needed to move petroleum and petrochemical products in larger quantities. Merchant fleet Infographic 2023 review The merchant fleet covers ships registered at a given date in a country and authorized to navigate at sea. Fle ..read more

Our Petrochemical Supply Chain Bootcamp is for ambitious people and businesses who are ready to make a change. Regardless of your products, company size, market size, or sector (petroleum, petrochemicals, or chemicals). In our Petrochemical Supply Chain Bootcamp, you will discover which systems you need to develop to create a resilient and sustainable liquid bulk supply chain. To be successful, you must continue to develop! Training courses, workshops, and Bootcamps are worthwhile if you want to refresh or increase your knowledge. Therefore, I first want to tell you how to get the most out of ..read more

A common misconception in our industry is that many logistics service providers don’t care about health and safety since they don’t have the same resources as large oil and chemical companies. This article is written by Rudi Stalmans and featured in the Q2 2023 APAC Newsletter of OURAY Environmental Services. The original title in the newsletter is “Practical Guidance For Logistics Service Providers To Meet High Health & Safety Standards”. In this post, you will find practical guidance for logistics service providers in the liquid bulk and chemical industry to meet high health & saf ..read more

Our Chemical Market Facts & Figures Infographic 2023 Update gives you a visual representation of crucial data shaping the chemical industry. As we help companies in the liquid bulk and chemical supply chain, we like focusing on chemical market dynamics. Chemical Market Facts & Figures Infographic review Chemicals are everywhere in everyone’s life and can be found in more than 90% of all produced goods. As living standards improve in many parts of the world, consumers start buying their first vehicle, refrigerator, or computer, all made with chemicals. We sourced the data in our Info ..read more

Our Energy Outlook Infographic 2023 Update gives you a visual representation of crucial data shaping the industry. As we help companies in the liquid bulk and chemical supply chain, we like focusing on the energy markets, the usage of oil, and the outlook for liquid fuels. Energy Outlook Infographic 2023 Review Oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons that exists in a liquid phase in natural underground reservoirs and remains liquid at atmospheric pressure after passing through surface separating facilities. Today, the oil market is facing tremendous near-term and long-term uncertainties. For our E ..read more

Our Energy Transition Infographic 2023 Update gives you a visual representation of crucial data shaping the energy transition. As we help companies in the liquid bulk and chemical supply chain, we like focusing on this trend toward sustainability. Energy Transition Infographic review The energy transition refers to the shift of the energy sector from fossil-based sources of energy production and consumption, such as oil, and coal, to renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar. The success of the energy transition relies on a transformation of the global energy sector from fossil-based ..read more

Our Tank Container Infographic 2023 Update gives you a visual representation of crucial data shaping the industry. As we help companies in the liquid bulk and chemical supply chain, we like focusing on tank containers to transport liquid bulk cargoes in smaller lot sizes. Tank Container Infographic 2023 Review Tank containers or ISO tanks are intermodal containers used for the transport of liquids and gases in bulk. We sourced the data in our Infographic from the International Tank Container Association (ITCO), the industry association promoting tank containers as safe, cost-efficient ..read more