Hoyer Group targeting biodiesel shipments by tank container

July 31, 2013

Hamburg, Germany-based logistics company Hoyer Group has carried biodiesel from Brazil to the Netherlands by tank container, for the first time. Company officials say this accomplishment will open up new market opportunities for the Hamburg logistics provider in its overseas transport operations.

Particularly for small volumes of less than 1,000 tonnes, tank containers are a viable alternative to tanker ships. This was the case with the biofuel sample that has now been shipped from Santos to Rotterdam.

In view of the comparatively small amount involved, the Brazilian biodiesel manufacturer opted to ship the biodiesel directly in a Hoyer tank container. After just 20 days of intermodal transport by land and sea, the cargo arrived punctually at its destination. Using a single tank container for the entire journey prevented the delays and wastage that are inevitable when oil is transported in conventional tankers.

By successfully transporting biodiesel overseas in a tank container, Hoyer has demonstrated its market leadership in transporting fluids and has proven itself a reliable supplier of special-purpose logistics solutions, according to Hoyer officials.