Press Release Victrol Powder Logistics
29 October 2020, 14:00
PRESS RELEASE
Antwerp, October 29th, 2020
Victrol pioneering in new market: powder logistics
ANTWERP – Antwerp-based Victrol has its sights on a new market as a pioneer
in powder transport. It is not pursuing a standard approach because it
deliberately targets added value for the market, and does so by optimising the
logistics chain.
Frederik Selhorst (Business Developer at Victrol): “An existing customer contacted us to
see if we could supply powder transport services. An in-depth investigation of the market
was the logical next step. If we optimise the logistics chain this can be advantageous for
both the skipper and the customer. Powder transport provides a wealth of opportunities.
We consistently opt for quality and invest in reliable owners/partners with a lot of
experience and a fine fleet. This is our stipulation for quality and dependability for our
customers. This is also why we came to Xander Kleine from Poedertransport B.V.”
Sustainable transport
Victrol considers the whole logistics chain and is actively involved in sustainability in
transport. “This means that we ask these questions: What happens in the cycle? How can
we operate sustainably and keep costs down? We’ve already done this in tanker
transports, in consultation with the owners of the vessels. And this is showing results.
For powder transport in a closed system, not only do we focus on customers in the
construction sector but also the chemicals sector, agriculture, food industry, etc.”
Smart logistics concepts – solutions for the customer
Xander Kleine, owner of Sardana and working with Victrol: “As specialists, together we
can provide solutions for the chain. This requires different ways of thinking in terms of
logistics but has many advantages. Powder transport by ship is efficient, secure, reliable
and sustainable. There is plenty of cargo in powder form which can be transported
extremely efficiently over waterways. It is time for a new direction in order to develop
new logistics concepts with fellow inland waterway carriers. This makes the supply and
delivery of raw materials more reliable and often cheaper too. We need to consider the
complete chain, so from the moment of production in the factory until the product is at
the customer. This market-based approach delivers a win-win situation for all parties.”
ABOUT VICTROL
Victrol, based in Antwerp, is the logistics partner that finds solutions for customers and
suppliers. It is a shipping company set up in 1969, with fifty years of experience in
logistics and an extensive network. The company is active in tanker shipping, dry cargo,
and container transport in coastal areas and on inland waterways throughout
Europe. Victrol operates 35 tankers and also has a fleet, pontoons and pusher crafts for
heavy lift transportation. Victrol is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified.
ABOUT SARDANA – POEDERTRANSPORT B.V.
Xander Kleine from Poedertransport B.V., owner of Sardana, which has its home port in
Terneuzen. He has 26 years of experience in powder transport. Sardana measures 84.70
metres by 10 metres and loads 1600 tonnes. Safety, dependability, reliability and
certainty of supply are crucial. The ship’s vital components are redundant and it has its
own loading and unloading system.