Altrea Logistics Group is among the top five largest logistics service providers in Belgium and a specialist in chemical logistics.
The group is expanding its logistics services beyond full-load transport, which is the speciality of its subsidiaries Trafuco and Haesaerts Intermodal (currently Altrea Bulk and Liquids) and Alders International Transport.
The new chemical hub ALOCHEM adds additional value to the logistics chain, specifically focused on hazardous chemical liquids and high-value solid products.
In addition to warehousing and distribution services for ADR goods, additional services such as repackaging, cooling and heating, filling, mixing or adding liquids according to recipes can now be offered to chemical producers. This is enabling the Altrea Logistics Group to offer an integrated Supply Chain solution for chemical liquids and high-value solid products.
The ALOCHEM-site encompasses four main activities – the handling of tank containers using a gantry crane with a reach of 78 metres in an area that can accommodate 600 to 700 transport and storage units; a production unit where products can be mixed and filled in IBCs, drums or small containers; a unit where solids are repacked and reconditioned; and a storage/cross-docking area where shipments are stored, prepared and changed from transport unit.
The reconditioned products are distributed by Altrea Distribution, the new name of Vandenbroeck, acquired by the Altrea Logistics Group, which has moved from Herent (BE) to the new location in Meerhout.
The ALOCHEM-site is situated outside the congestion zone around the port of Antwerp. Located on the Albert Canal, some 40 km from the port of Antwerp, the hub is excellently located for the safe & sustainable evacuation of products via barge towards Meerhout.
The new hub costs around €25 million and is classified as the highest category of Seveso companies.