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Bertschi employees planning an intermodal rail container transport.

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April Fool 2022
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We have fun! Perhaps some of you optimistically reacted to our April Fool's joke on solar-powered trucks. Unfortunately, such technology is not yet a reality for such high volume vehicles, otherwise, we certainly would be looking into it. 

Something that really is on the horizon, however, are hydrogen Bertschi trucks. Hydrogen trucks will enable climate-neutral door-to-door transport chains, including intermodal pre- and on-carriage by road. Bertschi will rely on hydrogen technology with fuel cells: green hydrogen (H2) generated with renewable energy sources enables the operation of trucks with zero CO2 emissions. The company is (and this is true!) preparing for delivery of the first forty 44-ton H2 tractor units in approximately three years for a pilot project in Switzerland.

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Bertschi Launches New Antwerp Zomerweg Dangerous Goods Storage and Trimodal Terminal in Europe’s Largest Chemical Hub

Antwerp, Belgium — Bertschi Group, market leader in intermodal chemical logistics, announces that operations have started at the newly completed Antwerp Zomerweg Terminal (AZT). Strategically located in Europe’s largest integrated chemical cluster, the terminal will be focusing on the storage of Dangerous Goods (DG) and non-DG products in Tank Containers and Trimodal Services by rail, barge and truck.

Bird’s-eye-view of the trimodal Bertschi terminal, plastics hub, and warehouse facility at the Antwerp Zomerweg port

Bertschi Launches New Antwerp Zomerweg Dangerous Goods Storage and Trimodal Terminal in Europe’s Largest Chemical Hub

Antwerp, Belgium — Bertschi Group, market leader in intermodal chemical logistics, announces that operations have started at the newly completed Antwerp Zomerweg Terminal (AZT). Strategically located in Europe’s largest integrated chemical cluster, the terminal will be focusing on the storage of Dangerous Goods (DG) and non-DG products in Tank Containers and Trimodal Services by rail, barge and truck.

Bertschi Group celebrates arrival of its 1,500th DAF truck

October 2024 – The Bertschi Group has proudly received its 1,500th DAF ever. This New Generation DAF 480 FT 4x2 tractor joins the international Bertschi fleet, ensuring timely chemical distribution across Europe.

DAF and Bertschi executives shaking hands in front of a Bertschi truck with 1500 written on the windshield

Bertschi Group celebrates arrival of its 1,500th DAF truck

October 2024 – The Bertschi Group has proudly received its 1,500th DAF ever. This New Generation DAF 480 FT 4x2 tractor joins the international Bertschi fleet, ensuring timely chemical distribution across Europe.

SAF, HVO, and Biofuels…What Are These So-Called “Chemicals of Tomorrow” Exactly?

As the demand for sustainable energy solutions accelerates, the decarbonized chemicals market is set to grow rapidly. Key players in this transformation include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), and other biofuels.

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SAF, HVO, and Biofuels…What Are These So-Called “Chemicals of Tomorrow” Exactly?

As the demand for sustainable energy solutions accelerates, the decarbonized chemicals market is set to grow rapidly. Key players in this transformation include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), and other biofuels.

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