Chemical Industry Review: Specials Magazine

Safe and efficient tank container transportation demands expertise and hands-on experience—qualities Zafer Tank Taşıma has honed since 1996. Its motto, ‘We Know How,’ reflects a steadfast commitment to precision, safety and reliability in one of the most demanding logistics sectors. A specialist in transporting liquid chemicals, including dangerous goods, Zafer Tank Taşıma possesses a deep understanding of every stage of the tank container transport process. The company operates on the belief that its success is intertwined with that of its clients. By delivering cost-efficient, high-quality services, Zafer Tank Taşıma empowers clients to secure contracts and outperform competitors. “We think of ourselves as a representative of our customers and take every measure to support them in achieving their desired outcomes,” says Fahri Onur YILMAZ, Owner. “When they thrive, we thrive.” Zafer Tank Taşıma’s all-in-one service package goes beyond transportation, offering storage, heating and customs clearance for liquid chemicals. Its fleet is supported by strategically located facilities near major Istanbul ports, allowing cargo to remain within a single secure chain of custody. Containers can be stored after discharge until their next assignment or returned directly to the port. By overseeing every stage in-house, the company offers customers a single point of contact, reducing complexity and improving communication. Its infrastructure and organizational framework are designed to meet the strictest safety and quality standards set by the Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) and local regulations. Every truck in the fleet is ADR-certified, every driver holds SRC5 credentials and the general manager is an officially recognized SRC5 trainer. Certifications from SGS International in ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 attest to unmatched operational quality, while successful SQAS audits in 2020 and 2023 confirm alignment with international benchmarks. International clients benefit from local market insights that help them remain cost-effective, while alternative solutions are proposed whenever they can provide an advantage. This long-term, relationship-first approach is reinforced by the team’s ability to swiftly adapt to evolving industry requirements, ensuring that even last-minute adjustments cause no disruption. When challenges arise, Zafer Tank Taşıma delivers. In one instance, unloading a client’s tank container carrying dangerous chemicals required a rare piece of equipment. By sourcing the exact equipment, Zafer Tank Taşıma’s logistics team eliminated the possibility of unsafe handling and allowed operations to proceed without costly delays..

Zeolyst International is a global leader in specialty zeolite powders, catalysts, and adsorbents, serving industries such as refining, petrochemicals, emission controls, and renewable fuels. Founded in 1988, Zeolyst is a joint venture between Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies LLC and Shell Catalysts and Technologies, and operates high capacity facilities in Kansas, USA, and Delfzijl, the Netherlands. Its mission? To design value driving zeolite-based materials that improve economics, lower emissions, and speed the transition to cleaner energy systems. From the outset, Zeolyst’s work is grounded in materials science, adapting and tuning zeolites to meet client-specific technical and regulatory needs. Its offerings range from standard powders and formed zeolite catalysts to highly engineered, proprietary materials. These are the unseen backbone for customers worldwide, producing renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, green chemicals, and paraxylene—the building block of plastics and synthetic fibers—and improving air quality through emission controls and advanced recycling technologies. “We co-create solutions with our customers that accelerate the transition to cleaner fuels and sustainable growth. Their success defines our success”, says Lucy Innes, Vice President and General Manager. This underlines the customer focus at the heart of every Zeolyst project. Engineering Custom Solutions Every engagement at Zeolyst begins with a deep technical conversation. Clients bring complex challenges, including boosting renewable diesel or aviation fuel yields, extending catalyst lifespans, and meeting new government mandates for cleaner operations. Zeolyst’s technical team responds with an innovation cycle built on collaboration, confidentiality, and continuous improvement. Each requirement is treated as a distinct puzzle, rather than a one-size-fits- all case. Company scientists fine-tune the properties of zeolites, such as crystal size, silica-to alumina ratio, or metal addition, and then submit lead candidates for real-world plant trials, refining them until the target metrics are fully realized. The Opal Renew^™ zeolites line is Zeolyst’s flagship catalyst family for producing renewable fuels. Purpose built for catalytic dewaxing and alcohol to jet pathways, Opal Renew^™ zeolites enable refiners to convert feedstocks such as vegetable oils and waste fats into renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. These catalysts directly support compliance with global carbon-reduction targets, particularly in hard-to-electrify sectors like aviation, which today accounts for approximately 2.5 percent of global emissions..