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Houston Terminal Adds In-Line Blending Capability

VAT Logistics has expanded the capabilities of its Houston terminal with the introduction of a new in-line blending system, providing customers with greater flexibility in the handling and preparation of liquid bulk products. The new blending setup allows products that do not initially meet the required market specification to be adjusted before release. This provides customers with an additional solution for bringing off-specification product to the appropriate market grade.

The in-line blending system enables different product streams to be combined in a controlled process to achieve the required product characteristics. By integrating blending capabilities into the terminal operation, VAT Logistics can support customers that need to adjust product specifications before the cargo leaves the facility..

Product specifications are an important consideration in the energy and liquid bulk industries. Variations in product characteristics can affect whether a shipment meets the requirements of its intended market. The new system provides customers with an opportunity to bring suitable off-specification material to market grade through controlled blending, potentially reducing the need for alternative handling arrangements.

Bringing Off-Spec Product to Market Grade

Integrating blending directly into the terminal environment can help simplify the movement of products between storage, processing and release. The capability allows appropriate products to be handled within an established terminal infrastructure, helping customers coordinate storage and product preparation more efficiently.

Houston is a major centre for the energy, petroleum and petrochemical industries. The city's extensive network of terminals, pipelines, refineries and transportation infrastructure makes it an important location for liquid bulk logistics. The addition of in-line blending capability strengthens VAT Logistics' ability to provide specialised terminal services for customers operating within this market.

The Houston terminal upgrade demonstrates VAT Logistics' focus on expanding its range of value-added logistics services. By combining storage infrastructure with additional product-handling capabilities, the company can provide customers with more flexible solutions for managing liquid bulk products throughout the supply chain.

The introduction of in-line blending represents another step in the development of VAT Logistics' terminal capabilities. With greater flexibility in product handling and preparation, the Houston terminal is positioned to support customers seeking efficient ways to manage product quality, inventory and market-release requirements.