Suttons Tankers buys DHL Supply Chain’s bulk chemical business

April 1, 2019 Carol Millett

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Widnes-based Suttons Tankers has bought DHL Supply Chain’s domestic bulk commodity chemical business. The deal  sees Suttons Tankers operating chemical transportation from sites in Billingham, County Durham and Runcorn. DHL’s dedicated services in packed chemicals, bitumen, lubricants and fuels remain with DHL. Just over a year ago Suttons Tankers, which operates a 500-strong fleet, bought the trade of Bullard, which specialised in the chemical waste and fuels sector. Michael Cundy, MD of Suttons Tankers, said: “We see DHL’s bulk commodity […]




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