EDITOR’S NOTE

AS I TYPE THIS, the Tank Storage team is gearing up for our second US show of the season. Having just come back from NISTM, Orlando, I’m still battling jetlag while working to get this fantastic issue, packed to the brim with original editorial content, out to you. And all in time for the ILTA conference in Texas!

You can read a sneak preview of what’s coming at the ILTA trade show and conference on page 74, complete with the highlights that our team is looking forward to. From tank storage developments to stories of space travel, this iteration of the event is sure to be one to remember. And as my first time in Texas, I’m certainly looking forward to experiencing the American hub of tank storage.

As well as the Tank Storage team, Odfjell Terminals US’ IT director, Aldrich Varilla, will be in attendance. You can read our exclusive interview with him on page 30 as he discusses winning an ORBIE, and his digitalisation strategy for OTUS.

Speaking of winners, we’ve interviewed the gold winners at the Tank Storage

Awards and will be sharing their developments with you through the year. Starting with Real Safety for Safety Technology (page 72) and North Sea Port, for Port of the Future (page 76). Plus, Diamond Key International explains its winning Omega Digitz platform on page 62.

Innovative technology and digitalisation strategies really are key topics at the conferences I’ve attended this year. So, it’s only right that we give this topic proper attention in the magazine. Turn to our market analysis section, and you’ll see how digitalisation is changing training procedures at tank terminals, with an explainer into virtual reality on page 40.

And the rest of this edition is equally forward-looking, with in-depth, wellresearched articles put together by our editorial team on the future of biofuels (page 42), hydrogen storage (page 46), terminal automation (page 59) and more. Embracing the digital world is something we’re passionate about at Tank Storage Magazine and our webinar series is yet another way we’re connecting the tank storage industry all over the world. So, once you’ve had your fill of the words in our magazine and the in-person events happening in the next few weeks, make sure you’ve signed up to Tank Talk. Our next webinar session is on 22 June, sponsored by Foamglas.

As always, if you think your company has a particularly interesting insight into a trend, data point, or you have an exciting case study to share with the industry, please do get in touch with us. Please swing by the Tank Storage Magazine booth 223 to have a cup to tea (or coffee) and talk about your latest products, projects or just about the football (soccer).

Best wishes,