Tank Storage Services
At Ghekiere Transhipment and Terminal Tank Storage, our tank storage services are designed to offer clients a competitive edge in efficiency, safety, and global accessibility.
Secure, Scalable, and Strategically Positioned for Global Trade
Whether you’re storing refined petroleum, chemicals, blended fuels, or industrial liquids, our advanced storage infrastructure provides a robust platform that ensures your products are handled with precision and reliability from intake to dispatch.
Our strategically located terminals—including our flagship facility in Kuurne, Belgium, and extended access in Fujairah, Rotterdam, Jurong, and Houston—serve as vital links in the global supply chain for bulk liquids and petroleum logistics.
Safety, Quality, and Environmental Stewardship
Our tank storage operations are governed by a rigorous HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) framework. All facilities operate under global best practices, ensuring not just the safety of stored products, but also the protection of personnel and the environment.
Intelligent Storage Infrastructure with Digital Control
We empower our clients with real-time intelligence and digital integration. All Ghekiere-managed tanks are equipped with automated measurement tools, allowing clients to remotely view tank levels, track throughput, and receive alerts for critical operations—all via secure web portals or direct ERP/API integrations.
Key Digital Features:
24/7 remote inventory access
Automated level, temperature, and flow rate monitoring
Integration with SAP, Oracle, and custom trading platforms
Tank utilization dashboards for performance visibility
Real-time dispatch and delivery coordination tools
Flexible Tank Sizes and Scalable Storage Capacity
At Ghekiere Transhipment and Terminal Tank Storage, our terminal infrastructure is built to serve the dynamic needs of petroleum traders, fuel suppliers, chemical distributors, and industrial off-takers. Our facilities are designed with versatile tank sizes, accommodating both bulk volume clients and small-to-medium throughput users. This flexibility ensures operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness for every customer.
Tank Sizes:
Our terminal in Kuurne, as well as our strategic partnerships in Jurong, Rotterdam, Fujairah, and Houston, offer a wide spectrum of tank configurations:
Small tanks (from 500 m³) ideal for additives, intermediates, and specialty chemicals
Medium tanks (1,000 – 5,000 m³) for gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and base oils
Large tanks (10,000 – 50,000+ m³) designed for marine fuels, crude oil blends, and export volumes
This diversified tank profile allows us to provide storage for both short-term turnaround operations and long-term stockholding strategies.
Total Storage Capacity:
Across our Kuurne site and our partner terminals, we collectively offer over 400,000 cubic meters (m³) of dedicated storage space, segmented by product type, temperature needs, and handling specifications. Each terminal section is engineered to support high-throughput activities and safe turnaround of liquid cargoes, with room for capacity expansion as client needs evolve.
Wide Range of Products Handled
Our tank farms are optimized to store and handle a broad range of liquid hydrocarbons, refined petroleum products, chemical intermediates, and specialty blends. All product categories are managed under strict quality control and environmental safety protocols.
Petroleum & Refined Products:
Gasoline (all grades)
Diesel & Gas Oil
Jet A-1, Kerosene
Fuel Oil (IFO180/IFO380, VLSFO)
Base Oils and Lube Stocks
Marine Gas Oil (MGO)
Biofuels and Green Products:
Biodiesel (FAME, HVO)
Ethanol (Fuel and Industrial)
Renewable Diesel
Blending components for sustainable fuels
Chemicals and Additives:
Aromatics (Benzene, Toluene, Xylene)
Solvents and intermediates
MTBE, ETBE
Corrosion inhibitors, fuel dyes, cold-flow additives
Special Services Include:
Tank heating systems for viscous products (e.g., bitumen, heavy fuel)
Nitrogen blanketing for oxidation-sensitive cargo
Dedicated pipelines for high-volume pumping to and from jetty connections
Blending systems for custom formulations and additive integration
With this diversified handling portfolio, we serve clients across multiple sectors including aviation, marine bunkering, refining, chemicals, road fuels, and bioenergy—delivering integrated storage that meets the most demanding commercial and regulatory expectations.