{"id":3081,"date":"2025-05-10T11:39:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T09:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefutureisours.nl\/?p=3081"},"modified":"2025-05-10T11:39:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T09:39:13","slug":"dow-chemicals-future-proof-growth-by-rail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefutureisours.nl\/en\/political-directors\/dow-chemicals-future-proof-growth-by-rail\/","title":{"rendered":"DOW Chemicals: Future-proof growth by rail"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pim Bastiaanse, Rail Manager Europe at Dow: Future-proof growth can only be achieved through collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pim Bastiaanse, Rail Manager Europe at Dow, has been named Rail Shipper of the Year 2024<\/em>. From his base in Terneuzen, he shares his vision on the sector and Dow\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n

The flagship of Europe<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dow is the third-largest chemical company in the world. The site in Terneuzen, with 16 production plants on one industrial complex, serves as Dow\u2019s flagship in Europe. \u201cWe are fully connected multimodally,\u201d says Bastiaanse. \u201cThe site has direct rail access as well as access to deep sea, short sea, and inland waterway routes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rail as a strategic choice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dow uses both block trains and the single-wagonload concept to ship products across Europe. \u201cBlock trains are ideal for larger volumes. Every day, trains with 20 to 24 wagons depart from Terneuzen to various European destinations. This enables us to offer a reliable product, without time-consuming stops or shunting at different terminals.\u201d The single-wagonload concept offers a different kind of flexibility. \u201cWith this model, we can respond to the needs of individual customers\u2014even if they want to ship smaller volumes. And by \u2018small\u2019 we mean 60 tonnes,\u201d Bastiaanse says with a smile. \u201cIt allows us to send tailored shipments to various locations across Europe without having to wait for a full train. This helps us serve a broader customer base and maximize logistics efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n

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