We ensure safe, clean and efficient storage and provide infrastructure services in different value chains for chemicals, oil, gases, biofuels and vegoils in three end markets: energy, manufacturing and food & agriculture. We serve countless people and communities around the world as end-user of these different value chains. These value chains span from production of feedstock to end-user distribution. Our terminal infrastructure plays a key role in connecting our customers’ products to their markets.
As petrochemical clusters are becoming larger and more complex, logistics integration is ever more crucial. Industrial terminals establish a single operator at the heart of the cluster, which typically serve multiple plants at the same time. They optimize the sites’ logistics both by securing import and export flows to and from the cluster, and by ensuring reliable flows to feed the various plants inside the cluster. Due to the interdependency between the terminal and its customers, industrial terminals, typically have longterm customer contracts.
Heemskerk Storages B.V. is expanding its gas storage – in response to increased demand, partly from petrochemicals and plastics production, but also from gas-fired power plants and transport. We are introducing new infrastructure for cleaner fuels like LPG and LNG. In doing so, Heemskerk Storages B.V. is contributing to the energy transition. We own and operate LPG terminals in the Netherlands, China and Singapore; we have LNG facilities in Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan and Colombia.
Demand for chemicals storage is growing. Heemskerk Storages B.V. has a strong presence in key hub locations, including Antwerp, Rotterdam, Singapore and Houston. We operate a global chemicals distribution network. Besides growth opportunities, we are also looking at ways of operating our terminals more efficiently and strengthening customer service.
Oil import, distribution and hub terminals are an important part of our business. We have hub terminals located strategically along major shipping routes, where suppliers, customers and traders are active. These include Rotterdam, Fujairah and the Singapore Strait. Heemskerk Storages B.V. plays an important role in energy distribution in major oil markets with structural supply deficits.
As an independent service provider, we do not own the products that we store for our customers. Neither do we determine what types of products are in use. At the same time, we strive to be a responsible member of the communities in which we operate. We adhere to permits, national and international regulations as a minimum and commit to safe, clean and effective storage. We also explore ways to facilitate the introduction of more sustainable technologies, processes and products.
We store and handle a variety of liquid products.These include: Chemicals (methanol, xylene, styrene, MEG1), Gas (LNG, LPG, ethylene, butadiene), Oil products (crude oil, fuel oil, diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, naphtha), Vegoils and biofuels.
The products we handle are used by energy, industrial and manufacturing companies in their supply chains. These products are key inputs for chemicals and plastics for food and manufacturing – and for the energy and transport sectors. Our customers are producers, manufacturers, distributors, governments and traders. They include leading international, regional and national chemical, oil and gas companies.
Heemskerk Storages B.V.’s terminals connect directly with national grids and distribution networks. In many cases, we handle feedstock (products used in industrial processes); in others, products go directly to end-users. Heemskerk Storages B.V. provides common storage and logistics services to customers. Our customers benefit from economies of scale; they do not have the direct cost of owning and maintaining storage tanks, jetties, pipelines and other infrastructure. We help our customers optimize processes and operate more efficiently, saving time and money. Nearly 80% of our revenue comes from storage fees paid by customers. Heemskerk Storages B.V.’s ambition is to be a strong link in customers’ supply chains. Much of our business is long term: typically, contracts for gas last 5-20 years. Chemicals and oil tend to be shorter term, with contracts of 0-5 years.
Our suppliers vary from global qualified vendors, used for equipment and IT automation, to local service and construction suppliers. We aim for long-term partnerships and ensure continuous improvement on quality, efficiency and safety. In line with our Sustainability Policy and Heemskerk Storages B.V.’s Code of Conduct, we require our suppliers, contractors and their sub-tier suppliers and contractors to adhere to our Supplier Code.