Food-Grade Tanker Washing — Procedure and TDT Preparation
Food-grade tanker washing: after flour, sugar and lime. Cleanliness certificate, TDT prep. PHS Magnum wash bay, Chorula near A4.
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Blog
News, service tips and industry articles on specialist transport.
Road Tanker Repair — Scope, TDT Inspections
Road tanker repair: shell, fittings, EBS, stainless welding, accident repairs. TDT pressure vessel inspections. PHS Magnum, Chorula A4.
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How Silo Transport Works: Trailers, Materials, ADR, TDT
Silo transport from A to Z: what silo trailers carry, pneumatic vs gravity unloading, payload, EU routes, ADR, TDT inspections and carrier selection.
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Tipper and Half-Pipe Trailer Repair — A Compendium
Tipper and half-pipe trailer repair: body damage, Hardox welding, cylinder overhaul, accident repairs, corrosion protection.
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Krone Trailer Repair — Typical Faults and Service
Krone trailer repair: Profi Liner curtainsiders, Cool Liner reefers, container chassis. Common faults, repairs, parts. PHS Magnum, 4 km from the A4.
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regulacje
transport
Chemical vs Mechanical Recycling — Impact on Transport
Mechanical and chemical recycling of plastics — differences in process, recyclate quality, and transport requirements. Food-grade R-PET vs mechanical after the PPWR.
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regulations
transport
EU 2025/2365 Pellet Loss Prevention – Granule Shippers
Regulation (EU) 2025/2365 on pellet loss entered into force on 16.12.2025. Requirements for PE/PP/PET granule shippers: packaging, transport, OCS, reporting.
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service
How Much Does a Day of Silo Trailer Downtime Cost?
Silo trailer downtime is not just lost freight. Find out how to calculate the real cost of a standstill day and why fast service in Chorula pays off twice over.
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service
Silo Trailer Paint Renovation – Process, Time and Cost
A full silo trailer paint renovation uses sandblasting to Sa 2.5, epoxy primer and PUR-2K topcoat, lasting 8–12 years. See the process and the cost vs new.
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regulacje
transport
Operation Clean Sweep OCS — Haulier Certification
Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) — Plastics Europe and EuPC certification scheme, incorporated into Regulation EU 2025/2365 for operators >1,500 t/year.
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regulations
operations
Silo Trailer Driver Checklist – Pellet Loss Prevention
Checklist for silo trailer drivers carrying plastic granules under Regulation (EU) 2025/2365 (PPLP): pre-departure, loading, en route, unloading, spill response.
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transport
serwis
Silo Trailer Discharge Couplings – PERROT or Storz?
PERROT ɸM 108 vs Storz – which silo trailer discharge coupling to choose? A comparison table and the market practice of PE/PP granulate transport.
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transshipment
Big-Bag to Silo Trailer Transshipment, No Pneumatics
Pneumatic conveyors damage plastic granules through breakage and static. How PHS Magnum transships big-bags and octabins onto silo trailers without pneumatics.
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regulacje
transport
Ban on Plastic Waste Exports Outside the OECD from Nov 2026
Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 introduces a ban on plastic waste exports outside the OECD from November 2026. Result: growth in intra-EU transport, PL↔DACH routes.
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Technical Supervision of Concrete Pumps — TDT Inspections
Concrete pump TDT supervision: inspection deadlines, documentation. Putzmeister, Cifa, Schwing, truck mixer pumps. Authorisations until 2030.
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ADR Tankers — What the Vehicle and Driver Must Comply With
ADR tankers — vehicle, driver and documentation requirements. ADR classes, approval certificate, TDT code. ADR tanker service at PHS Magnum Chorula.
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logistics
transloading
Why Poland is Europe's logistics hub for bulk materials
Poland as a logistics hub for bulk materials in Europe: why Asian and Middle East importers choose it for PE/PP granule transloading. A4, geography, costs.
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Silo Transport of Lime, Chalk, Talc – Bulk Minerals
Silo trailer transport of bulk minerals: hydrated lime, ground chalk, talc, bentonite, Tonsil 571 FF. Parameters, payload, compatibility. PHS Magnum.
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Tanker vs Silo Trailer – Differences and Applications
Tanker vs silo trailer — design differences, discharge systems, materials. Tankers for liquids and semi-liquids, silo trailers for dry bulk. When to use which.
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Granulate Transport from Gdańsk to Germany and Austria
PE/PP granulate transport from Gdańsk Baltic Hub to DE/AT plants. Big-bag transloading in Chorula, 55–65 m³ silo trailer. Times and workflow.
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regulacje
transport
PPWR 2026 — Demand for R-PET, R-HDPE Recyclate Transport
The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) from 12 August 2026. Recycled content of 10–65% for PET bottles. The result: growth in R-PET, R-HDPE, R-PP haulage across the EU.
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transport
regulacje
R-PET Transport by Silo – Differences vs Virgin PET
R-PET transport by silo trailer – differences vs virgin PET: pellet density, temperature, chamber cleanliness, food-grade certificate, batch traceability.
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One Service for the Whole Fleet – Silo Trailers to Pumps
Mixed fleet: silo trailers, tankers and concrete pumps serviced at one base near Opole. Shared TDT schedule, welding, mobile service by the A4.
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transport
Transporting PE and PP Granules by Silo Trailer in the EU
Transporting PE and PP granules by silo trailer needs clean trailers, ISO certification and experienced carriers. What to check before you place an order.
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service
tdt
How to Prepare a Silo Trailer for TDT Inspection
Complete guide to preparing a silo trailer for mandatory TDT inspection in Poland: what the inspector checks, which documents to gather, how to avoid rejection.
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regulacje
operacje
Risk Management Plan for Pellet Operators >1,500 t/year
Risk Management Plan (RMP) under EU 2025/2365 (PPLP) for pellet operators >1,500 t/year. Structure, risk points, procedures, audit.
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serwis
Tipper Hydraulic Cylinder Overhaul — When It Makes Sense
Tipper cylinder overhaul: seal replacement, rod polishing and chroming, pressure testing. Hyva, Meiller, Penta — repair or replace?
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transloading
packaging
Big-bag vs Octabin vs 25 kg Bag – Granule Packaging
Big-bag, octabin and 25 kg bags for PE/PP granule transport to Europe compared: costs, logistics and transloading to silo trailer. Which fits your supply chain?
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regulacje
transport
DACH
Granulate Transport PL → DE After PPWR and PPLP from 2026
PE/PP granulate and recyclate transport Poland → DACH after PPWR 2026 and PPLP (EU 2025/2365). Requirements, documentation, certificates.
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Bulk Material Transport by Silo – What We Carry
What you can carry in a 55–65 m³ silo trailer — PE/PP granulates, regranulates, lime, talc, bentonite, chalk. A list of 18 handled materials + payload parameters.
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serwis
Half-Pipe Tipper Trailer Repair — Cracks and Body Welding
Half-pipe tipper trailer repair: floor, sidewall and corner cracks, steel and Hardox welding, straightening. Service for aggregates, Chorula.
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Silo Trailer Routes from Poland to Germany, Austria, Czechia
Silo transport routes from Poland to DACH: Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Munich, Hamburg. Delivery times from the Chorula base, fixed costs, EU border documents.
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service
Preparing a Silo Trailer for the Season – Inspection Guide
A pre-season silo trailer inspection is an investment, not a cost. See what PHS Magnum checks and why a breakdown costs far more than preventive maintenance.
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service
Silo Trailer Renovation – When It Pays Off
A new silo trailer costs €35,000–60,000. A full paint renovation costs several times less and restores the vehicle to like-new condition. When is it worth it?
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service
Silo Trailer EBS Diagnostics – When and Why It Pays Off
The EBS (Electronic Braking System) in a silo trailer – what fails, how to diagnose it, when it must work before a TDT inspection. Magnum Chorula service.
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Silo Trailer Cleaning – Codes, Certificate, Procedure
Cleaning silo trailers and tankers between loads: ECTA cleaning codes A-E, dry vs wet washing, CEFIC cleanliness certificate. ISO 9001:2015 procedure at PHS Magnum.
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ADR Transport by Silo Trailer – Certificates, Classes
ADR transport by silo trailer: dangerous goods classes, driver certificates, vehicle approval certificate, documents. What we carry and what we do not. PHS Magnum.
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Spitzer vs Feldbinder – Silo Trailer Comparison
Spitzer vs Feldbinder silo trailers: tank construction, durability, service costs, parts availability. A service technician's view after 30 years.
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serwis
Welding a Hardox Tipper Body — Preventing Weld Cracks
Welding tipper bodies made of Hardox 400/450/500 steel: filler wire selection, preheating, heat-affected zone. How to repair cracks without weakening the joint.
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tdt-inspection
When a Silo Trailer Loses TDT Certification – Prevention
TDT inspection is a legal requirement for every silo trailer owner. Learn what the inspector checks, which defects cause failure, and how to prepare properly.
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