Safety is an ever-ongoing process. Scientific research renders new insights yearly to improve the safety of tank storage companies' business processes. In terms of safety, SBO Company B.V Terminal endeavors to anticipate future developments in as far as this is possible. The safety management system is in accordance with NTA 8620. SBO is a voluntary member of the industrial Fire Brigade. It is also Labour Inspection certified. Because SBO finds safety to utmost importance, together with industry association VOTOB, the Safety Maturity Tool, we continually strive to improve our safety standards. For more information on the Safety Maturity Tool
SBO is a high-tec company for now and the future. Massive investments over the past years have led to a unique state-of-the-art liquid bulk terminal. We respect and adhere to national and international rules and regulations, especially to those provisions which fall under certification: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 28000, ISCC.
By caring for nature, while taking into consideration our employees' and our customers’ requirements, we are proactive when it comes to ensuring sustainability. We are constantly alert to the potential environmental impact our activities may have. Which is exactly the reason why we implement purposeful measures such as: Annual emission monitoring system and LDAR (Leak detection and repair), Bi-annual emission measurement on the vapour recovery unit, Periodic storage tank emission monitoring programme, Periodic personal exposure measurement programme.
SBO is a provider of independent liquid bulk storage capacity in Europe. Our Rotterdam terminal is one of Europe’s most modern terminals, providing customers with flexible and safe infrastructure, in the heart of Europe’s most important refining and chemical processing port. SBO is developing several liquid bulk projects, including organic growth and green field projects, to expand its footprint in Europe.
SBO is Europe’s largest independent operator of dry bulk terminals. Operations in dry bulk include coal, biomass, iron ore, minerals and agribulk logistical services at 16 terminals in 6 countries. Operations involve the loading and unloading of ocean-going vessels, coasters, barges, trains and trucks as well as large-scale open-air and covered storage. A key driver of our success is building sustainable long term relationships with customers by offering fit-for-purpose storage and handling solutions.
SBO provides logistical services such as freight forwarding, shipping agency and transportation services enabling our customers to further optimize their value chain. Our experienced staff communicates well and has extensive port knowledge; enabling our customers to increase operational efficiency while reducing the total value chain cost.