Its no secret that electric vehicles pose a growing threat to the lubes industry. Odds are lube packaging wont escape the transition unscathed, either ...

Leftover product often clings to the insides of industrial containers after theyve been drained. Definitions of empty vary, but too much residue could ...

Tariffs imposed on lubricants and lubricant additives traded between the United States and China have made an obvious impact on the markets in both co ...

A recent report by Global Market Insights predicts demand for lubricant packaging in Asia-Pacific will grow at a compound annual rate of 3.5 percent f ...

There is more to plant management than having the capacity to satisfy demand. Operators must also physically move materials around efficiently and saf ...

When margins are tight and currency is scarce, base oil traders often look for ways to cut costs. One place to look is flexitanks, liquid transport co ...

Rising numbers of classic cars are creating a growing market for engine oils designed specifically for their lubrication needs. Oils for modern cars d ...

Some marketers have finally banished glugging, the messy scourge that plagues DIY oil changers.

A container can influence everything from consumer decisions to warehouse handling, shipping costs, safety and more. Packaging companies share their v ...

Plastic motor oil containers reign on the shelves, but flexible pouches are boxing clever with a fresh look and reduced environmental footprint.

One of the most important, but perhaps undervalued, considerations for lubricant suppliers is container design. A well designed container not only ens ...

Storage facilities in Durban are not adequate to handle growing traffic in both petroleum and chemical products in the region.

Flexitanks are quietly making their mark on the base oil industry, and some estimate that carriage in these intermodal boxes now surpasses 4 million m ...

Small-to-medium businesses, particularly in Africa, are being squeezed by the cost and limited availability of bulk liquid storage. One cost-effective ...

Global trading in base oils and lubricants is helping propel demand for this cost-saving shipping option, despite some unease about the risks.

Industrial packagings rising star is a 6,000-gallon plastic bag, fitted into a standard shipping container. Is it right for your base oils and lubes?

Is your lubricants packaging produced, reused and recycled sustainably? Insiders warn the drumbeat for sustainability will only get louder, and the hu ...

The list of what can go wrong with plastic motor oil bottles is long and sad. So when containers leak and buckle, you need to apply science rather tha ...

Sturdy bag-in-box packaging offers an innovative way to store and dispense lubes, and has numerous fans among oil marketers. But can a container remin ...

Flexibags are gaining popularity as a packaging option for international bulk shipments. The learning curve can be pretty steep, though.