An independent report commissioned by the government of Gibraltar has identified corrosion perforations in the roofs of two storage tanks as the cause of the fatal explosion in the port this past May.
The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) was born yesterday when the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NFPA) implemented its promised change of name.
Container lessor Cronos says it has become the first customer worldwide for Zestia, a new low-power, high-performance container refrigeration machine from Daikin Reefer.
The Miller-Valentine Group (MVG) has begun work on a new manufacturing facility in Lexington, North Carolina for Schütz-owned packagings reconditioner Cardinal Container.
Stolthaven Terminals reports operating profit of $18.0m in the fourth quarter 2011 (three months to end November), up from $15.8m in the previous period.
HCB is pleased to announce that the 29th edition of the HCB Tank Guide is now available for sale. A book of 320 pages containing detailed worldwide information about Tank Containers - manufacturers / lessors / operators; Road Tankers - manufacturers / lessors / operators; Rail Tank Cars - manufacturers / lessors / operators; Services - Tank cleaning & repair depots, chassis rental, emergency response, forwarders & agents and much more.
Across cultures, winter is celebrated with fire and flame. Think of Diwali’s festival of lights, the Chanukah menorah, Christmas candles, Bonfire Night in the UK, and so on.
Different strokes for different folks, but we all have ways we use to keep ourselves cheerful. One highly popular method is the use of mind-altering drugs, which tend to be illegal in most countries (except for alcohol, thank goodness).
BulkTainer ISO tanks offer enhanced safety and security for shipping chemicals by taking chemicals off roadways and reducing the incidence of accidents.
The networking event was held on 28 October 2011 at Kerry-ITS's Regional Head Office in Singapore. It showcased a "Live" Demonstration of the Robot, Guided Depot Tour to Understand more on Automatic Cleaning Systems and Bio-Reactor Treatment System.
RESULTS As the major LSPs reveal their annual results, it provides a good opportunity to see how the changing market is reflected in the figures. Stolt-Nielsen Ltd is, as usual, first to report and shows how it has been possible to buck the downward trend
CRUDE OIL New oil shale production is increasing the volume of crude oil being moved across the US in rail tank cars. To help the industry handle demand, Midland Manufacturing has expanded its portfolio of equipment
IMDG A new e-learning course aims to help shoreside staff keep up with the latest amendment to the IMDG Code, without the need for intensive re-training
OVERVIEW In most other markets, it has been customary for a few years now to begin a review with a comment on recessionary factors, but that has not been the case with .....
CONFERENCE REPORT If the regulations were simpler perhaps there would not be a need for events such as the DGAC annual conference. But they are and there is. And even .....
FINANCIALS The last year was a strong one in all aspects for UK-based intermodal operator InterBulk. The shareholding taken in the group by Sinotrans looks set to open.....
The big news 30 years ago was the imminent arrival of the new International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air – the ‘TIs’.
Traveling makes me fat. Not vacation travel, where there’s mild exercise, such as paddling, hiking or snorkeling and, more importantly, my wife, who doubles as my culinary conscience.