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Find out more ANALYSIS Data from Drewry Shipping Consultants show how the economic downturn has affected the chemical and LPG tanker sectors |
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Around a corner? MARKETS Financial data emerging since the start of the year has been illuminating just how bad things have been for chemical and LPG tanker owners during 2009. Some operators are optimistic of a recovery this year – but that is not a prognosis shared everywhere |
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30 Years Ago A look back at what was hot news in the February 1980 issue of HCB The tank container industry was experiencing a rapid period of expansion throughout the 1970s and was expected to continuing growing at a steady pace. As HCB reported in its second-ever issue, though, problems concerning compliance abounded and there were concerns that failure to achieve resolution of regulatory issues would stymie development. |
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A change is gonna come EUROPE The next editions of RID, ADR and ADN look like they will carry a large number of technical amendments. The joint experts considered several substantive issues, not least the design standards for gas cylinders, cartridges and other pressure receptacles |
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Show and tell CONFERENCE REPORT Until last year, the annual DGAC conference provided an opportunity for regulators and the regulated community to get together to talk about new and upcoming developments. The latest event reflected the shift in the relationship between PHMSA and industrys |
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It's maritime time CONFERENCE REPORT As an island nation, the IMDG Code is the regulation of choice for many UK shippers and importers. The annual MCA seminar helps keep them up to date with the latest changes |
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Pandora's packaging Packaging As ever, the devil is in the details and this month’s final rule from PHMSA that aims to make compliance with the packaging requirements simpler will undoubtedly bring in its own set of difficulties |
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Behind the wheel DRIVERS Treating dangerous goods personnel well is key to keeping experience in the industry. On top of that, it also helps to ensure good levels of safety and can improve productivity and profitability, as a recent Cefic/ECTA document explains |
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Black holes CHEMICAL TANKERS Injuries to two crew members during unloading of a chemical cargo last year should remind ship operators that an enclosed space does not necessarily need to be enclosed. The UK MAIB’s report highlights some recurrent failures that impact seafarers’ safety |
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Going with the flows MARKETS Global tank container operators sound upbeat about business performances during 2009, and are cautiously optimistic about 2010. Trade flow developments and unique features of tank container transport that appear to be right for the times are giving the industry strength |
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Distro lit REVIEW A well known name in UK petroleum distribution has just published his first novel. Do common fictional and professional themes emerge? |
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Opportunity knocks ANALYSIS The chemical distribution market looks set to continue growing as producers further outsource sales functions to overcome complexity, says a new white paper by the Boston Consulting Group |
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Top-end top-tier WAREHOUSING The economy may not be out of the doldrums just yet but UK-based Potter Group’s flexibility, experience and strong culture of safety continue to win it blue-chip business |
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Suttons gets drumming SERVICES Having last year unveiled a state-of-the-art drumming facility in the north-west of England, the Suttons Group is now taking its third-party drumming service to the world |
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Problem solved EQUIPMENT Once you’ve filled a drum or intermediate bulk container (IBC), how are you going to move it? Cornwall, UK-based Safety Trolley Systems has the answer |
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Safe and warm DRUM HEATERS It’s not just the Bulletin that has been serving the dangerous goods sector for 30 years. So too has UK-based LMK Thermosafe, the company behind the Thermosafe induction drum heater |
