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An overview of articles in this issue grouped by subject
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Tanker talk INLAND WATERWAYS It is a fairly simple matter to align the provisions for the transport of packaged dangerous goods across the modes but transport in bulk presents other issues. |
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Fill yer boots MULTIMODAL The UN experts needed to play hurry-up during their final session of the 2009-2010 biennium. Any proposals that did not come with sufficient technical justification were summarily bounced back for resubmission |
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Everyone loves safety CONFERENCE REPORT For those new to the dangerous goods business, dealing with the existing regulations is bad enough. Add in the constant flow of amendments and it must be a nightmare. |
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Called to order CONFERENCE REPORT Getting the police to organise a dangerous goods conference has its advantages: for a start, no one dare refuse an invitation. |
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Hard lessons to learn CONFERENCE REPORT The top line recommendation of the inquiry into the Buncefield explosion was an improvement in corporate safety culture. |
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CBA stats show logistics incidents rise The latest Logistics Index released by the UK’s Chemical Business Association (CBA) shows that in 2010 its logistics member companies made more than 1m journeys to transport nearly 6m tonnes of chemicals. |
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Show and tell EXHIBITION REPORT IBCs in their many forms are continuing to lure customers away from drums. They also accounted for a fair bit of floor space at this year’s Interpack exhibition in Germany |
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Your ad here BRANDING Werit has expanded its IMAGEline service, enabling customers to use their IBCs as mobile advertising spaces to enhance brand awareness and corporate identity |
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The wizards of Auspack SHOW REPORT Home to a wealth of exquisite Victorian architecture, some excellent craft beers and quite possibly the best meat pies ever to the grace the planet |
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A fresh approach PROFILE MaschioPack may be a new player in the IBC marketplace, but it’s a new player with a lot of ambition, a lot of potential and a big pedigree |
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Output from major composite IBC producers worldwide Output from major composite IBC producers worldwide available as PDF below. |
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Speeding to Indianapolis CONFERENCE REPORT Located a few miles outside of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the site of the world famous Indy 500 race each May. |
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A voice for Asia? ASSOCIATION Asia’s tank container industry is growing at a rapid clip, and a new industry body has been formed to ensure that it will benefit from the lessons learned by its European counterparts |
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China and elsewhere DISTRIBUTION Brenntag has expanded its Asian footprint with a new acquisition in China while simultaneously signing a number of new distribution deals in Europe. |
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All about balance FINANCIALS The InterBulk Group has reported a sharp increase in revenues and net profits but a new majority shareholder promises yet further expansion |
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Searching for standards FREIGHT FORWARDING Imports account for the major share of hazardous goods handled by Schenker Korea Ltd, a joint venture logistics company set up by DB Schenker of Germany with local partners in the early 1970s, as David Hayes reports |
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Handling hazards AIRFREIGHT Demand for specialised airfreight services in Australia has grown steadily in recent years. Local operator DGI explains where the business is coming from |
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Mercury rising CONFERENCE REPORT The annual ILTA operating conference and trade show is something of a barometer of the US oil and petrochemical industry. |
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Total terminal transfer PUMPS Choosing the right pump technology can make a big difference to a terminal’s efficiency, profitability and safety in operations. |
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Compare the markets M&A The global bulk liquids storage terminal business has continued its frenetic pace of mergers, takeovers and expansion projects throughout this year. |
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Harvest time LOADING The use of energy harvesting technology to power wireless control devices offers some interesting possibilities, as Steven Hill, general manager of .steute UK & Ireland, explains |
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Hoses with the mostest EQUIPMENT It is all very well having shiny vehicles and well managed storage tanks, but the link between the two is vital in terms of maintaining safety. |
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The brother of bio BIOFUELS The popularity of biofuels has soared in recent times, mostly due to legislative reforms demanding the integration of fuels from renewable sources into the current fuel infrastructure. |
