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January 2011

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Pfun of the pfair MULTIMODAL By now the decisions taken at the June meeting of the UN TDG Sub-committee will have been approved or – less likely – rejected by the final session of the biennium.
30 years ago A look back at what was in the news in January 1981 The January 1981 issue of HCB, which marked the beginning of the title’s second year in existence, looks a little more familiar to current readers than those of 1980.

Pfun of the pfair

MULTIMODAL By now the decisions taken at the June meeting of the UN TDG Sub-committee will have been approved or – less likely – rejected by the final session of the biennium.

30 years ago

A look back at what was in the news in January 1981

The January 1981 issue of HCB, which marked the beginning of the title’s second year in existence, looks a little more familiar to current readers than those of 1980.

**Logistics**

Under new management M&A IMCD Group has become the latest chemical distributor to change hands following AAC Capital Partners’ decision to sell its stake in the company to fellow private equity firm Bain Capital
Off to a good start M&A Univar has kicked off 2011 in positive form with the completion of two major acquisitions, the opening a new coatings laboratory and the signing of a potentially lucrative new distribution agreement
Antwerp is where it's at PREVIEW The tenth annual LogiChem event this coming April finds itself a new home but promises to offer the chemical supply chain the same level of interesting debate and conversation as ever
Coping with growth CONFERENCE REPORT Home to the mysterious Tree of Life that has thrived alone in the desert for at least 400 years with no apparent source of water, Bahrain was the blistering hot setting for the Second GPCA Supply Chain Conference
Spread the word ASSOCIATION The various national associations representing chemical distributors in the US, Brazil and Canada have taken a major step in advancing and coordinating the spread of Responsible Distribution in the Americas with the signing of an “historic” MOU

**Packaging**

Greif bounces back RESULTS Rising industrial packaging demand has enabled Greif to close 2010 with significantly improved annual results
Everything's gone green CONFERENCE REPORT An increasing focus on sustainability offers a chance for packaging reconditioners and suppliers of reusable packaging to benefit from greater user awareness.

**Tanks**

Pump and circumstance TECHNOLOGY Pump manufacturers have been very busy of late developing new products and improving technologies.

**Maritime**

Maximal mariners US Providers of intra-US marine transport of dangerous goods are netting new contracts and receiving honours in recognition of strong safety and environmental performance

**Terminals**

Bio in bloom ETHANOL Availability of suitable feedstocks, new biorefineries and access to markets are all making the north-east of England a hub for ethanol storage.
Working with the Pros CONSTRUCTION New terminals are as rare as hens’ teeth in the US but the population shift to the south-west means that capacity needs to follow.
Just like the old days MARKET Terminal operators rode out the recession without too much trouble.

**Safety**

Boxing Day CONTAINERS After increasing concern about the problem of overweight containers, pressure is mounting for IMO to take action.
Boxing Day CONTAINERS After increasing concern about the problem of overweight containers, pressure is mounting for IMO to take action. Shippers and carriers have got together to push the issue up the regulatory agenda

**Regulation**

Coffee time CONFERENCE REPORT US industry has got a lot on its regulatory plate at the moment – but then so have the authorities.
A toe in the water INLAND WATERWAYS While the regulations for the transport of packaged dangerous goods by inland waterway in Europe are largely aligned with those for road and rail transport
Coffee time CONFERENCE REPORT US industry has got a lot on its regulatory plate at the moment – but then so have the authorities. Last year’s DGAC annual conference provided an opportunity for both sides to get together

Other news in this issue


ADR's tower of Babel
Azelis unites as one
Brenntag brings Bologna online
Buckeye on a spree
BWAY buys Phoenix
DTE offers Liquitotes down under
FIBA forms Indian JV
Gauging made easy
German cartels slapped with fines
How to get a Special Permit
Hupac receives ECM
IATA unveils EasyDGR
InterBulk revenues up
ITCO eyes new membership
Jack den Hartogh retires
Late changes to air rules
Mauser to triple Singapore capacity
Miller opens New Orleans facility
MSA shuffle for ADR
Noord Natie invests in more tanks
Odfjell looking at terminals
p2p heads north
RPC snaps up Superfos
Telko looks east
UP, CSX join GEMI
Whale showcases vacuum tanker
Wincanton picks up safety award
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