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An overview of articles in this issue grouped by subject
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Head to head GHS Clarification of some problematic areas was agreed by the GHS experts at their final session of the 2009/2010 biennium but they may find it harder to deal with some more contentious problems during the coming two years |
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The long road to ADR ACCESSION ADR is being adopted more widely as a basis for national regulation of the transport of dangerous goods by road. |
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An opportunity missed CONFERENCE REPORT Taking a lead in sub-Saharan Africa as far as dangerous goods are concerned, RPMASA convened its second transport and environment conference earlier this year. |
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Cut to the chase CONFERENCE REPORT The inaugural AGM of the newly formed BADGP gave UK regulators and enforcement agencies a good opportunity to talk to some of the leading lights in the country’s dangerous goods compliance community |
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The In and Out Club LOADING/UNLOADING Two initiatives aimed at improving safety during the loading and unloading of bulk dangerous goods illustrate the different approaches common in Europe and North America |
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Missing the point ANALYSIS Much has been made by PHMSA of the need to analyse the incident record to ensure that rulemakings are addressing real risks. |
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All gain, little pain EXPANSION With the global recession still weighing heavy on industry, it is remarkable that terminal operators around the world have not only remained upbeat through the downturn but are continuing to invest heavily. |
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Just a jump to the left NEWBUILD The latest addition to the terminal sector in western Europe is the ITC Rubis facility on the left bank in Antwerp |
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Raising the game UPGRADING Solventas is putting money where it matters - improving its storage facilities to further raise its operational quality standards |
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Home from home ANALYSIS The Caribbean basin plays a surprisingly important role in the western hemisphere’s oil supply chain, as data provided by PortStorage Group shows |
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A place to stay ASIA South Korea’s third-party tank terminal capacity has grown substantially in the last five years to keep pace with the rising volume of cargo being handled at the country’s terminals. |
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Focus on finance CHINA Titan Petrochemicals has divested its ship repair arm and is concentrating on core cashflow-generating businesses. It will be aiming to start generating profits shortly |
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Terminals on top PREVIEW ‘Sold Out’ – can two words say any more? Anticipation ahead of ILTA’s 31st annual international operating conference and trade show is building up to a rousing finale; can the event live up to expectations after last year’s big anniversary? |
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Blast in the past ARRESTORS A ‘fit and forget’ approach to protecting racks against fire propagation is not enough. As flame arrestor supplier Enardo explains, different types of hazard need to be understood if the right equipment is to be selected |
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It's a dry heat VAPOUR RECOVERY Any new terminal has to think carefully about its choice of vapour control system. |
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Maintaining an edge PUMPS Centrifugal pumps need to be kept in tip-top condition in order to handle harsh operating conditions in bulk liquids terminals. |
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Count them all out TECHNOLOGY The efficient management of the volume of truck traffic and paperwork involved in the day-to-day operations of a refinery is crucial. |
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Quick and quiet PUMPS The NFPA Section 58 safety regulation comes into effect on July 1. Owatonna, Minnesota-based Pirkl Gas saw this coming and knew that an upgrade to its propane facility was going to be in order |
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Giants killer PROFILE From humble beginnings in the founder’s modest garden workshop, Ivens Constructiebedrijf NV has made a name for itself in the competitive world of tank construction and renovation as ‘the odd man’ out. |
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Smooth operator COATINGS Choosing the right tank coating can make a big difference to a chemical tanker’s earnings. The latest addition to the International Paint range promises to help owners maximise their trading potential and reduce cleaning time |
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Wagons roll RAIL Liberalisation of Europe’s rail sector has so far failed to deliver the sort of service that chemical shippers are looking for and recent economic problems have cut into single wagon services. |
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Terminal velocity INVESTMENT Companies handling dangerous goods shipments by rail are constructing new terminal facilities and expanding services as economic outlook improves, both in the US and in Europe |
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In the white room INVESTMENT Univar has been keeping itself busy across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, investing in new facilities while simultaneously signing a number of important new distribution deals |
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Brenntag beats projections FINANCIALS Brenntag’s annual results show that the Germany-headquartered chemical distribution giant is doing well around the world, suggesting a welcome return to growth in all territories |
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Truck on, tyke SHOW REPORT Home to both the Tap and Spile and the Old Bell Tavern, two of the finest real ale pubs in the UK, the charming North Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate this past April 13-14 |
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Mauser beefs it up EXPANSION Mauser is further expanding its production capabilities in Germany and Singapore while simultaneously beefing up its reconditioning arm in the US and Canada |
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FDL picked for Packo SMALL PACKAGING Netherlands-headquartered CurTec, a global manufacturer of UN-approved plastics drums, hobbocks, jars and assorted containers, has further expanded its long-standing relationship with the UK’s FDL Packaging |
