CONFERENCE REPORT The transport of hazardous materials is generally a safe business but improvements can always be made. This year’s DGAC conference heard from the US regulators on the plans they have for

CONFERENCE REPORT History was the unofficial theme of the recent RIPA Annual Conference in St Petersburg, Florida. At 70 years of age, the group is one of the oldest continuously operating trade associations in North America.

MARKETS Having set out its stall, the very large gas carrier (VLGC) market is unlikely to deviate much from its chosen path as the year draws to a close.

CONFERENCE REPORT EPCA’s Annual Meeting always draws a good crowd and this year’s event was no exception. Between meeting clients and suppliers, delegates were challenged by serious questions about their position

FINANCIALS Global chemical distribution giant Brenntag has once more announced some pretty positive quarterly results, noting that “all regions reported earnings growth with the exception of Europe”

ORGANISATION @tco’s first general meeting in Shanghai attracted a bigger crowd than expected, indicating a thirst for knowledge among Chinese and Asian tank container users

UNLOADING Oil terminals in cold regions can find it difficult to unload rail tanks effectively. Neste Jacobs has developed an unloading device that promises to make life a lot easier, if not warmer

CONFERENCE REPORT Fecc’s aim to promote the Responsible Care approach into eastern Europe received a push with a two-day conference in Poland in October.