US Rapid development of North American oil and natural gas reserves from shale plays has meant boom times for operators that can move product. But as dust settles after the initial rush to market, various players are reconfiguring their strategies
WETLINES Yet another study on the wetlines issue is proposed, which will at least have the benefit of putting back any rulemaking activity for another two years
MARKET Germany-headquartered Mauser remains confident of long-term IBC growth in spite of the jitters currently affecting the global economy as a whole, as the company’s CEO tells the Bulletin
MANUFACTURING US metal IBC manufacturer Custom Metalcraft has expanded its global reach with the signing of an exclusive licensing agreement in Australia and the opening of a new sales office the Netherlands
FLEETS Last year HCB reported ‘cautious optimism’ in the LPG trade. That caution extends to newbuilding activity, which once more has allowed the sector to out-perform other bulk liquids trades. That performance is encouraging interest from new owners
CONFERENCE REPORT Recent incidents have focused terminal operators’ minds on safety within the facility. While there are many hazards in the average terminal, ILTA delegates heard that there are some simple ways to mitigate them
PROFILE Texas-headquartered Hoover Container Solutions has long been recognised as one of the biggest names in the world of metal IBCs. However, there is much more to the company than simply the production and delivery of high quality units
MARKETS The buoyant rates commanded by the larger LPG carrier segments, which first appeared in April, have kept up their momentum as the market moves into high summer in the northern hemisphere, as Julian Macqueen reports
FLEETS While not quite qualifying for saviour status, LPG is nevertheless becoming something of a beacon to the beleaguered shipping industry as executives and investors pile in to the sector. Certainly, the number of shipping companies eyeing expansion – either through beefing up existing fleets or diving into the sector anew - is on the up
CONFERENCE REPORT IATA’s World Cargo Symposium in Kuala Lumpur this past March gave delegates an opportunity to acquaint themselves with forthcoming changes to the rules governing the transport of dangerous goods by air
