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An overview of articles in this issue grouped by subject
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Pros of polymers SUSTAINABILITY Packaging users are increasingly keen to understand the environmental footprint of the kit they are buying and, according to manufacturers, plastics drums do have some advantages |
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A first in LNG LNG Veder’s new combination gas carrier has broken new ground in the loading and transport of LNG, helping to open up new trades in northern Europe |
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Cargo for hire FLEET A more measured approach to managing the orderbook has helped the LPG sector avoid the worst of the recent downturn. However, operators cannot afford to be complacent and the need for self-restraint is still there |
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No rest for Univar PHARMA Univar has started distributing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) produced by Gharda Chemical across Europe having guided it through the process of gaining EU regulatory approval. |
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Boost for Brenntag FINANCIALS Brenntag has published its first set of publicly available quarterly accounts following its initial public offering on the Frankfurt bourse earlier this year. |
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Teaming with techno TELEMATICS Fuel and gas distributors alike stand to benefit from increased efficiency and lower operating costs thanks to TouchStar Technologies’ new partnerships with InformatiX, Ortec and Silicon Controls |
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Home to roost REVIEW Actual home to the UK’s finest tea shop and spiritual home of the UK’s fuel distribution sector, Harrogate once more proved a generous host to the FPS EXPO. |
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Pinker and prouder LPG A gas trailer manufacturer, operator and equipment supplier have teamed up to help promote breast cancer awareness by bringing some more pink to US highways |
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Over the hump? MARKETS Tank container fleet owners are upbeat about their business levels during the first half of 2010, and cautiously hopeful about the year going forward. |
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The e-time is ripe SDSs The management of safety data sheets in any company offers a natural target for the application of IT concepts. |
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30 years ago A look back at what was in the news in June 1980 The June 1980 issue of Hazardous Cargo Bulletin focused on a number of maritime issues, many of which still resonate with industry today. |
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Pressure off AIR PHMSA’s latest formal regulatory proposal concerns packages intended for air carriage and aims to reduce the risk of package failure while airborne |
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Permission granted US A new broom is making a clean sweep of the US hazmat regulations. PHMSA’s latest final rule hoovers up 44 special permits into 49 CFR, promising to reduce the paperwork burden. It should be the first of many similar rulemakings |
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Fun in the sun CONFERENCE REPORT COSTHA’s annual forum, always a highlight of the calendar for the US hazmat professional, had a different feel this year, despite returning once more to Florida. |
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Coming ashore INLAND WATERWAYS As a relatively new document, the ADN Agreement and its regulations still contain a number of errors, many of which were pointed out at the Safety Committee’s latest meeting. |
