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02/08/2024

Process safety: Remote control

If isolation valves can be operated remotely during an incident, it can help save lives. CSB has identified several lessons and wants action.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/process-safety-remote-control/

01/08/2024

NEW BLOG POST!

30 Years Ago: August 1994

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31/07/2024

Enterprise plans Texas expansions

Enterprise Products Partners is to go ahead with the expansion of its facilities in Texas, notably the Enterprise Hydrocarbons Terminal (EHT) on the Houston Ship Channel.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/enterprise-plans-texas-expansions/

29/07/2024

Star: Ninety and counting

Marcevaggi Group has made great strides over the past nine decades, but it has further growth in its sights for the years ahead.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/star-ninety-and-counting/

25/07/2024

Rubis Terminal revives Tepsa name

Rubis Terminal has rebranded as Tepsa, According to the company, the change demonstrates its evolution and commitment to leading sustainable storage solutions in Europe.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/rubis-terminal-revives-tepsa-name/

24/07/2024

Stolt-Nielsen: Half-term report

Stolt-Nielsen's half-year results show the benefit of having a spread of chemical logistics assets, with the strong tanker market offsetting normalisation in tank containers.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/stolt-nielsen-half-term-report/

15/07/2024

Ammonia: Open the gates

Brazil will soon be in a position to export green ammonia, following the award of a terminal contract to Stolthaven and Global Energy Storage.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/ammonia-open-the-gates/

05/07/2024

Rail: Fire in the snow

Canada has had its fair share of crude oil unit train derailments in recent years. TSB has completed its report on the latest incident.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/rail-fire-in-the-snow/

01/07/2024

ADR: One last thing

The Joint Meeting had already done the donkey work but WP15 still had issues to discuss before finally agreeing the text of ADR 2025.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/adr-one-last-thing/

28/06/2024

Coatings: Spray tank

cotac has become the second tank depot operator in Europe to offer application of APC's ChemLINE coating for tank containers.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/coatings-spray-tank/

25/06/2024

Vopak: See the potential

Vopak is continuing to invest in emerging technologies and alternative energies as it seeks to match its portfolio to the changing needs of the world.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/vopak-see-the-potential/

24/06/2024

Containers: The dirty dozen

Increasing collaboration between interested parties is generating more reliable data on those cargoes that are liable to cause the most damage.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/containers-the-dirty-dozen/

18/06/2024

Demurrage: Time and motion

Spending too much time is not good for ship operators nor for terminals. A project in Texas has shown how time alongside can be optimised.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/demurrage-time-and-motion/

17/06/2024

Chemical tankers: Turn of the tide

Strong demand and tight supply have combined to create heady days for shipowners. Will they cash in or carry on?

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/chemical-tankers-turn-of-the-tide/

14/06/2024

COSTHA: Good to see you again

COSTHA was back in force in person this past April. A big crowd had a lot to hear about, not least the latest on lithium batteries.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/costha-good-to-see-you-again/

14/06/2024

ITCO: It takes a village

Transport logistic China opens its doors later this month and the tank container industry will be out in force to take advantage.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/itco-it-takes-a-village/

10/06/2024

Hull cleaning: Scratch that ITCH

New energy efficiency targets are changing the economics of shipping. Shipshave's hull cleaning solution adds value, Stolt Tankers says.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/hull-cleaning-scratch-that-itch/

31/05/2024

Combi Transport: Use it or lose it

Hupac witnessed a sharp drop in consignments last year and says that concerted action is needed to improve the competitiveness of rail transport.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/combi-transport-use-it-or-lose-it/

31/05/2024

Stolt Tankers: Play to win

Stolt Tankers has decided to embark on newbuildings to help update its fleet, supported by firm freight rates across the board.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/stolt-tankers-play-to-win/

30/05/2024

Koole promises faster turnarounds

Koole Terminals has developed a new ‘truck portal’ to speed up operations at its site, promising a significant reduction in turnaround times for trucks.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/koole-promises-faster-turnarounds/

30/05/2024

Exolum builds in Bilbao

Exolum is to invest €20m in the construction of a new terminal for the storage of biofuels and other bulk liquids in Bilbao. The terminal is scheduled to be in operation in 2027.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/exolum-builds-in-bilbao/

24/05/2024

ACD: The best we can be

Leading US trade bodies have reaffirmed their commitment to work together to enhance safety and sustainability in the chemical supply chain

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/acd-the-best-we-can-be/

23/05/2024

RID/ADR/ADN: Almost there

The Joint Meeting concluded its work on the 2025 texts of RID, ADR and ADN at its March session. Its decisions remain to be ratified by the modal bodies.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/rid-adr-adn-almost-there/

13/05/2024

Azelis: Ever onwards

After a strong start to last year, Azelis has experienced weaker demand for industrial chemicals so far in 2024. That has not dampened its optimism.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/azelis-ever-onwards/

10/05/2024

We'll be at ChemUK 2024 next week so if you're there make sure you come and say hello at Stand A90!

10/05/2024

Odfjell: On the record

Odfjell has posted record profits as the chemical tanker market has stayed tight. More tankers are due to join the fleet to take advantage of firm earnings.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/odfjell-on-the-record/

09/05/2024

Spain: Go for green

Of all the countries in southern Europe, Spain is progressing fastest in developing a renewable energy sector. Mediterranean sunshine is fuelling Exolum.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/spain-go-for-green/

07/05/2024

PHMSA: Safe at last

The late-running final rule under HM-215Q is here at last. Industry did spot a few issues in PHMSA's proposals, some of which have been remedied.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/phmsa-safe-at-last/

26/04/2024

HGK: Switch over

HGK Shipping is reorganising its operations in Belgium, after selling its holding in DGA Shipping to its erstwhile partner Rhenus.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/hgk-switch-over/

25/04/2024

Stolt lines up two more

SFL Corporation has agreed to acquire two 33,000-dwt stainless steel chemical tankers, built in 2022/23 and equipped with LNG dual-fuel engines, for some $114m.

Read the full story here: https://hcblive.com/stolt-lines-up-two-more/

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