18.04.2012

Cheap Natgas to Help US Chemical Makers' Earnings

Cheap natural gas from North American shale developments and growth in Latin American markets likely helped U.S. chemical makers offset weak first-quarter demand from Europe, which is struggling with a sovereign debt crisis and high unemployment. Dow Chemical, Dupont and others in the sector produce many of the building blocks for clothing, construction materials, food and thousands of other items. The industry's results are often a key barometer of broader economic trends. more17.04.2012

Regulations, Infrastructure and Logistics in India

Opportunities And Challenges - India offers many opportunities for the chemical industry. With rising urban and rural incomes, consumption has gone up, leading to greater demand. Since the chemical industry caters to nearly every end-use industry, it is well positioned to grow further. However, to generate profitable growth, the Indian chemical industry needs to have a thorough understanding of the economic framework, resources and market structures. more13.04.2012

Stolt-Nielsen Frontrunner for Singapore Port Contract

Norway's Stolt-Nielsen is the frontrunner to win a contract to develop land and build storage for up to 4 million barrels of oil and chemicals at Singapore's Jurong Port, five industry sources told Reuters. Singapore, Asia's largest oil trading hub, is redeveloping Jurong Port, on the western tip of the island, and the cost of the storage and terminal work has been estimated by industry at up to $300 million. more21.12.2011

Logichem: Chemical Supply Chain Conference in Antwerp

These are uncertain times. With Europe's leaders in a desperate race against time to prevent the sovereign debt crisis spreading across the continent and the global economy, rarely there's been a more uncertain economic outlook. There are reasons to be concerned about the volatility of the economic environment, particularly since lower production levels (particularly in August) and amid fears about a double dip recession that can ultimately impact even the fairly robust chemical industry. more08.11.2011

GHS in Europe, One Year On

One Year On - The regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the Classification, Labeling and Packaging of hazardous substances and mixtures (CLP) became mandatory for substances as of December 2010. The implementation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) outside of the European Community/European Economic Area is not uniform.
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How Industrial Packaging Can Boost Sustainability Measures

Achieving Success - Sustainability has become a decisive competitive advantage in the chemical industry. More than ever, it is the companies' ambition to act in a responsible way throughout the entire supply chain. Advanced packaging solutions like light-weight products as well as sustainable oriented services can help to achieve the objectives and to combine economic success with a consistent corporate responsibility. more09.06.2011

CargoSafe Announces Next Generation Solution

CargoSafe has announced the availability of a next generation solution for the transportation of high value goods. Geo-positioning internet and telephone technology, a strong yet lightweight safe with a patented locking system, and MyCargoSafe web portal for real-time online visibility combine to significantly reduce the risks associated with the transportation of high value goods and deliver rapid return on investment. more09.06.2011

Investment Firm Triton to Sell Lehnkering

Private equity investment firm Triton has put German chemicals and steel logistics services firm Lehnkering up for sale, banking sources said on Wednesday. Triton, which bought the business in 2004 from Hamburg-based Hapag-Lloyd AG, has hired Rothschild to manage the sales process, the sources said.        Triton could not immediately be reached for comment, while Lehnkering declined to comment.        more14.04.2011

Talke and Styron Set Standard Together

Pacemaker - Talke's tailor-made concept for the plastics specialist Styron sets standards for ‘clean room' loading and transport. Polycarbonate is an extremely versatile material. With a consumption of 2.2 million tons every year, the material accounts for only 1.3% of global volume of polymer production. Despite this, polycarbonate products are part of our everyday life. more07.04.2011

Supply Chain Skills Gap

The Right Stuff - As the complexities of our supply chains have evolved, so have the complexities of the competencies required for effective supply chain leaders. Supply chain leaders can no longer simply be "specialists" within a supply chain field. Although specific roles still exist within the supply chain function for specialists, the role of a leader can no longer be only a supply-chain specialist. The competencies required today are truly a broad, diverse and dynamic mix, and difficult to find in one person. more