Chemical Week's 14th Annual Transportation, Distribution, and Security Conference for the Chemical Industry
March 16, 2009
New Orleans, LA
The Event date has been changed
The latest logistics news
• PetroRabigh Project Faces Logistical Challenges
A strike by workers at Germany's state-owned railroad Deutsche Bahn (DB; Berlin) that began on November 14 will likely bring freight transport in Eastern Germany to a "complete standstill," DB says. The railroad says it has taken actions to...
• Distribution
Major distributors say their market has been moving along this year with strong demand and solid pricing. Several say they have capitalized on strong end-markets including food, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, which has helped them offset weaknesses in sectors...
• Fine Tuning Stewardship Programs
Companies that have adopted ACC’s Responsible Care program or Socma’s ChemStewards program are seeking advice on how most effectively to combine the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rules with a security code adopted by both...
• Alternative Fuels
Alternative fuels are vying for a spot on the transportation highway as petroleum costs escalate, light oil reserves diminish, and environmental issues raise concerns. Bioethanol, biodiesel, and other alternative fuels will be needed to fill an expected...
• Energy and Security Top ACC's 2008 Priorities
ACC says its legislative and regulatory agenda for 2008 will focus on four central topics: energy and climate legislation; facility security; chemical and health regulations; and rail competitiveness. On the legislative front, Congress will advance fewer...
• M&A Reshapes Distribution Sector
The chemical distribution industry is being reshaped by M&A, with recent deals that have made several major players even bigger and raised customer concerns regarding pricing and service, consultants say. Private equity firms have conducted most of the...
• Distribution Industry Comes to a Crossroads
Private equity firms have conducted about 80% of the M&A in distribution in the last year and that has already begun to influence the way distributors do business, including their approach to buying and selling chemicals, says Marc Fermont, senior partner...
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