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Who Needs a Transportation Contingency Plan? Executives in the chemical industry, especially in chemical transport and logistics, should prepare, review and periodically update transportation contingency plans in order to meet…

When transporting bulk liquids like corrosive or flammable chemicals, appropriate bulk liquid transportation equipment is necessary due to the risk these products pose to people and the environment. Since 1996,…

Renewable Fuels are Important to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets Since the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 were enacted, the US…

The Houston area is home to the largest petrochemical manufacturing region in the United States, making The Port of Houston, the largest exporter of petroleum, oil, and chemical products. It…

The U.S. economy is rebounding from the coronavirus shutdowns of early 2020, but the supply chain is still experiencing major bottlenecks caused by everything from raw material and component shortages,…

When Leasing Tank Trailers and Tank Chassis Consider Safety. There is no such thing as “too safe” especially for tank trailers and tank chassis. Manufacturers of bulk liquid transportation equipment…

How does Pre-Loading Improve Truck Driver Efficiency? The demand for freight transportation in excess of driver availability is likely to remain elevated for the foreseeable future. Driver recruitment has not…

Businesses and their supply chains rapidly shifted as a result of the SARS-COVID-2 virus slowing the momentum previously established for sustainability initiatives. Companies with documented sustainability policies measure their progress…

  Consolidation helps chemical companies to both vertically integrate their operations and expand into new markets. The late 2019 uptick in consolidation among chemical industry companies continued into the start…

Digital transformation in the chemical industry has been slowly evolving. Bringing about tools such as; digital portals, remote sensors, dashboards, and e-commerce sites, which should improve the efficiency of operations…