Electronic seal from TydenTek

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TydenTek, the joint venture set up by US container security seal manufacturer TydenBrammall and Israel-based Hi-G Tek to develop a new range...

Rocore joins ATCN

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With effect from the beginning of this month, Rotterdam-based Rocore Tank Repair & Cleaning BV has become an "acknowledged member" of the As...

UK putting the pressure on

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New Transportable Pressure Vessel Regulations (TPVR) were introduced in the UK last month and will fully enter into force on 1 July 2001....

Thai rail study to select ICD site

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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has commissioned a study to select the best site for a new inland container depot (ICD)....

KN move for USCO

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Switzerland-based Kuehne & Nagel International AG (KN) has signed an agreement to acquire USCO Logistics of Hamden, CT, USA, for US$300 mill...

…Poland aligns with EU hazchem rules

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As part of its preparations for accession to an enlarged European Union, Poland is committed to compliance with the four principal Council D...

Japan relaxes tank container rules

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The Japanese Fire Defence Agency is to suspend a requirement stipulating that tank containers carrying flammable liquids must be individuall...

On the SPOT for chemical emergencies…

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Poland has introduced a centralised, nationwide emergency response system for dealing with chemical emergencies, including transport acciden...

High cube flats

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UK-based Clive-Smith Associates (CSA) has developed a high cube version of its 40ft flush-folding Domino Type (4) flatrack design to meet th...

CSX into Venezuela

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CSX World Terminals (CSXWT) has signed an agreement with HL Boulton & Co to acquire 50 per cent of Terminal Port Services CA (TPS), which op...

Hub role for Kuantan?

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Rapid expansion of its industrial hinterland could see Kuantan Port become a major container facility on peninsular Malaysia's eastern seabo...

Gwadar port plan revived

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After postponing the project last year (see WorldCargo News November 2000, p7), the Pakistan government has revived plans to build the count...

ABB books more ship orders

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ABB has received an order from Konecranes VLC to supply its Advant crane control systems for eight shipboard gantry cranes, which are to be ...

New terminal in Tema

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The Antrak Group has launched a new dedicated off-port cargo terminal facility in Tema as part of its ongoing development plans to provide c...

Investing in Oz rail…

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An audit of Australia's interstate rail network has recommended investment of A$507 mill to transfer 2 mill tonnes of freight per annum from...

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