IICL gets technical on the net

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The Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) has published Technical Bulletin S2, an addendum to the Repair Manual for Steel Frei...

Exel tank top safety move

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Tankfreight, the Exel division specialising in the distribution of liquid chemicals, edible oils and petroleum products by road tanker and t...

CSX forms terminal consultancy

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CSX World Terminals, which was established last year following the sale of Sea-Land Service's liner operations to Maersk, has formed Termina...

Swiss get heavy on trucks

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As part of its efforts to stitch together an agreement with the European Union, Switzerland's voters have decided to accept a deal allowing ...

Pitting problems

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Due to the many different aggressive and high-value chemical products a tank may be called upon to carry during its working life, corrosion ...

Third chassis guide

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The Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) and the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) have announced publication of...

Decision on mandatory IMDG Code deferred

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At its 72nd Session in London last month, IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 72) adopted Amendment No 30 to the International Maritime Dan...

TK’s Magnum opus

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Independent testing by UK-based Cambridge Refrigeration Technology (CRT) has verified Thermo King's claims that its new CSR-40 Magnum contai...

Improved prospects in the reefer trades

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Following the uncertainties of the Asian crisis, demand is once again improving in the world's major reefer commodity trades and there are s...

Finance lease options on the increase

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The demand for container financing services has grown considerably in recent years. The industry has responded with an increasingly diverse ...

Sea-Ro on a roll

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Sea-Ro, Zeebrugge's dominant ro-ro stevedore, experienced "explosive growth last year" according to managing director Guy Gillis......

Le Havre certified

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The French Quality Assurance Association (AFAQ) has granted ISO 9001 Certification to the Port of Le Havre Authority (PAH) for training sess...

Tank market recovery as elusive as ever

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Tank container industry hopes for the start of a market recovery in the latter half of 2000 appear to be coming to nothing, as manufacturers...

Intermodal shares

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The share of both rail and inland shipping in inland container transport improved again last year in both Rotterdam and Antwerp......

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