Chemical Logistics Issue 30: 12 October 2009
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Editors Comment
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September has seen the adoption of two additional regulations in Europe.
Sixteen countries signed up to the Rotterdam Rules, the new United Nations
convention that covers the maritime carriage of goods, and revised road
transport rules have been adopted by the EU. Third-party logistic company CEO’s
say market contraction will continue in Europe, according to a survey.
http://www.rotterdamrules2009.com/cms/index.php
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Top News
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Time
is ripe for M&A in chemical distribution
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16
countries sign up for Rotterdam Rules
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Europe
chemical-haulage sector still weak
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New
regulations to open up EU road freight market
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Indonesia’s
Belian Laju agrees to buy Camillo Eitzen
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European
logistics CEOs expect market contraction
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Bertschi
plastics hubs to handle Mideast material
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