Forward this email to a friend Problems viewing this email? View it online Add us to your safe senders list Blackberry / Text version Feedback | Contact | Subscribe Issue 21: 2 February 2009     Welcome to the latest ICIS logistics and distribution e-newsletter Transport policy featured strongly in January’s news. In Europe, a report giving the green light for longer and heavier trucks on the roads has enraged the rail freight sector. Maritime policy in both Europe and the US has come under scrutiny. The European Commission plans to create a borderless maritime area, while a new report argues that US maritime policy must broaden its views. Top News Belgian report recommends longer and heavier trucks Commission proposes streamlining customs procedures for ships US maritime policy must broaden its views - report Brenntag Holding sets eyes on Latin America Pirates strike again in the Gulf of Aden Stolt-Nielsen Q4 net profits rise 31%, warns of tough times ahead Biesterfeld CEO eyes growth in Russia Azelis expects stellar sales growth from Russia Turkish chemical tanker freed by Somali pirates - report US rail safety regulations spill into new year Top More News FECC Congress FECC Congress: view the programme Top   Top stories from ICIS news China’s PTA imports to extend fall in coming years Oman’s Octal Petrochem ramps up new PET line Construction work, not normal ops hit by UK refinery strikes Texas chemical plants prepare for possible strike The ICIS World Base Oils & Lubricants Conference 19 - 20 February 2009, The Royal Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London, UK This is the biggest ICIS Base Oils & Lubricants meeting in the world, bringing together industry professionals from every region. Our panel of expert speakers will deliver a high level agenda, addressing the critical issues, latest developments and guidance on how to manage the challenges of this market in the year ahead. Top Visit the website for further information ICIS is taking part in Xperimania, an educational programme where secondary school students in 13 EU countries are discussing the importance of chemicals in everyday life. They'll be seeing if they can live without them and investigating some alternatives. The event is sponsored by the Association of Petrochemical Producers in Europe (APPE).Take a look at the forum and share your views. Top More from ICIS connect ICIS radio Special report: Cefic's Xperimania Markets editor Andy Brice talks to communications counsellor Ann Whent about Cefic's education initiative Xperimania, having been invited to talk to secondary school children from around Europe about the importance of petrochemicals to our everyday lives. ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 28 Jan 009 Nigel Davis and John Baker discuss the issues of the week. Top More from ICIS TV & radio ICIS offers Take out a trial or save on a subscription Click on the product or service you are interested in for more information Top   ICIS conferences 2009 World Base Oils conference 19 - 20 February 2009 The 2nd Annual China Petrochemical Summit 2009 12 - 13 March 2009 The 2nd Ammonia Handling and Safety Shipping Workshop June, 2009 The 3rd ICIS Asian Base Oils & Lubricants Conference 24 - 25 June 2009 The Asian Chloralkali Conference 25 - 26 June 2009 More conferences   Manage Your Account: This email has been sent to #emailaddr# Advertise in this email by contacting Alex Broughton on 0208 652 3031 Add us to your safe senders list Receive your own copy of this email. Do not reply to this email as it is unmonitored. To send us your feedback, email us Unsubscribe from future Chemical Logistics monthly newsletters. Disclaimer: This message is intended only for the use of the person(s) ("Intended Recipient") to whom it is addressed. It may contain information, which is privileged and confidential. Accordingly any dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of this message or any of its content by any person other than the Intended Recipient may constitute a breach of civil or criminal law and is strictly prohibited. If you are not the Intended Recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible. Reed Business Information Limited. Registered Office: Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5AS. Registered in England under Company No. 0151537