Forward to a friend > View as a webpage > Add us to your white list > Blackberry / Text version Feedback | Contact | Subscribe Issue 25: 26 May 2009     Welcome to the latest ICIS logistics and distribution e-newsletter Picture: Michael Foley Photography May’s news has been dominated by the environment. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted a new international convention on ship recycling in a bid to protect workers and the environment from hazardous substances. A report from a German research institute found that mega trucks will not help to protect the climate from CO2 emissions. The European Shippers’ Council (ESC) has warned about the dangers of the Rotterdam Rules, the new international rules for the carriage of containerized freight. Top News Mega trucks do not help environment IMO adopts new ship breaking rules Risky Rotterdam Rules for freight Top More News Related features from ICIS Chemical Business Look out for ICIS Chemical Business’ special distribution issue on 1 June. Included are features on the future of private equity in the chemical distribution sector by Marc Fermont of DistriConsult, a look at small or family-run businesses in Europe, the US and Asia, and an update on the US rail sector. Profiles of Barentz in the Netherlands and Brenntag in the UK are also included, as is a review of how the SABIC/Ashland deal in North America has shaken up the market. Chemical distributors meet soon in Helsinki, Finland, for the FECC's annual congress. John Baker of ICIS talked to the association's director general, Hendrik Abma Top   Logistic stories from ICIS news Ships stuck in Asia’s inactive ports face growing problems US Gulf-Rotterdam rates drop on slower tanker traffic Galveston, Texas City ship pilots seek 7-8% pay hike Camillo Eitzen reports Q1 net loss of $5.9m Norway’s Odfjell reports $8m net loss on freight rates ADVERTORIAL The 3rd ICIS Heren Gas Conference 14th – 15th September 2009 • The Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam An unparalleled opportunity to hear answers to the critical questions and discuss the key issues facing everyone along the gas value chain, from producers to consumers. Visit the website Pacific Ethanol The next oil shock and petrochemicals Dow, Ineos, focus on debt issues ICIS Chemical Podcast May 25, 2009 ICIS radio Americas May 11, 2009 ICIS chemical podcast, May 18, 2009 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 RFQ services Send a free chemical request for quotation here ICIS conferences The 2nd Ammonia Handling and Safety Shipping Workshop 23 June 2009 - 24 June 2009 The 3rd ICIS Asian Base Oils & Lubricants Conference 24 June 2009 - 25 June 2009 The 13th Asian Chloralkali Conference 25 June 2009 - 26 June 2009 The 3rd ICIS Heren Gas Conference 14 September 2009 - 15 September 2009 The 2nd Chemical Purchasing Summit 17 September 2009 - 18 September 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