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(12 articles)Trimac Opens ISO Tank Depot in Houston Chemical Corridor
Trimac, a leading North American transportation and logistics provider, has opened a new ISO tank depot facility in Houston's chemical corridor. This infrastructure investment strengthens the company'
Plastics Logistics 2026: Key Trends Reshaping Chemical Supply Chains
The plastics industry is undergoing significant transformation in its logistics and supply chain operations heading into 2026, driven by regulatory pressures, sustainability mandates, and evolving mar
Oxea Consolidates Global Logistics Under Uber Freight
Oxea, a specialty chemical manufacturer, has selected Uber Freight to consolidate its global logistics operations under a unified network spanning four continents. This strategic partnership represent
Chemical Maker Taps Uber Freight for Global Logistics
A significant chemical manufacturer has selected Uber Freight as its logistics partner to manage global freight operations. This partnership reflects growing adoption of digital freight platforms by i
OXEA Consolidates Global Logistics With Uber Freight Deal
OXEA, a Houston-based chemical manufacturer, has selected Uber Freight to manage its entire transportation network across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe, marking Uber Freight's first managed tra
Building Workforce Talent in Chemical Logistics Industry
The chemical logistics industry is prioritizing workforce development as companies recognize critical skills gaps in specialized transportation and handling roles. This initiative addresses a structur
Rhine River Low Levels Disrupt German Chemical Supply
Persistently low water levels in the Rhine River have emerged as a critical bottleneck for German chemical manufacturers and industrial producers, constraining their ability to transport raw materials
Why Carrier Partnerships Matter More Than Spot Rates in Hazmat
Univar Solutions is deliberately building long-term carrier partnerships rather than chasing spot rates in the specialized liquid bulk hazmat market, a strategic shift that costs more upfront but deli
Shipper of Choice Strategy: Why It Matters in Chemical Logistics
Chemical logistics represents one of the most demanding and risk-sensitive segments of freight transportation. The concept of 'Shipper of Choice' has emerged as a strategic imperative for companies ma
Freight Rates Hit Records as Port Congestion Persists, Networks Strain
The chemical and logistics sectors are facing a confluence of pressures: freight rates have reached record highs while port congestion remains stubbornly persistent, a phenomenon industry observers te
Antwerp Port Shipping Halted Over Hydrogen Fluoride Leak
The Port of Antwerp, a critical European logistics hub, has suspended shipping operations following an incident involving hydrogen fluoride evaporation. While the evaporation rate has decreased from i
Quantix Appoints New CEO After Lender Restructuring
Quantix, a major U.S. chemical logistics provider, has completed a lender restructuring and appointed Nate Gesse as CEO effective July 20, 2024, succeeding John Labrie who guided the company through o