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Iran Looks to Triple Its Output of Chemicals Over Next 10 Years
Iran, seeking to triple petrochemicals production capacity within a decade, presented about 60 projects to potential investors at an event with international companies, including BASF SE, the world's largest chemical company by market capitalisation.
Growth in Herbicide Market Expected to Top 6 Percent Through 2020
The global herbicide market was $22.19m in 2014 and is estimated to reach $31.84m by 2020, at a CAGR of 6.2 percent for the forecasted period, according to a report from Research and Markets.
As Rule on Ocean Container Weight Approaches, Many Unprepared to Comply
Retailers, manufacturers and farmers worldwide are protesting a new marine shipping safety rule they say will raise transport costs and cause delays at ports worldwide.
As U.S. Becomes Net Exporter of Natural Gas, 100 Additional LNG Vessels to Be Required
The U.S. is expected to change from a net importer of natural gas to a net exporter, with those exports destined for different regions of the world, especially Asia. It's a development that could see the nation building 100 new ships, a prospect that the Government Accountability Office says could take 30 years.
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Downward Trend in LPG Shipping Rates Expected to Continue
LPG shipping rates are expected to decline from the second half of 2016 as a bloated orderbook for VLGCs - very large gas carriers - fuels fleet growth that will far exceed shipping demand, according to the latest edition of the LPG Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.
As Crude Oil Supplies Mount, Tanker Shipping Rates Decline
Tanker shipping rates are set to decline from current highs in 2016 as the trade in crude oil is forecast to decline due to ample stocking, and the fleet is expected to expand briskly, according to the latest edition of the Tanker Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.
RFID Tags, Readers ID Locations of Thousands of Workers at Giant Chinese Nuclear Power Plant
The Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant, part of the China National Nuclear Corp., has deployed a system that uses passive ultrahigh-frequency RFID tags and readers to identify the locations of thousands of workers, according to zone, as well as help locate individuals in the event of an emergency and prevent anyone from entering unauthorized areas.
By 2024, Sales of Vehicles Powered by Fuel Cells Could Top 228,000, Study Finds
Annual sales of fuel cell vehicles, both passenger cars and buses, are expected to exceed 228,000 by 2024, according to a report from Navigant Research.
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Growing Exports of U.S., Mideast Methanol to Heavily Impact Chemical Shipping World
New U.S. and Middle East methanol production capacity being added over the next two years will have serious implications for chemical shipping trade flow patterns, according to the latest edition of the Chemical Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Print Your Plastic Car - Go!
One of the most atypical things seen this year at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show was a prototype of a 3D printed car from the company Local Motors.
Green America Creates Center for Sustainability Solutions
Green America, an organization promoting sustainable economic activities, has created a Center for Sustainability Solutions.
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Panasonic Creates Toughbook 20, Rugged Detachable Laptop
Panasonic has created what it says is the world's first fully rugged detachable laptop.
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