Ongoing labor strike threatens the chemical supply chain as ocean shippers impose surcharges amid failed negotiations between USMX and ILA.

ACD calls out failed labor negotiations as a port strike threatens severe shipping delays and economic turmoil across the U.S.

The testimony to the Surface Transportation Board centered on recent trends in the freight rail industry, and the growing concerns about recent changes to insurance liability requirements. 

The new ACD-owned LLC offers EHS&S expertise and auditing services for the chemical industry. 

In letters sent to various agencies, President and CEO Eric R. Byer highlights the growing concern of fraudulent activity on a range of essential chemicals and the resulting risks. 

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution President and CEO, Eric R. Byer, released a statement applauding Representatives for introducing H.R. 8996, a bill to enhance freight rail safety across the nation.

The amendment, supported by 22 bi-partisan co-sponsors, including members of the House Armed Services Committee, would restore the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program as part of the Service Member Quality of Life Improvement and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2025. 

This new award recognizes advocates of the chemical distribution industry who support policies in Congress that create real impacts for the chemical industry and its supply chain partners.

On May 15, nearly 90 members and staff of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution descended upon Capitol Hill for the annual Washington Fly-In.

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution released the results of its most recent survey on members’ rail use and issues during the final half of 2023.