other publications

Here you find ECTA other publications where ECTA publishes reading tips, new initiviatives and recommendations. Read now!

ECTA zooms in on alternative fuel & engine technologies

Read how ECTA will adapt its ECTA Responsible Care KPI Reports to capture the alternative fuel usage of its ECTA RC Members.

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EFTCO Communication eECD 2.0 launch

Read everything about the launch of the EFTCO - ECLIC eECD 2.0.

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ECTA Driver APP – Status, plans and how to contribute

Read the ECTA Driver APP Status update, learn about the publication plans and how to contribute. Together we can reduce the driver shortage!

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THE FIRST ECTA DIGITALISATION WEBINAR WAS A REAL SUCCESS! ​

ECTA held its first ever digitalisation webinar and it was a great success! Read about the topic, participants and feedback now!

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First experiences of the ECTA ZEKP Webinar

In 2023 ECTA started to host its free ECTA ZEKP Webinars. In this article ECTA shares the first experiences and takes a look at the upcoming dates.

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Some personal memories about the history of SQAS, by Evert de Jong

Read the personal memories of Evert de Jong, ECTA RC Director, on SQAS. The article reflects starting point, improvement and impact of SQAS!

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reading recommendation: ITCO study highlights critical role of PFAS

In 2022 ITCO started drawing more attention to the controlled use of PFAS in tank container seals.
In a recent  BulkDistributor article the importance of PFAS components for operational safety and environment in tank transportation is clearly described.
Proposed solutions and recommendations to allow continued use of this component in seals and gaskets are included in the article.

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Operation Clean Sweep in SQAS

Read how since 2022 the aspects of OCS have been integrated into SQAS. The article also explains how companies can use their SQAS Assessment to avoid double audits.
Please note: this may still be different for countries with additional national requirements.

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ECTA POSITION PAPER ON DRIVER SHORTAGE

Read now ECTA`s position paper and action plans on driver shortage!
Let us make the Driver`s Job attractive again! Let`s make it a joint mission!

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Call for solidarity for ukrainian truck drivers

Call for solidarity, humanity and driver well-being for Ukrainian truck drivers in Europe. See how you can contribute!

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Transition Pathway for the chemical industry

Read the Cefic Publication now.

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Reading Tip: GLEC Module 5

Knowledge about the GHG emissions that result from the transport of goods within their supply chain is important. These guidelines support them in gaining this knowledge, so enabling them to take steps to reduce their impact.

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EMISSION CALCULATIONS: ARE YOU READY FOR THE CSRD IN 2024

ECTA reflects on emission calculations and the important factors for being ready for the CSRD in 2024. Read more now!

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Transition Pathway for the Chemical Industry

We explain the Transition Pathway for the chemical industry and tell you how our ECTA Members handle it. Read now!

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changing of the sqas guard

In August 2023, Victor Trapani will retire his role of the SQAS Manager and head over his position to Williams Messina. Read full article.

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NEW ITCO GUIDELINE

ITCO International Tank Container Organisation´s BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINE "OVERSEAS TRANSPORT VISIBILITY FOR BULK LIQUIDS"

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New ISO 14083 standard

The new ISO 14083 Standard allows standardized emission calculation and reporting.

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Would you like to know what the leading chemical logistics companies are doing to reach the European goal of Net Zero (emission reduction)?

Read about the ECTA Responsible Care Member´s initiatives to reach the goal of zero emissions. Learn from the leading players!

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DECARBONIZATION OF CHEMICAL LOGISTICS​

Summary of Emissions Topics 2022 created by ECTA-SQAS, Glec Module 5, ECTA Zero Emission Knowledge Platform, ECTA RC KPI revision.

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ECTA driver shortage workgroup - Update

ECTA published to release an ECTA Driver APP. Drivers should get heard and give their voice in rating (un)loading location based on 5 categories.

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Mobility Package - ECTA Statement

IRU presented the latest update on Mobility Package at the ECTA Annual Meeting 2022.
Read now the ECTA Statement on it!

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The enhanced eECD 2.0 industry solution

ECLIC is ready to bring its existing eECD solution to the next level and starts the IT development of the enhanced eECD 2.0 industry solution. View now!

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SQAS ASSESSOR TRAINING​

The SQAS assessor selection consists of four steps. Pre-qualification criteria; accreditation training; performance monitoring and a refresher training.

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ecta publication: Recommendation for safe (un)loading in Winter

Especially under hard conditions, there is a need for a better balance between safe (un)loading and correct driver treatment especially at tankterminals.

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ECTA Publication: Challenges Chemical Logistics statement

The Chemical Logistics Industry faces challenges. In order to overcome those, each part of the supply chain needs to work together as a network. Read now!

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Cefic Position Paper: Digital Collaborations and data sharing

Cefic supports Europe’s ambition to create digital interoperability and data exchange in a shared, secured and trusted transport and logistics dataspace. The chemical industry needs a governance framework for this. 

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