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The Logistics of Bulk Chemical Transportation

July 2, 2018

There is a lot of things that go into the logistics of transporting bulk chemicals. There is the journey that the chemicals take from the supplier to the buyer, the different types of tanks and DOT and HAZMAT regulations. Before you begin the chemical transportation process, check out this infographic from Transport Resources for more information.

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The Logistics of Bulk Chemical Transportation