Bahrain chosen as key regional transport hub

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25 Feb 2010

Bahrain has been chosen as a key regional hub for the transhipment of dangerous goods in the Middle East. The demand for the secure shipment of dangerous goods is of paramount importance as international governments increasingly recognise the need to ensure safe passage for products, flight personnel, passengers and the general public.
Based at Bahrain International Airport, TDB Solutions have secured the sole franchise for Hazgo operations in the region.
Hazgo specialises in the domestic and international issues of dangerous goods logistics.
It offers regulatory training, logistics and packaging solutions for the safe and efficient transport of dangerous material.
Bahrain was chosen as a key hub due to its strategic location within the Gulf and its excellent air and road links to Saudi Arabia.
"Government investment in the new Khalifa Bin Salman Port and the setting up of the Bahrain Gateway free zone offer exceptional access to growing Gulf economies," said TDB Solutions managing director Ron Robinson.
"Flexibility and reliability are amongst the key benefits of using TDB Solutions to ship dangerous goods worldwide.
"A thorough understanding of dangerous goods regulations, supply chain and just-in-time procurement methods allows them to offer customised solutions, individually tailored to suit the specific requirements of the many different industries they serve.
"We will set the standard for the correct handling of dangerous goods," he added.
"This is a crucial step in the Middle East market, especially given the use of passenger flights, to ensure international compliance.
"Our global capabilities are matched by our local knowledge of the markets in which we operate," he added.

Source: Gulf Daily News