The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) launched an all-new professional certificate program, the Responsible Distribution Accreditation Series. This new program offers third-party verification and credible recognition of industry professionals who have studied and earned a deeper knowledge of the ACD Responsible Distribution™ program. Years in the making, the certificate series acknowledges the leaders who help […]
The president and CEO of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), Eric R. Byer, released a statement opposing the $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Byer also encouraged the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to block the deal. The merger, which was announced on July 29, would create what Union Pacific is calling […]
The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging the administration to support and encourage congressional renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Trade Program. In the letter, ACD President and CEO Eric R. Byer highlighted the importance of the trade program for U.S. small businesses, and the impact […]
The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer has released a statement after the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced the tentative agreement for a new six-year master contract. Below is the statement from Byer. “ACD is pleased the ILA and USMX have agreed to […]
Last week, the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) sent a letter to the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) leadership urging the organizations to postpone the deadline for a contract agreement. In the letter, ACD President and CEO Eric R. Byer outlined the challenges hindering negotiations and emphasized the significant economic […]
This week, the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) welcomed 666 members and industry leaders for its 2024 Annual Meeting held in La Quinta, California. The event, which brings together chemical distribution industry thought leaders, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers to discuss transformative industry trends, marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of ACD’s rebrand from […]
The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) recently sent a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to raise concerns about additional surcharges and detention and demurrage charges that terminal and ocean carriers intend to levy on shippers if the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) fail to ratify a labor […]
The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) joined officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to underscore the tremendous value the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program provides industry and government in protecting sensitive chemical facilities from acts of terror. ACD and ACC also highlighted the ongoing steps […]
The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) recently sent letters to leadership of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agencies to immediately address the rising trend in fraudulent trade activity for certain chemical products. In the letters, […]
Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) President and CEO, Eric R. Byer, released a statement applauding representatives Troy Nehls (TX-22) and Seth Moulton (TX-6) for introducing H.R. 8996, a bill to enhance freight rail safety across the nation. In his statement, Byer said, “For far too long, freight rail service has been unreliable for the countless […]
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