Welcome to Younger Niche Logistics

		Chemical Transport Business 1) Business Summary Since 1997, Younger Niche has been transporting chemicals and food additives both import and export for such major chemical distributors and manufacturers as Clariant Trading, Kodak Trading and Herbalife. These chemicals include dangerous materials with special handling requirements. For such chemicals, Younger Niche arranges special transport according to the Chinese transport regulations and in accordance with UN IMDG code regulations. This involves special arrangements at the port, vetting of warehouses, and special transport. Designing Chemical Import Systems Younger Niche has designed systems for the importing of chemicals including the following Preparing descriptions of chemicals for customs evaluation Assigning Chinese Customs H.S. codes with corresponding tariffs Obtaining Customs confirmation of H.S. Codes Establishing pre-classification databases for Customs use Arranging bonded/non-bonded transport Arranging dangerous goods transport: including driver/management training for special chemicals Younger Niche Logistics Breaks Ground as China＊s First Tank Container Operator Younger Niche has established their expertise over seven years of handling Chinese project Cargoes for international and domestic clientele; now YN is proud to announce the launch of their tank container operating business. Building upon their experience as an NVOCC pioneering inter-model (road-rail-air-river) transport in China, together with their knowledge of specialized transport requirements for projects, YN has established a new division transporting bulk liquid cargoes. Safety First 每 Experience and Knowledge in Conditions of Safe Carriage for Bulk Liquids Our dispatchers, drivers, and project managers are trained in the safe handling of bulk liquids, IMDG code compliance, and Chinese road and rail chemical transport regulations. They have hands on experience dealing with tanks supported by regular training by international professionals. Liquid and Gas Tightness, Cleanliness, Compatibility YN staffs adhere to strict procedures for inspecting and evaluating tanks to ensure liquid and gas tightness, cleanliness, and compatibility. Moving Safely on Road and Rail in China The company＊s manager is responsible for the system of procedures and pre-trip inspections to guarantee safe carriage. Three Phase Advance into Tanker operations First Stage 每 General Purpose Containers for the Transport of (non) Hazardous Chemical and Industrial Liquid Compounds Younger Niche has a three stages plan. Firstly it plans to cater for the transport of all those bulk liquids, with a specific gravity not greater than 1.04 kg/ltr of a kind that are generally transported in general purpose tanks containers, 20 ft, iso, Imo type 1, of 24000 ltr capacity, has the tank-shell made of stainless steel, and is equipped with steam heating, is insulated and features bottom discharge or top discharge. These tanks provide the flexibility to carry the widest range of bulk-liquids. Second Stage 每 The Transport Edible products, Potable spirits, Products for Non Oral Human Consumption Secondly it plans to cater for the supply of tanks dedicated to transport edible products such as those captioned below Dairy products Food additives e.g. sorbitol (sweetener) Fruit juices and fruit concentrates; and animal fats e.g. lard, tallow Oleo chemicals for non oral human consumption, soap, detergent, shampoo, cremes and ointment Wine, beer, whisky, rum, sake, Chinese rice wine, ethanol Third Stage 每 The Transport of Specialty (Non) Hazardous Chemical and Industrial Compounds In stage 3 we will be marketing a wide range of specialized tanks often purpose designed and built to carry specialty chemical compounds e.g.: Hydrogen peroxide Sulphuric acid Hydrogen fluoride Hydrochloric acid Ferric chloride MDI Sodium cyanide Ammonium nitrite Molten sulphur Scope of Services Younger Niche transports bulk liquid for Chinese domestic shippers from door-door, door-pier, pier-door and pier-pier. In addition to the transport we are able to over the following additional services. Customs clearance and other import procedures Insurance packages Feasibility studies mapping and costing trade routes In service sealing of containers for record purposes and to avoid tampering with equipment and cargoes All our bulk liquid transports enjoy our hands on experience navigating China＊s infrastructure i.e. Local trucking, rail transport and inland waterway transportation, processing customs documentation 每 within the framework of supply chain management and total logistics services. Through our trained personnel＊s close supervision of each stage of the movement not only are we able to inform you of the exact location of our customers goods, but offer the best chance to overcome the constraints posed by China＊s developing infra structure. We hope that our products and services merit your requirements and look forward to be of service. 2) Link to GE SeaCo Younger Niche＊s entrance into the tank business was supported strongly by GE SeaCo. GE SeaCo is the world＊s largest supplier of specialized containers and takes pride in bringing innovative tank designs and the finest service to its customers across a wide range of industries and locations around the globe. The company as both a manufacturer and lessor has a long record of innovation and achievement across all its operations and provides the complete tank container leasing service If you have any questions or require further information for GE SeaCo＊s tank, please link to this web site: www.geseaco.com 3) Hazardous chemical In setting standards the Chemical Industry has to consider the degree of risk involved in transporting different types of hazardous products. Companies must therefore make the distinction between hazard and risk. Hazard 每 This is the potential of a substance to cause damage or harm e.g. to burn, explode, corrode or poison. Hazardous goods shall be divided into the following classes: Class 1 每 Explosives The six hazard division of class 1 are: Division 1.1 Substances and articles which have a mass explosion hazard Division 1.2 Substances and articles which have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard Division 1.3 Substances and articles which have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard Division 1.4 Substance and articles which present no significant hazard Division 1.5 Very insensitive substances which have a mass explosion hazard Division 1.6 Extremely insensitive articles which do not have a mass explosion hazard Class 2 每 Gases: compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure Class 2 is subdivided further according to the primary hazard of the gas during transport, namely: Class 2.1 每 Flammable gases Class 2.2 每 Non-flammable, non-toxic gases Class 2.3 每 Toxic gases Class 3 每 Flammable liquids Class 3 is subdivided further, namely: Class 3.1 每 Low flashpoint group of liquids having a flashpoint below 每180C (00F), closed cup test. Class 3.2 每 Intermediate flashpoint group of liquids having a flashpoint of 每180C (00F) up to but not including 230C (730F), closed cup test. Class 3.3 每 High flashpoint group of liquids having a flashpoint of 230C (730F) up to, and including, 610C (1410F), closed cup test Class 4.1 每 Flammable solids Class 4.2 每 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion Class 4.3 每 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Class 5.1 每 Oxidizing substances Class 5.2 每 Organic peroxides Class 6.1 每 Toxic substances Class 6.2 每 Infectious substances Class 7 每 Radioactive materials Class 8 每 Corrosive Class 9 每 Miscellaneous dangerous substances, that is any other substance which experience has shown, or may show, to be of such a dangerous character that the provision of this part shall apply to it. Risk 每 Is the likelihood that harms will occur in practice as the result of the actual handling or use of the substance. The risk from the transport of hazardous goods depends not only on the hazard but also on a number of other factors such as frequency of movement, quantities involved, the routes used, the equipment, the training of drivers and the management procedures and management＊s attitude to safety. Poor controls can cause measurable risks even if the products are classified as low hazard conversely, with proper systems and controls the risks associated with the transport of hazardous products can be controlled to acceptable levels. 4) Chinese Road Transport Regulation For hazardous goods transportation, the carrier must follow the Chinese Road Transport Regulation. The technical requirements for equipment and vehicles. The operation requirements for transportation, loading and discharging. The regulations for vehicle movements . The regulations for transportation in summer. If you have any questions and require further information about the above-mentioned items, please feel free to contact Younger Niche. The detailed contact address is as following: Address: 2E-2F Summit Center No.1066 West Yan-An Road Shanghai, 200052, P.R.China Tel: 86 21-52372277 Fax: 86 21-52392293 5) Responsible Care Systems The Responsible Care initiative requires companies to demonstrate their commitment to improve all aspects of performance relating to Safety, Health and the Environment. For road transport, Younger Niche＊s management systems cover the following areas: The responsibilities of all parties involved. Risk assessment and reduction. Selection and monitoring of contractors. Specification of Equipment. Training of all personnel i.e. Managers and drivers. Formal Control of all operations. Incident reporting and follow-up systems. Emergency Response Systems. 1. Clarity of Roles Within Transportation Safety in the Logistics Supply Chain is the responsibility of all concerned. The most important aspect must be the safety of movement when the hazardous products are in the public domain. Chemical Manufacturers must set the standards of training, communication etc and the transporter must also fully understand and accept their individual responsibilities. 1.1 The Consignor of Hazardous Products must ensure that: Information is available about the physical, chemical and hazardous properties of the product and potential environmental dangers. The most acceptable form of this information is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Personnel involved in all aspects of the operation are competent and properly trained. Hauliers are committed to safe operations in accordance to Chemical Industry Guidelines and are prepared to be audited on a periodic basis. Information is provided to enable the correct tank, personal protective equipment to be selected and information supplied to the driver. Information in writing about the hazards of the product, action to be taken in the case of emergency and a telephone number provided which can supply specialist advice at all times. Written loading procedures exist. Special instructions are provided, if necessary on vehicle routing, parking or special delivery instructions. 1.2 The Younger Niche provided Safe Systems of Work which ensure: Information is obtained from consignor to allow the YNL to select the correct equipment, placard the vehicle and instruct the driver. All personnel are properly trained. Suitable personnel protective equipment for the driver is provided for the product carried. Vehicles, tanks, pumps and hoses are maintained and tested in line with regulations. Information in writing in appropriate languages about the hazards of the product is obtained from the consignor and given to the driver. Any special instructions regarding routing, parking and delivery are given to the driver. Sub-contracting does NOT happen without prior agreement from the consignor. The consignor is informed of any abnormal occurrence which happens during the transport operation. Free-charge training the customer＊s staff so that filling and discharging can be conducted independent of Younger Niche＊s supervision to ensure that safety standards are in place to prevent any accident during discharge or load. 1.3 The Customer must ensure: There are written procedures for discharge and if the driver is involved adequate training is given. If required the driver will wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. That any emergency equipment needed during the discharge is available and in good working order. 2. Design and Specification of Equipment All tanks used in the movement of hazardous goods are fit for purpose, designed to ensure the greatest degree of acceptance by the authorities and comply with the following international approvals, recommendations, conventions, standards and regulations: IMO, DOT US, DOT UK, UN, ADR, RID, UIC, CTC, AAR, CSC, BAM G.D.R., TIR, FRA. However, it is also important to ensure that maintenance programs are in place which cover not only the tank but all the auxiliary items such as hoses, pumps, relief valves, types and safety equipment. Maintenance checks should be carried out at regular intervals and be either time or distance based.. 3. The driver The driver is the most important person during the transit of hazardous product. He is often alone or unsupervised for extended periods. In addition to the ability to drive a heavy goods vehicle the driver must have knowledge of the properties of the products carried and how to react in an emergency. Detailed procedures should be followed in the recruitment and training of drivers. 4. Control of Operations There must be proper control of both driver and vehicles whilst in transit. The driver is normally in sole charge and therefore must have clear instructions about the journey and the actions to be taken in an emergency situation. Younger Niche＊s procedures cover the following areas: Routes, Packing, Extreme Weather, Vehicle Checks During the Journey. The driver should report any problems on route to both Younger Niche＊s management and the Customer. 5. Emergency Response In the event of an incident, an efficient and well-planned Emergency Response procedure can often minimize risk and adverse comments by the media. Emergency response plans should be drawn up by both the Customer and Younger Niche, communicated to the drivers and Emergency Response personnel and wherever possible Emergency Exercises carried out.