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TRANSPORT OF AMMONIA BY RAIL

The importance of ammonia rail transport for the European fertilizer and chemical producers is considerable. Every year more than 1,500,000 tonnes of ammonia is transported in Western Europe by rail.

 
The Guidance for the transport and handling of ammonia has been drawn up by EFMA with the help and expertise of members in order to secure high safety standards in operations involving ammonia transport. The Guidance deals exclusively with the transport of anhydrous ammonia in rail tank cars. The recommendations made in the Guidance go beyond the requirements of national and international regulations and are recommended for all those involved in the handling and transport of ammonia.

 

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