CSX Honors 62 Customers with Annual Chemical Safety Excellence Award
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) has awarded its 31st Annual Chemical Safety Excellence Award to 62 customers for their outstanding performance in safely transporting hazardous materials during 2024. The recipients collectively shipped 164,438 carloads without any non-accidental releases of regulated substances.
To qualify for this recognition, customers must transport a minimum of 600 carloads of hazardous materials annually with zero safety incidents. Citgo Petroleum and Westlake received special recognition for achieving five consecutive years of accident-free shipments.
According to Kevin Boone, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, this achievement highlights the company's commitment to safety and strong partnerships in reducing risks. The award demonstrates rail transportation's position as the safest land-based method for transporting hazardous chemicals, while emphasizing CSX's dedication to protecting employees, communities, and the environment.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) ha assegnato il suo 31° Premio Annuale per l'Eccellenza nella Sicurezza Chimica a 62 clienti per le loro eccellenti prestazioni nel trasporto sicuro di materiali pericolosi durante il 2024. I destinatari hanno spedito complessivamente 164.438 carichi senza alcuna fuoriuscita non accidentale di sostanze regolamentate.
Per qualificarsi a questo riconoscimento, i clienti devono trasportare almeno 600 carichi di materiali pericolosi all'anno senza incidenti di sicurezza. Citgo Petroleum e Westlake hanno ricevuto un riconoscimento speciale per aver raggiunto cinque anni consecutivi di spedizioni senza incidenti.
Secondo Kevin Boone, vicepresidente esecutivo e direttore commerciale, questo risultato sottolinea l'impegno dell'azienda per la sicurezza e le solide partnership nella riduzione dei rischi. Il premio dimostra come il trasporto ferroviario sia il metodo terrestre più sicuro per il trasporto di sostanze chimiche pericolose, evidenziando al contempo la dedizione di CSX nel proteggere dipendenti, comunità e ambiente.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) ha otorgado su 31º Premio Anual a la Excelencia en Seguridad Química a 62 clientes por su desempeño destacado en el transporte seguro de materiales peligrosos durante 2024. Los galardonados enviaron en conjunto 164,438 vagones sin ningún derrame no accidental de sustancias reguladas.
Para calificar para este reconocimiento, los clientes deben transportar un mínimo de 600 vagones de materiales peligrosos al año sin incidentes de seguridad. Citgo Petroleum y Westlake recibieron un reconocimiento especial por lograr cinco años consecutivos de envíos sin accidentes.
Según Kevin Boone, vicepresidente ejecutivo y director comercial, este logro resalta el compromiso de la empresa con la seguridad y las sólidas alianzas para reducir riesgos. El premio demuestra que el transporte ferroviario es el método terrestre más seguro para transportar químicos peligrosos, a la vez que subraya la dedicación de CSX a proteger a sus empleados, comunidades y el medio ambiente.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX)는 2024년 동안 위험물 안전 운송에서 탁월한 성과를 낸 62명의 고객에게 제31회 연례 화학 안전 우수상(Chemical Safety Excellence Award)을 수여했습니다. 수상자들은 총 164,438대의 차량을 규제 물질의 비사고 누출 없이 운송했습니다.
이 상을 받기 위해서는 연간 최소 600대의 위험물을 안전사고 없이 운송해야 합니다. Citgo Petroleum과 Westlake는 5년 연속 무사고 운송을 달성한 공로로 특별 인정을 받았습니다.
케빈 분(Kevin Boone) 부사장 겸 최고 상업 책임자는 이 성과가 안전에 대한 회사의 헌신과 위험 감소를 위한 강력한 파트너십을 보여준다고 말했습니다. 이 상은 철도 운송이 위험 화학물질 운송에 있어 가장 안전한 육상 수단임을 입증하며, CSX가 직원, 지역사회 및 환경 보호에 전념하고 있음을 강조합니다.
CSX (NASDAQ : CSX) a décerné son 31e Prix annuel d'excellence en sécurité chimique à 62 clients pour leurs performances exceptionnelles dans le transport sécurisé de matières dangereuses en 2024. Les lauréats ont expédié collectivement 164 438 wagons sans aucune fuite accidentelle de substances réglementées.
Pour être éligibles à cette distinction, les clients doivent transporter au moins 600 wagons de matières dangereuses par an sans aucun incident de sécurité. Citgo Petroleum et Westlake ont reçu une reconnaissance spéciale pour avoir atteint cinq années consécutives d'expéditions sans accident.
Selon Kevin Boone, vice-président exécutif et directeur commercial, cette réussite met en lumière l'engagement de l'entreprise en matière de sécurité et ses solides partenariats pour réduire les risques. Ce prix démontre que le transport ferroviaire est la méthode terrestre la plus sûre pour transporter des produits chimiques dangereux, tout en soulignant la volonté de CSX de protéger ses employés, les communautés et l'environnement.
CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) hat seinen 31. jährlichen Chemical Safety Excellence Award an 62 Kunden für ihre herausragenden Leistungen beim sicheren Transport gefährlicher Stoffe im Jahr 2024 verliehen. Die Empfänger haben zusammen 164.438 Wagenladungen ohne jegliche unbeabsichtigte Freisetzung von regulierten Substanzen transportiert.
Um für diese Auszeichnung in Frage zu kommen, müssen Kunden jährlich mindestens 600 Wagenladungen gefährlicher Stoffe ohne Sicherheitsvorfälle transportieren. Citgo Petroleum und Westlake erhielten eine besondere Anerkennung für fünf aufeinanderfolgende Jahre unfallfreier Transporte.
Kevin Boone, Executive Vice President und Chief Commercial Officer, betont, dass diese Leistung das Engagement des Unternehmens für Sicherheit und starke Partnerschaften zur Risikominderung unterstreicht. Die Auszeichnung zeigt, dass der Schienentransport die sicherste Landverkehrsmethode für den Transport gefährlicher Chemikalien ist und hebt CSXs Einsatz zum Schutz von Mitarbeitern, Gemeinden und Umwelt hervor.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) has recognized 62 customers with its 31st Annual Chemical Safety Excellence Award for their dedication to safely transporting hazardous materials across the company’s rail network in 2024.
For more than three decades, the award has honored chemical customers who prioritize safety in every shipment, reflecting their commitment to protecting CSX employees, the surrounding communities, and the environment. It also underscores rail as the safest mode of land transportation for hazardous chemicals.
To qualify, customers must ship at least 600 carloads of hazardous materials during the year with zero non-accidental releases of regulated substances. The 2024 award recipients collectively shipped 164,438 carloads safely, demonstrating the highest level of operational excellence.
This year’s accolades included special recognition for Citgo Petroleum and Westlake Corporation, which achieved a milestone of five consecutive years of accident-free shipments.
“Safety is at the core of everything we do at CSX,” said Kevin Boone, executive vice president and chief commercial officer. “The customers honored with this award are true partners in our shared commitment to reducing risks and enhancing safety. Together, we’re building safer, stronger communities.”
CSX remains dedicated to fostering lasting partnerships that promote safety and innovation within the rail industry. The company congratulates all 62 honorees for their commitment to best practices in hazardous materials transportation.
For more information about CSX and its safety initiatives, visit www.csx.com.
2024 CSX Chemical Safety Excellence Award Winners:
| ADVANSIX INC. | GUNVOR USA LLC | OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL |
| ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC | HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC | OLIN CORP |
| ADM | H.J. BAKER | PBF HOLDING COMPANY LLC |
| ARKEMA INC | HUNTSMAN | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY |
| BEFESA ZINC US INC | INEOS STYROLUTION | PLAINS ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE LP |
| BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC | INV NYLON CHEMICALS AMERICAS LLC | REAGENT CHEMICAL |
| BRENNTAG GLOBAL MARKETING LLC | IRVING OIL | RENEWABLE PRODUCTS MARKETING GROUP |
| CEDAR MOUNTAIN ENVIROMENTAL INC | JONES-HAMILTON CO. | SHELL CHEMICAL |
| CELANESE CORPORATION | KEMIRA | SHINTECH |
| CENOVUS ENERGY INC | KOCH INDUSTRIES | STEEL DUST RECYCLING LLC |
| CHEVRON CORPORATION | KOCH METHANOL LLC | SUNCOR ENERGY |
| CHS INC | KOPPERS INC. | TARGA RESOURCES INC |
| CITGO PETROLEUM | KRATON CHEMICAL LLC | THE ANDERSONS INC |
| COVESTRO LLC | LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES | THE CHEMOURS COMPANY LLC |
| CRESTWOOD SERVICES LLC | MPLX LLC | TPC GROUP LLC |
| EASTMAN CHEMICAL | MESSER NORTH AMERICA INC | TRAFIGURA TRADING LLC |
| ENERGYSOLUTIONS INC | METHANEX | UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC |
| EPIC | MOSAIC COMPANY | WESTLAKE CORPORATION |
| EQUINOR MARKETING & TRADING INC | NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION | |
| EVONIK DEGUSSA CORPORATION | NEXPERA LLC | |
| EXXONMOBIL | NORFALCO SALES, GLENCORE CANADA CORP | |
| GIBSON ENERGY LTD | NUCOR STEEL | |
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