Automobile Corporation of Pakistan (AUTOCOM) is going to organise a seminar on "Promoting Safety on Carriage of Petroleum Products by Road" on Friday (tomorrow) in Karachi. According to details, the seminar will be held in collaboration with government regulatory authorities, leading oil marketing companies and renowned national/international experts.
The seminar will comprise prominent speakers including Dr Rashid Jooma, along with senior representatives of NHA, OGRA and the CEO of the Engineering Development Board. In addition, international guest speakers will include experts who will be flying in from Holland, Italy, Spain and Poland.
The objective of the seminar is to raise awareness about the importance of using safe and certified equipment, when carrying dangerous cargo. Oil marketing companies are eager to share their experiences and success stories regarding road safety compliance. The session will culminate with a pledge to understand that all OMCs will make collective efforts, and assiduously implement the OGRA 2009 rules that set safety-standards for road vehicles.
The AUTOCOM is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of road-transport solutions, manufactured on UN ADR Standards, for the carriage of dangerous goods by road. These products create more efficient and safer supply-chains. The company focuses immensely on road safety and has taken various initiatives in this regard. It has worked with government authorities for the promotion of safety on roads among fleet drivers and haulers of leading local and international companies, so that precious lives and property are saved. The AUTOCOM has also worked with leading OMCs such as HASCOL Petroleum Limited, Shell Pakistan Limited and Total Pakistan Limited for the implementation of road tanker standards made by OGRA.