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Tianjin blasts: Ruihai International Logistics under the microscope

A closer look at the operator of warehouse at the centre of massive explosions in Chinese port city

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One of the two blasts that occurred at the warehouse operated by Ruihai International Logistics. Photo: XInhua
Kathy Gao

Tianjin Dongjiang Port Ruihai International Logistics

November, 2012

Tianjin Port Dongjiang Area of the China (Tianjin) Pilot Free-Trade Zone

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50 million yuan in 2012, changed to 100 million yuan (HK$121 million) in January

Packing and unpacking dangerous goods, and the distribution, storage, transshipment, customs declaration and other services related to those goods, according to the firm's website. Ruihai was licensed to store dangerous chemicals only in 2014, official records said. It deals with hazardous chemicals such as sulphur, calcium carbide, nitrates, acids and toxic chemicals like sodium cyanide and toluene diisocyanate

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Two warehouses for dangerous goods, one transit warehouse, one container yard

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