Compliance Topics - Hazmat Shipping

12/15/2025

How Many Hazard Classes Are There?

Understanding how and why hazardous materials/dangerous goods are categorized into "classes" and "divisions" for transportation is fundamental to compliance with US and international shipping regulations.

12/12/2025

PHMSA Shares Hazmat Enforcement Priorities for 2026

Get familiar with PHMSA's priorities for inspecting hazmat shippers' facilities and enforcing the Hazardous Materials Regulations, including more scrutiny on lithium battery shipments.

12/11/2025

2026 Lithium Battery State of Charge Cheat Sheet

The current recommended limits on state of charge for lithium batteries during transport aboard aircraft will become mandatory requirements as of January 1, 2026.

12/10/2025

e-Manifest Reports Must Be Submitted Online as of 12/1

As of December 1, 2025, electronic submission of certain hazardous waste Manifest-related reports, and export manifests, is now mandatory.

12/5/2025

Addendum I to the 2026 IATA DGR Released

IATA has released the first Addendum to the 67th Edition of its Dangerous Goods Regulations (2026). Mandatory compliance with the new edition begins on January 1.

11/17/2025

Hazmat Tips for Popular Holiday Gifts

88% of adults in the US plan to gift tech products this holiday season, and about half of shoppers plan to get their shopping done this month. Read on for lithium battery safety tips and crucial info on shipping compliance.

11/6/2025

Rogue Lithium Battery Shipments Prompt Five-figure Fines

Two recent FAA fines for noncompliant lithium battery shipments, plus insight on battling lithium battery fires and shipping lithium batteries.

11/4/2025

How to Classify Hazmat Marine Pollutants

When you ship hazardous materials, identifying “marine pollutants” is one important part of the hazmat classification process. Packages that contain marine pollutants can be subject to additional requirements related to package markings and/or shipping papers.

10/27/2025

Shielding Your Hazmat Packages from Failure

The US DOT requires you to ensure your packages reach their destination without failure. How do you make sure your hazmat packages hold up to the rigors of transport?

10/1/2025

DOT Continues Hazmat Safety Inspections, Enforcement During Government Shutdown

Despite a lack of appropriations, PHMSA will continue to perform crucial hazmat and transportation safety functions, including investigating accidents, facility inspections, and (in emergencies only) provide hazmat approvals and permits.

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