Compliance Topics - Hazmat Shipping

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.

9/30/2025

Undeclared Lithium Batteries Spark $170,000 Fine

US FAA proposed a $170,000 civil penalty this month to a shipper for allegedly offering lithium-ion batteries for transportation by air without proper packaging, markings, labels, or shipping papers.

9/22/2025

I Received Noncompliant Hazmat. What Now?

Many hazmat shippers are likely receive a shipment that does not meet US DOT’s standards for hazmat packages at some point in their career. Be prepared to deal with a noncompliant hazmat package before you receive one.

9/12/2025

EPA: 5-Copy Hazardous Waste Manifest Form OK to Use Until Further Notice

In updated guidance posted on September 10, 2025, EPA states that the agency will continue to accept the 5-copy hazardous waste manifest form “until further notice.”

8/28/2025

What's New in the 2026 IATA DGR?

IATA published a list of significant changes and amendments to the 2026 Edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). The revised DGR takes effect on January 1, 2026.

8/27/2025

2026 IATA DGR Update on "Trivial" Rejections of Hazmat

The 67^th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations takes effect on January 1, 2026 and addresses what IATA says are "trivial reasons...currently being given" for the rejection of hazmat/DG cargo by air carriers.

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