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Remembering Pan Am Flight 160—50 Years Later

11/6/2023

Remembering Pan Am Flight 160—50 Years Later

To mark 50 years since the tragic Pan Am 160 cargo flight disaster that claimed three lives on November 3, 1973, we consider the incident's impact this week.
Which IMDG Code Edition to Follow in 2024?

10/27/2023

Which IMDG Code Edition to Follow in 2024?

Starting January 1, 2024, shippers of hazardous materials/DG by vessel must prepare shipments in compliance with the 2022 IMDG Code (Amendment 41-22). 
How to Ship Hazmat with No Packing Group

10/16/2023

How to Ship Hazmat with No Packing Group

When shipping a hazardous material with no packing group (PG), shippers have one less detail to rely on to determine authorized packaging.
PHMSA Asks for Input on 46 Hazmat Regulation Topics

9/21/2023

PHMSA Asks for Input on 46 Hazmat Regulation Topics

With its list of forty-six hazardous materials topics to consider, PHMSA's July 5 request for comments offers something for just about everyone—including shippers of aerosols, lithium batteries, ethyl alcohol, IBCs, or hazmat limited quantities. 
NTSB Asks for Input on Rail Incident Investigations

9/15/2023

NTSB Asks for Input on Rail Incident Investigations

NTSB's authority to investigate rail incidents contains an undefined term, "substantial property damage." The Board is asking stakeholders for input on a possible definition.
2024 IATA DGR Available for Pre-order

8/17/2023

2024 IATA DGR Available for Pre-order

Pre-order your 2024 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), the revised manual for hazmat air shippers that takes effect on January 1, 2024. 
What's New in the 2024 IATA DGR?

8/14/2023

What's New in the 2024 IATA DGR?

A list of significant changes in the 2024 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) is available now for air shippers, cargo agents, carriers, and others to review. 
4 DOT Hazmat Safety Advisories on Rail Accidents

7/25/2023

4 DOT Hazmat Safety Advisories on Rail Accidents

Hazmat safety notices issued by US DOT this year highlight several important lessons from a recent spate of train derailments involving hazardous materials around the US. 
Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week

7/21/2023

Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week

Catch up on industry news for hazardous materials, environmental, and safety professionals this week with a 5-question quiz. 
3 Common Causes of Fireworks Transportation Incidents

6/26/2023

3 Common Causes of Fireworks Transportation Incidents

While fireworks are subject to some unique shipping requirements, the most frequent causes of fires, spills, and other incidents during transportation will be all too familiar to all hazardous materials shippers. 

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