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8/23/2021

What's New in the 2022 IATA DGR?

See the significant updates in IATA's 63^rd Edition Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). Mandatory compliance with the new IATA DGR starts January 1, 2022.

7/16/2021

IATA Names New Global Head of Cargo

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) appointed Canadian national Brendan Sullivan as Global Head of Cargo this week.

7/8/2021

When (And When Not) to Use the Cargo Aircraft Only Label

To know when and when not to use the Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) label when offering hazmat/DG for air transport, shippers must know their way around the List of Dangerous Goods in the IATA DGR, Section 4.2.

3/18/2021

Hazmat Air Shipping is A Whole Different Ballgame

As we look forward to pro baseball's Opening Day, here are 9 ways the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) differ from the 49 CFR regulations you’re used to if you ship hazmat by highway.

9/8/2020

What's New in the 2021 IATA DGR?

See what's changing for hazmat air shippers in the 2021 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). Mandatory compliance starts January 1, 2021.

12/10/2019

IATA Posts Addendum I to the 2020 IATA DGR

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the first Addendum to the 61^st Edition IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). The new edition of the hazardous materials/dangerous goods air regulations takes effect on January 1, 2020.

9/24/2019

9 1/2 Hazmat Air Shipping Errors to Avoid

To safely ship hazardous materials by any mode of transport, attention to detail is crucial. This is especially true when preparing hazmat air shipments. From special marks and labels used only for the air mode to extra requirements for shipping papers, the rules for shipping hazmat by air are more stringent than the ground regulations–for good reason.

10/1/2018

FAA Releases Updated Enforcement Guide for Inspectors

On September 18, 2018, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released an updated National Policy to “set forth policies and procedures relevant to FAA’s compliance and enforcement program,” including enforcement of hazardous materials violations.

8/23/2018

What's New in the IATA DGR (60th Edition) for 2019?

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its annual summary of significant changes to its Dangerous Goods Regulations, or DGR, the manual used by air shippers around the world to ensure compliance with applicable international hazmat regulations.

7/19/2018

Undeclared Lithium Batteries Result in $160,500 FAA Hazmat Fine

US FAA issued a six-figure fine for a Hong Kong company that allegedly shipped lithium batteries, undeclared, by air. Besides failing to properly classify, name, package, mark, label or document the shipment, the company also did not provide requried hazmat training for employees, according to FAA.

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