What’s New In the 2018 IATA DGR?
The 59th Edition of the International Air Transport Association’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR) manual is out now and available for pre-order at Lion.com. The IATA DGR is updated annually and all revised requirements take effect on January 1 of each new year. Revisions covered below will take effect on January 1, 2018 for hazmat air shippers. The 2018 edition of the DGR incorporates amendments to the IATA manual made in 2017 as well as addenda to the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods—ICAO TI for short.
Major changes for hazmat air shippers in the 2018 IATA DGR include:
- Updated operator variations;
- Changes to Special Provisions A70 and A203;
- New restrictions for lithium batteries (UN 3090 and 3480) overpacked with materials in Class 1, Division 2.1, Class 3, Division 4.1, or Division 5.1;
- Revised packing instructions for engines, lithium batteries, and more;
- Reordering the list of Class 9 materials in DGR subsection 3.9.2;
- New recommendation on size of UN number on the lithium battery marking; and
- A new Appendix I that details changes shippers can expect in 2019.
2018 IATA DGR: $10 Off and Free Shipping
Lion’s 2018 IATA DGR presale is happening now! Now, save $10 and get free shipping to any US address when you order your copy of the regulations before October 15, 2017. Be confident your hazmat air shipments are in full compliance and ready for acceptance by air carriers in 2018! Pre-order the 2018 IATA DGR here.
What is the IATA DGR?
The International Air Transport Association’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR) is the manual used by hazmat shippers, freight forwarders, brokers, and airlines to mitigate the risks posed by hazardous materials during air transport. The IATA DGR combines international hazmat regulations from the United Nations, the ICAO TI, with unique requirements and preferences of member airlines—including passenger airlines and major cargo carriers like UPS and FedEx.
Hazmat Air Shippers—IATA DGR Training for 2018
Meet IATA’s two-year training requirement for hazmat air shippers and get up to speed on changes in the 59th Edition IATA DGR (2018) when Lion presents trusted dangerous goods training near you in October.
Upcoming IATA DGR Air Shipper Workshops
October 12- San Francisco
October 18 - San Diego
October 18 - Seattle
October 26 - Kansas City
November 1 - Detroit
November 1 - Cincinnati
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