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What's New in the IMDG Code for 2019?

8/20/2018

What's New in the IMDG Code for 2019?

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) this fall will publish a new edition of its International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code), the manual used by hazmat vessel shippers to ensure compliance with US and international hazardous materials/dangerous goods transport requirements.
 
Coast Guard Raises Penalties for Hazmat Vessel Shippers

4/2/2018

Coast Guard Raises Penalties for Hazmat Vessel Shippers

The US Coast Guard today announced increased civil penalties for maritime violations, including hazardous substance and oil discharges and hazardous materials violations.
 
New DG Regulations in Effect as of Jan. 1

1/2/2018

New DG Regulations in Effect as of Jan. 1

A quick reminder as we start the new year: If you package dangerous goods for air or vessel transport, be sure you have the latest editions of the IATA DGR and the IMDG Code at the ready. New editions of both the air shipping and vessel shipping manuals took effect on January 1.
Hazmat Training in Pittsburgh, St. Louis, & Chicago Next Month

11/7/2017

Hazmat Training in Pittsburgh, St. Louis, & Chicago Next Month

In December, Lion Technology will present the final hazmat training workshops of the year Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Chicago.
 
June Hazmat Training: Cleveland, NY, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Cincinnati, Houston & Dallas

5/15/2017

June Hazmat Training: Cleveland, NY, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Cincinnati, Houston & Dallas

Join us for expert-led training to meet DOT, IATA, and IMDG training mandates in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Houston, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and Detroit in June 2017!  
PHMSA Guidance on Use of International Hazmat Shipping Standards

2/27/2017

PHMSA Guidance on Use of International Hazmat Shipping Standards

In the notice issued today, February 27, PHMSA states that hazmat inspectors will not take enforcement action against any offeror or carrier who are properly using the 2017-18 versions of the IMDG Code or ICAO Technical Instructions (TI) when all or part of the transportation is by air or vessel.  
This Month: DG Shipper Training in Charlotte and Nashville

2/3/2017

This Month: DG Shipper Training in Charlotte and Nashville

To help shippers protect personnel and maintain full compliance with the new DOT, IATA, and IMDG shipping regulations for 2017, Lion will present nationally trusted DG shipper training in Nashville, Charlotte, Houston, and more in February and March. 
December Hazmat Training in Chicago, St. Louis, & more!

11/29/2016

December Hazmat Training in Chicago, St. Louis, & more!

With 2017 only weeks away, shippers face changing 49 CFR hazmat regulations—including major updates finalized by PHMSA this year. Hazmat shipping mistakes are now more costly than ever: PHMSA raised its penalties for hazmat shipping violations this year from $75,000 per day, per violation to $77,114 per day, per violation.
How Shipping Marine Pollutants Changed in 2016

11/15/2016

How Shipping Marine Pollutants Changed in 2016

If you deal with materials that are solely hazardous for being a marine pollutant, as of January 1, 2016, the international air and vessel regulations have essentially made smaller packages non-regulated.
What’s New for the 2016 IMDG Code?

8/15/2016

What’s New for the 2016 IMDG Code?

Published once every two years by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) is the compliance manual used by the world’s hazmat vessel shippers and ocean carriers...

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