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How to Find Watt-hour Rating of Lithium-ion Batteries

4/1/2024

How to Find Watt-hour Rating of Lithium-ion Batteries

Updated: April 1, 2024. For lithium-ion batteries, energy density is measured in Watt-hour rating or Wh rating. The greater the energy density, the greater the potential hazard in transportation. This blog and video cover how to calculate or find the Watt-hour rating.
PHMSA Answers 19 Questions About Hazmat Training

3/14/2024

PHMSA Answers 19 Questions About Hazmat Training

PHMSA released a third set of FAQs meant to increase the understanding and awareness of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). This is part of an effort that was announced almost two years ago.
Hazmat Safety Advisory: Nurse Tank Launched 300 Feet

2/26/2024

Hazmat Safety Advisory: Nurse Tank Launched 300 Feet

A US DOT Safety Advisory warns hazardous materials stakeholders about potential "catastrophic failure" of a hazmat packaging known as nurse tanks made by one manufacturer during a five-year time window.
How Undeclared Hazmat Gets Discovered In Transit

1/15/2024

How Undeclared Hazmat Gets Discovered In Transit

With thousands of undeclared shipments posing potential threat to worker safety, public health, and supply chain security every year, some may wonder: How would someone know that a package contains hazmat if the package displays no hazmat markings or labels?
Relaxed Shipping Regulations for Fireworks, Tracer Ammunition Proposed

11/30/2023

Relaxed Shipping Regulations for Fireworks, Tracer Ammunition Proposed

For businesses that ship low-hazard fireworks or small arms ammunition, a rule proposed by US DOT last week aims to streamline compliance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).   
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). 
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. 
DOT Suspends Authorization for LNG in Rail Tank Cars

9/5/2023

DOT Suspends Authorization for LNG in Rail Tank Cars

Update: US DOT is suspending authorization of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in rail tank cars until the agency can complete a new rule to modify the requirements, or June 30, 2025, whichever comes first.
PHMSA Answers Hazmat Incident Report FAQs

8/18/2023

PHMSA Answers Hazmat Incident Report FAQs

PHMSA's second Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) info release for hazmat shippers and stakeholders focuses on reporting hazardous materials transportation incidents.
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. 

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