To try and stem the tide of HMH (HazMat Hallucinations) I’ve picked some of the biggest culprits in over half …
A USPS Tool Every DG Shipper Should Bookmark
First of all, shout out to Labelmaster for their post that mentioned an increase in US Postal Service Hazmat Fees. …
Spot the Error: The “Clean” Hazmat Package That Isn’t
There are a couple of errors with this package. Let’s assume its a .5 kg battery in here. Some might …
Impactful Changes on the Horizon for Dangerous Goods
DGTA Chair and Vice Chair Jose Antonio Perea Perches … and the UN “broken chair” in the background. What an …
May I Have More Lithium Please
Tracey Hemingway-Wright made a post about her label printing operation and as I was commenting on it, I though maybe …
Does IATA SP A802 Require UN Specification Packaging for Limited Quantity CO₂ Cartridges?
Calling all IATA DG experts… I have another brain twister for the “Wisdom of the [DG] Crowds.” An ICAO/IATA SP …
IATA DGR Labeling Errors: Corrosive Labels, LQ Marks, and CAO Labels Explained
I just noticed something, IATA has no class number on the corrosive label. Jeez, I’ve been looking at this forever …
ValuJet – The Ghost of American Airlines 132
May 11, 2026 Here’s an angle on this 30th anniversary of the value jet disaster that you probably won’t hear …
Who is safer? The Battle of the Batteries
This is odd (or I’m missing something). Why would standalone Sodium-ion batteries (UN3551) be MORE regulated than small standalone Lithium-Ion …
Special Provisions: The Step That Saves You Time (and Mistakes)
A common thing DG shippers (and everyone) often forgets. ALWAYS check special provisions for an item. I’ve gotten burned by …










