New Lithium Battery Rules January 2020: Battery Test Report
Would you agree with this statement? Lithium battery transport regulations can be very confusing. Well starting January 1, 2020 there is likely to be a bit more confusion at least …
Mysteries of the SDS/MSDS Answered
Is the SDS required in a dg/hazmat shipment? Many dangerous goods (hazardous materials) shippers ask common questions about Safety Data Sheets (SDS), formerly know as MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets). …
There’s no free lunch
Good news and bad news about shipping lithium batteries. There’s good news and bad news about Dangerous Goods training for shipping lithium batteries. First, the good news: it can be …
eBay to Charge Customers for Non-Compliant Hazmat Packages
If you are like me, you may have received packages with online purchases containing lithium batteries or other Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials (DG/Hazmat) improperly prepared or even leaking their contents. Finally, …
Harmonizing Domestic & International DG/Hazmat Regulations for 2019
By: Terry Poland, DG Instructor, Transportation Development Group © 2019 The UN refers to world governments, or simply countries, as “States,” as in “State Variations,” which can be found in …
The Table-1 Trigger
By: Terry Poland DG Instructor, Transportation Development Group © 2019 Recently, a good customer of ours sent a tech-support question regarding a Class-7, Radioactive Material shipment. When I explained to …
DOT Releases New Rules for Lithium Battery Shippers – effective immediately
Unlike most transport rule changes, there is no a transition period for this rule. This makes it critical for companies transporting lithium batteries to understand the changes and ensure their …
IATA Calls For Clampdown On Rogue Lithium Battery Shippers
Alongside key players in the lithium battery supply chain, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to enforce stricter international regulations regarding the transportation of lithium batteries. …