If you ship HazMat/Dangerous Goods by vessel in international waters, then you must comply with the regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code). But to comply you must make certain that…
Summary of Significant Changes to the 2016 Edition of the IMDG Code
The international transportation of a dangerous good by vessel – over water – is subject to the dangerous goods code of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). What is the IMO? What is the IMDG Code? The IMDG Code is published…
Use of the New Hazard Class 9 Lithium Battery Label
The transportation in commerce of a package containing a lithium battery is subject to both domestic and international transportation regulations. Depending on the classification of the lithium battery package several types of hazard communication methods (labels and/or package marks) may…
Use of the New Lithium Battery Mark
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Use of the New Class 9-Lithium Batteries Label
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Q&A: The Marine Pollutant Exception
This is a question from a customer of mine. I had provided them with HazMat Employee Training (to meet USDOT regulations), training for the shippers and packers of dangerous goods by air as required by the International Air Transport Association…
General Requirements and Provisions for the Transportation of Lithium Batteries
The transportation of a lithium cell or battery requires the shipper to ensure it meets certain standards of testing and production before its transportation in commerce can be considered. The purpose of this article is to identify and explain the general…
Quick Take: Determination of Packing Group for a Class 8 Corrosive
Whether shipping a hazardous material or dangerous good by highway, air, rail or vessel; whether transported internationally or within the U.S.; the shipper of a hazardous material is responsible for its classification. This includes – among other things – determining…
Classification of Lithium Batteries for Transportation in Commerce
Persons involved in the transportation in commerce of lithium batteries are subject to the regulations of at least one – or perhaps all – of the following regulatory agencies: The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) within the U.S. Department…
Q&A: Using the Marine Pollutant Marking by Land and Water
Here’s a question someone posted to Hazmat101, a Yahoogroup on December 1, 2015: To compare notes. Are marine pollutant placards required on a truck that contains non-bulk packages on its way to the port per 49 CFR? What if the…