The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent pollution from ships. Just one of its responsibilities is the development of the International Maritime…
Significant Changes and Amendments to the 62nd Edition (2021) of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) publishes a new edition of its Dangerous Goods Regulations for each calendar year. In effect for the remainder of calendar year 2020 is the 61st edition. Beginning January 1, 2021 all transport of dangerous…
Calculating the “Q” Value for Different Dangerous Goods in a Single Outer Packaging (All Packed in One)
The Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) at 5.0.2.11 allow for the transportation of different dangerous goods in a single outer packaging (aka: all packed in one). A particular challenge when packing different dangerous goods…
Q&A: Must I list all overpack codes separately on the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods?
Question: Hi, Daniel, we have an IATA question for you. Note: Note: IATA is the International Air Transport Association. It’s Dangerous Goods Regulations – updated annually – contain all of the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Technical…
FAA Proposes $120,000 Civil Penalty Against UPS
The Bullet: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $120,000 civil penalty against UPS, Inc., of Atlanta, GA, for allegedly violating the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The FAA alleges that UPS, performing a shipper function, knowingly offered…
Q&A: How do I classify a Class 3 Combustible Liquid for both international and domestic transport?
This e-mail was sent from a contact form on Daniels Training Services (https://danielstraining.com) on December 05, 2019 Hello, I am trying to name a chemical for transport. It has a flashpoint of 81 C. It is not a US DOT…
Q&A: What is the proper shipping description for a limited quantity of HazMat by vessel?
Question (May 02, 2018): I have had no official training, but I have been brokering Hazardous shipment(s) for approx 25 years. I wanted to make sure that the BOL I prepared is correct. UN 3208 Metallic Substance, Water-Reactive NOS (Magnesium,…
Q&A: Must I display the Class 9 Miscellaneous Placard on a cargo transport unit by vessel?
Question received March 26, 2018: Mr Stoehr, I was doing some research when I came across your website and had a question on the requirement for a Class 9 placard on an international vessel shipment via CTU (Cargo Transport Unit,…
FAQ: How can lithium batteries be effectively protected against short circuit?
All regulations pertaining to the transport in commerce of lithium cells and batteries share a requirement that the cell or battery be packaged in a manner to prevent short circuits during transportation. Left unsaid by the regulations is how this…
Q&A: Can we ship a hydrogen peroxide solution by highway? By air?
Question (March 08, 2018): We intend to ship a hydrogen peroxide solution, 20-40% w/w, via roadways. We are getting conflicting information on the required labeling. Is an oxidizer warning label required? Thanks My answer: Thank you for contacting me. Please…