The Carrier Has The Final Say
Have you ever prepared a shipment that you were 100% certain was done according to regulation, only to have it refused by the carrier? The reason may be because carriers can put in place requirements...
View ArticleN.O.S. – Not Otherwise Specified
3 Little Letters, 1 Short Phrase The DG/HazMat world occasionally encounters confusion when there’s a need to refer to the “N.O.S.” aspect of a shipping name. The abbreviation is used in the proper...
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Training … Are You Up to Speed?
Training is needed in everything we do. Whether it is work, play or home we are constantly learning or being trained on something. We train our children for adulthood. We train our athletes how to run...
View ArticleIMDG Code, 2014 Edition Erratum & Corrigenda II
December 2015 Errata and Corrigenda IMDG issued an Erratum for “IMDG Code, 2014 Edition“. They have provided a link to customers to be able to download (PDF) and print it. Customers who purchased the...
View ArticleAnother Acronym for our Alphabet Soup (SOLAS)
IMO Amends SOLAS Shippers who load containers in Canadian waters must comply with the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and section 104.(1) of the Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations (CFTR) which...
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Changes for IMDG Code 38th Edition
Next year signals the start of a new biennium for transportation of dangerous goods. Ocean shippers should take a look at what’s in store in the new International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)...
View ArticleLithium Battery Labels as of Feb 1, 2017
Both 49 CFR and TDG are expecting to harmonize lithium battery labels into the regulations; however, both regulations are pending. HM-215N (49 CFR) was recalled, and will not be reissued for at least...
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A Small Victory for Harmonization … For Now (HM-215N)
PHMSA Withdraws Final Rule —PHMSA Update HM-215N The Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) has withdrawn a Final Rule that was...
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Compliance Language
Terminology in Regulatory Manuals Language, as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is the formal system of words or signs that people use to express thoughts and feelings. Learning a new...
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Lithium Battery Labels as of August 1, 2017
The A-Team and Lithium Battery Marks / Labels An iconic show from the 1980’s was “The A-Team”. It was about a group of former military men who worked to help those in need by using their former skill...
View ArticleRegulatory Helpdesk: September 30, 2017
This is post 1 of 1 in the series “Regulatory Helpdesk” Answers from the Helpdesk ICC supports our valued customers with access to our complimentary Regulatory Helpdesk. To further assist clients, we...
View ArticleRegulatory Helpdesk: October 9, 2017
This is post 3 of 3 in the series “Regulatory Helpdesk” Top 4 Questions From the Regulatory Helpdesk Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where we answer your dangerous goods & hazmat questions....
View ArticleRegulatory Helpdesk: November 6, 2017
This is post 7 of 7 in the series “Regulatory Helpdesk” Top 4 Questions from the Regulatory Helpdesk Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where we answer your dangerous goods & hazmat questions....
View ArticleRegulatory Helpdesk: December 4, 2017
This is post 11 of 23 in the series “Regulatory Helpdesk” Top 4 Questions from the Regulatory Helpdesk Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where we answer your dangerous goods & hazmat...
View ArticleRegulatory Helpdesk: December 11, 2017
This is post 12 of 23 in the series “Regulatory Helpdesk” Top 4 Questions from the Regulatory Helpdesk Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where we answer your dangerous goods & hazmat...
View ArticleAll Transport Regulations Updated – Even IMDG
IMDG Code Updates Here we are at the end of 2017 and the best word to summarize it is “change”. Every transport regulation had some sort of change this year. The most recent one is to the IMDG Code. A...
View ArticleRegulatory Helpdesk: January 1, 2018
This is post 14 of 23 in the series “Regulatory Helpdesk” 3 Questions from our Regulatory Helpdesk Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where we answer your dangerous goods & hazmat questions....
View ArticleLithium Battery Placarding and Segregation
Lithium Battery Segregation It is January and all of the new or updated transport regulations are in full swing. This includes the new IATA addendums and IMDG Code corrigenda that were recently...
View ArticleRegulatory Helpdesk: January 8, 2018
This is post 15 of 23 in the series “Regulatory Helpdesk” 3 Questions from our Regulatory Helpdesk Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where we answer your dangerous goods & hazmat questions....
View ArticleRegulatory Helpdesk: January 15, 2018
This is post 16 of 23 in the series “Regulatory Helpdesk” Here are the top 4 questions last week: Welcome back to the Regulatory Helpdesk where we answer your dangerous goods & hazmat questions....
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