It has been just over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic forced Amendment 39-18 (2018 Edition) into effect, and we would like to remind everyone utilizing the IMDG Code for your vessel shipments that this extended validity expires on May… Continue Reading
Spring is the season of new beginnings. It is the time to declutter, trim, and get rid of what you might no longer need. For those in the hazmat shipping industry, it is the right time to replace old and… Continue Reading
The US DOT has recently announced the Final Rule regarding minimum and maximum penalty increases for hazmat shipping violations. These civil financial penalties for the failure to comply with HMR (hazardous materials regulations) are usually increased each year to match… Continue Reading
When it comes to the transportation of hazardous materials/dangerous goods by surface, air, or water, the word “certification” is often cited as a regulatory requirement for hazmat employees. But what exactly is hazmat certification? Used in this context, “certification” is… Continue Reading
Welcome to the sixth and final installment of Hazmat University’s DG Journal. Today we will discuss the IMDG shipping by vessel limited quantities (LQ) process, and the 16 steps to bear in mind when preparing these shipments. Read on for… Continue Reading
Welcome to this week’s installment of the DG Journal! Today we will explore the 14 essential steps in the IMDG (IMO) Shipping by Vessel process. This shipping by vessel/ocean guide will walk you through the IMDG non-limited quantity shipping guidelines… Continue Reading
DG shipping interruptions have the potential to wreak havoc on everyone’s holiday season if logistical procedures and regulations are not handled properly. This is especially true since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Supply chain interruptions can snowball into major headaches for… Continue Reading
More than 3 billion tons of hazardous material are transported in the United States each year and 261,000 tons are being transported by air. When these DG shipments are not properly classified, identified, marked, labeled, documented and stowed, they can… Continue Reading
Our online hazmat training specialists are often asked if marine pollutants in non-bulk packaging are regulated as hazardous materials. The answer is not so simple: it depends: The regulation of a marine pollutant depends on the mode of transport used.… Continue Reading
IMDG segregation can be complicated for the uninitiated. Here’s how IMDG training can help, courtesy of Hazmat University. Continue Reading
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