There are so many codes and designations regarding containers that it can be overwhelming to know, much less remember, which drums are designed and certified …
2019
Decoding the UN Marking on a Drum
Every UN certified drum has a “birthmark” but few shippers know the meaning of these markings. In accordance with UN recommendations, certified markings indicate the …
Thinking “Outside the Bottle“, the Growth of Boxed Wines
Writing in “Shanken News Daily”, Danny Sullivan reports that “Premium boxed wines have become an increasingly potent force in the U.S. market, with multiple boxed …
Carbon Steel on the Rise, Stainless Steel Still a Favorite
When it comes to industrial containers and shipping, there’s a reason stainless steel drums are a favorite. Their strength and versatility make them the perfect …
NTSB the 2019 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements
The National Transportation Safety Board announced its 2019 – 2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements, during a recent event held at the National …
Shippers Must Have Closure Instructions on File
By now, most of our Newsletter readers know that for all HazMat packagings, the packaging manufacturer is required by CFR 178.2(c) to deliver Closure Instructions …