On September 25th, 2008, representatives from the DOT met for the second time with the Reusable Industrial Packaging Association, RIPA, and other packaging industry associations …
Increased LTL Rates for Empty Steel Drums Is Now In Effect
As of August 23rd, 2008, the rates charged for transporting empty (new) steel drums has increased due to reclassification by the Commodity Classification Standards Board …
Salvage Drum Definition Clarified by DOT
Per CFR 173.3(c), Salvage Drums have long been used as overpacks for the efficient and effective transport of damaged, defective or leaking containers, irrespective of …
Shippers of TIH (Poison Inhalation) Drums Should Re-Qualify Their Cap Seals
At the request of a customer that ships materials poisonous by inhalation (TIH drums, formerly known as PIH), we have researched and learned that the …
Skolnik Hosts DOT/UN Testing Symposium
Since the adoption of performance oriented packaging standards (POPS) more than 10 years ago, the US has been the only country to allow manufacturers and …
COSTHA Initiates Return Logistics Safety Program
The returning of products to a retail facility, sales agency, distribution center or manufacturer is referred to as Reverse Logistics. Reasons for return may include, …