U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta sent to Congress proposed legislation that would strengthen security and safety in the transport of the nation‘s hazardous materials. "We are …
Test Results Of 24-hour Delayed Drop Are Completed
Determined to establish the most critical time to perform the Open Head Drop Test for a liquid open head steel drum, recent testing was completed …
A Disappointing Settlement Of Valujet
Recently, the Federal Appeals Court threw out 8 of the 9 convictions, and most of the $11 Million penalty against a now defunct jet-repair company. …
Is It Really In The Name Of Safety?
UN testing criteria for drop tests state that "where more then one orientation is possible for a given drop test, the orientation most likely to …
Increased Acceptance Rules For Air Shipments
New Cargo Rules for Passenger Carrying Aircraft are being implemented as a result of the terrorist incidents that occurred last month. Shippers using freight forwarders …
Beware Of Unknown Shippers
The definition of a "known shipper" is a person or entity for which a carrier or indirect carrier has reliable information indicating; 1) a customer …