The Department of Transportation plays an active part in the United States Government’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). As a member of the White House …
Department of Transporation and the United Nations
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Safe Packaging and Transportation of COVID-19 Materials
Infectious substances, such as certain COVID-19 tainted materials, can pose a risk to health, safety, and property if packaged and transported incorrectly. When transporting such …
Drum Components that are UN Certified are not Interchangeable.
While steel drums may look alike, once they are United Nations certified for hazardous materials, they are as unique as the manufacturer. The entire design …
Pack it Right! Ship it Right!
A compliant shipment of dangerous goods has never been more critical, more complex and more expensive if done improperly. In addition to lives at risk, …
Get Ready to Receive a DOT Inspection
If you are shipping or receiving any type of dangerous goods or hazardous materials, it is likely that one day, when you are in the …
Rogue Lithium Battery Shipments Under Scrutiny
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International …