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 …
Department of Transporation and the United Nations
DOT/UN
Tired of Reading Closure Instructions? Try Our New Videos
Even though you may be purchasing a drum that meets the United Nations criteria for shipping hazardous materials, the proper closure of the drum is …
BACK-OFF Prevention Addressed in Canada
For many years, during DOT audits, customers are often asked to provide technical information regarding the prevention of the closure plug Back-Off. By definition, Back-Off …
What to do when the DOT Inspector Arrives at Your Door!
Before an inspection, all companies should establish procedures for dealing with visits by a regulatory inspector. These procedures should address a policy on taking pictures …
Can you Interpret the Marking on the Bottom of your 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 …
New Regulation for Lithium Battery Manufacturers and Distributors
There is a new requirement for lithium cells and batteries that has the potential of creating a huge wave within the dangerous goods community within …