The shipping industry has to take the necessary precautions with hazardous materials to ensure the safety of the packaged materials, environment, handlers and the facilities …
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Undeclared Dangerous Goods Causing Ship Fires
Dangerous goods are never as dangerous as when they are in transit. The shipping of dangerous goods is risky, but when the packagers and shippers …
Drone Delivery Business First to get FAA Approval
An offshoot of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has become the first drone operator to receive government approval as an airline, an important …
7A Type A Drums
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 …
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 …
A Legacy of Information-Sharing Among Steel Drum Manufacturers
The steel drum has been the favorite container for shipping bulk cargo for a century, so the steel drum manufacturing industry has been around a …