On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or “FAST Act.” It is the first law enacted in …
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Food Grade Containers: Steel vs. Plastic
Food grade drums and containers come in a myriad of different shapes, sizes and materials, but at Skolnik Industries, we stick to steel. Food grade …
Giant Cargo Ship Arrives at US Port!
On December 26, 2015, the Port of Oakland berthed the largest cargo ship to ever visit the U.S. The CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, at 1,310-feet …
EPA Announces 2015 Environmental Enforcement Results
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2015 annual enforcement and compliance results highlighted by large cases that reduce pollution, level the playing field …
NEW Safety at Sea requirements effective July 1, 2016
A new publication has been developed that addresses a number of questions raised with respect to a new Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirement …
Lithium Battery Video and DOT Update
If you are unfamiliar with the dangers of transporting lithium batteries, this video is an outstanding review of the issues at hand: /www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_c6bRPdO_8 On September …