As the use of lithium-ion batteries grows, so do the safety concerns. Why the Change? A January fire aboard an Air Busan plane in South Korea, …
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Lithium Battery Incidents in Aviation Continue to Rise
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released its latest report on lithium battery-related aviation incidents, revealing a troubling trend. In 2024, the FAA verified …
LTL Freight Classification Changes Starting July 2025
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is implementing significant updates to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system, effective July 19, 2025. These changes aim …
Your Home is Full of Hazardous Materials – Oh My!
In last month’s newsletter, we wrote about the 15 most hazardous types of cargo. So, in hopes of surprising a few more of our readers, here …
DOT Changes Hazmat Regs for Lithium Batteries
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has introduced a new Final Rule. Announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, this rule …
New Standards Development on Battery Fire Safety
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is considering developing a comprehensive standard, proposed as NFPA 800, Battery Safety Code, to provide uniform minimum requirements for fire, …