Understanding the perception of the DOT will help a shipper to comply with classification, package selection, and mode of transportation. Here are 4 items from …
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“Cheers!” The Birth of the Champagne Bottle
At the start of the 16th century, spurred by the invention of the printing press and a push for overseas exploration, wood had become a …
Report Issued by RIPA on US Reconditioning Activity
Reusable packagings continue to thrive in the global economy. To understand the breakdown of the usage of these packagings, the Reuseable Industrial Packaging Association (RIPA) …
Free HazMat Training Webinars from DOT
PHMSA offers Hazmat transportation training workshops and webinars throughout the year. These free training opportunities are for anyone who offers or transports hazardous materials in …
Could a Tool to Combat Coronavirus Also Protect Grapevines from an Annual Threat?
Scientists and vintners are exploring using UV lights, now being employed in HVAC systems to reduce the threat of COVID-19, as a weapon against mildew …
Being Prepared for an Unscheduled DOT Inspection
Manufacturer’s and Reconditioners of UN certified packagings are, at all times, subject to unscheduled inspections by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Recently, …