A new global labeling system was recently adopted by UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, and the Globally Harmonized System of …
Postal Service Cargo Restricted On Passenger Aircraft
Having tightened security for passengers and their baggage, the federal government and the airlines turned their attention to items shipped by the US Postal Service …
Are Your Employee‘s Subject To Haz-mat Training?
In a letter recently submitted to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), a packaging manufacturer asked if his employees were subject to Hazardous Materials training …
Check Salvage Drum Rated Capacities For Compliance
In accordance with CFR 173.3, a Salvage Drum can be used to overpack a damaged, leaking or non-compliant container. However, according to a recent clarification …
Customs Jumps Into The Shipping Security Ring
Focusing on international shippers and freight agents, the US Customs Service has established a security program to manage the huge share of goods that move …
Un Certification Does Not Permit Swapping Components
When buying a UN specification drum, the entire design of the drum and all its components (heads, ring, gasket, bolt, nut, plugs) are defined in …