On: August 5, 2024 By: Robert Smith
Before you can ship dangerous goods by air, you need to complete the required transport documents: the air waybill and the IATA Dangerous Goods form, also known as the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods. Learn when and how to complete the form, including a field-by-field description.
On: March 2, 2022 By: Robert Smith
Depending on whether you ship domestically within the U.S. or you ship internationally, the regulations for shipping hazardous materials and dangerous goods can be different. You need to understand when a good is considered dangerous and when it is considered hazardous.
On: January 15, 2018 By: Robert Smith
Training employees to understand hazmat shipping regulations is critical to any export operation. The DOT must validate your training processes.
On: November 20, 2017 By: Robert Smith
Hazmat shipping is a complex topic for a lot of exporters. Here are answers to 3 common questions I hear often.
On: October 23, 2017 By: Robert Smith
A savvy shipper should know all dangerous goods regulations, but they can save money if they know how the regulations can be used to their advantage.
On: January 5, 2015 By: Robert Smith
Losses from improperly packed containers add up to $5 billion annually. Here's what you need to know to ensure your cargo doesn't end up overboard.
On: November 3, 2014 By: Robert Smith
If you don’t think it’s important to put some real thought into how you pack your shipping containers, keep this in mind: Losses from improperly packed containers add up to $5 billion a year worldwide.
On: September 1, 2014 By: Robert Smith
Understanding hazardous materials regulations can be confusing, but it's worth figuring out. The penalties for noncompliance can be very high.
On: April 28, 2014 By: Robert Smith
If not done properly, a routine hazmat shipment can cost a shipper an awful lot of money. With recent increases in penalties, that's never been more true.
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