Week of January 23rd, 2023 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance Data has become one of the most important assets in the supply chain. An organization’s ability to access, analyze and use this information will be key in determining its success moving forward. Let’s examine some recent ways the industry is leveraging…
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Embracing Sustainability in DG Packaging: A Path Forward
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Shaping the Future of Dangerous Goods: 2024 DG Symposium Recap
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The Best of the Best in the Dangerous Goods Industry: The 2024 DG Hall of Fame
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Label Finder Updates Include International Shipping Options
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Looking Back to Move Forward: Leading Dangerous Goods Insight from Last Year
2022 was another challenging year for the global Dangerous Goods (DG) supply chain. As the leading solution provider to the DG industry, Labelmaster is committed to keeping the market informed on the latest trends, challenges, regulations and best practices to help organizations maintain safe and compliant supply chains. Here are some of the top insights…
Hazmat Quizmaster: An easy 2-minute quiz for Dangerous Goods newbies.
STAY SAFE, STAY SANE AND STAY COMPLIANT! Whether you’re shipping hazmat for the first time or it’s been part of your operation for years, Labelmaster has the resources you need to keep your operation efficient and compliant. Questions? Get the answers you need from the Labelmaster Regulatory Hotline. Make sure your shipments are safe and…
DG Digest: New IATA handling guides for lithium batteries and more civil penalty fee updates
Brrrr! It’s cold out! As we continue to slog through the worst part of winter, be sure that your employees are ready to cope with it safely in your workplace. That applies especially to any worker who is required to labor out-of-doors. It’s easy to have frostbite and other cold weather dangers suddenly become a…
Supply Chain Moves: Week of January 9th, 2023
Week of January 9th, 2023 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance Every busy holiday shopping season is followed up by a surge of retail returns. This puts a spotlight on the need for better reverse logistics processes, especially when shipping dangerous goods. Let’s examine some recent industry news. SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS OUR…
Federal agencies publish list of civil penalty fee amount adjustments
Welcome back, everyone, and Happy New Year! Here comes 2023! Hopefully, everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. Now it’s time to bear down, grit our teeth, and slog through the rest of the winter. It’s also time for another year of the DG Digest, and we’ll do our best to keep bringing you…
Important lithium battery updates: PHMSA final rules on air transport, and CPSC recommendations for devices and eBikes
Here we are in the midst of the winter holiday season! Hopefully, everyone is having a chance to throttle back a little and enjoy time with friends and family. Remember—don’t overdo it! Be safe while driving and doing all the once-a-year things that often happen at this time of the year. No one needs any…
DG Digest: IATA publishes an addendum to the 64th Edition of the DGR and IMO publishes significant changes to its new Amendment.
December continues its slow slide into the official beginning of winter, with the solstice on the 21st—just a couple of days away. Stay warm and safe! The holidays are here, and no one wants to be ill or injured for them. Take the right steps to protect yourself and your fellow employees! It was a…
2022’s most important hazmat regulations—and a 2023 preview
Was 2022 a return to normal in the Dangerous Goods galaxy? By one measure, the answer is yes. For the first time since the global pandemic started in March 2020, a full year passed without any significant hazmat regulations relating to COVID-19. The world’s regulatory bodies have largely returned to their standard order of business—setting…
DG Digest: DOT enforcement relaxation cited to address conflicts with coming harmonization
Here we are in mid-December, with the holiday rush in full swing. Lots of our fellow employees are thinking about anything but work—it’s natural, this time of year. As HSE professionals, let’s make sure we help our workers stay focused on safety as they work their way through these next few weeks. The best holiday…
