What are operator variations, and how do they impact your hazmat shipments?

Labelmaster - August 13, 2020 - Hazmat Transport, International Regulations

The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual—known throughout the supply chain as the “IATA DGR”—is universally acknowledged as the world’s single authority on the compliant transport of hazardous materials by air. It’s more than 1,000 pages thick. Surely IATA has issued every rule any shipper would need to know, right? Not quite. There’s a whole chapter…

DG Digest: USPS Offers Two Pub. 52 Change Proposals

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - August 10, 2020 - DG Digest

The nation enters the second week of August with most of the country still struggling to contain the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  Be sure you, your family, and your workplace colleagues do the best you can to help stop the spread and protect everyone’s health.  There was a variety of news this week. The Postal Service…

The new DG Exchange: Your connection to the Dangerous Goods supply chain community

Labelmaster - August 7, 2020 - Supply Chain

Not long ago, a longtime friend and colleague told us, “I wish the Dangerous Goods Symposium could somehow happen all year long.” That idea – a year-round place where supply chain and business professionals can connect and share their questions, insights and experience about Dangerous Goods—was the inspiration for the DG Exchange. Launching August 10,…

Beirut explosion reinforces need for hazmat storage safety

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - August 5, 2020 - Incidents Report

On August 4th, 2020, a massive explosion destroyed the port and devastated much of the city of Beirut, Lebanon, located on the Mediterranean Sea.  While only preliminary reports exist as of press time, indications are that the blast may have been the result of the detonation for causes yet to be determined of up to…

DG Digest: PHMSA issues ICR on safety of last week’s ruling allowing LNG on railways

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - August 3, 2020 - DG Digest

The nation enters August still struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic; so far at least it shows little signs of abating in most of the country.  We can all help control this outbreak by following appropriate CDC guidelines, being mindful of our neighbors, and doing our best to help.  We can win this fight, but we…

Supply Chain Moves: Week of August 03 2020

Labelmaster - August 2, 2020 - Supply Chain Moves

  Week of August 3rd, 2020 Linking technology news with Dangerous Goods compliance The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the critical role technology plays within the supply chain. And for some, it has placed a spotlight on the need for greater investment in technology moving forward. To help companies keep a pulse on technology trends impacting…

Results of the 5th Annual DG Confidence Outlook: strengths, weaknesses and tremendous resilience

Labelmaster - July 30, 2020 - Infographics

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the global dangerous goods supply chain. Yet even as the industry has shown tremendous resilience, this crisis has shed light on weaknesses related to DG organizations’ ability to keep shipments safe and compliant, and the need for further investment in DG training, technology and infrastructure. The 5th annual DG…

DG Digest: PHMSA and FRA to allow LNG (UN 1972) on railways in enhanced tankers

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - July 27, 2020 - DG Digest

As we approach the end of July, response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to dominate the nation’s attention and effort. Accelerating infection rates in many regions are causing renewed shutdowns at some employers. What we can do as an industry is to work to help keep our employees as safe as possible, and ensure that…

How to evaluate and evolve your Dangerous Goods training program—part 2

Labelmaster - July 23, 2020 - Training

Last week, we shared strategies from leading Dangerous Goods trainers for evaluating hazmat training programs to determine when they need updating. Here are some powerful tips for evolving your training program to match your current operation—and preparing it for future growth. If 2020 has proved anything, it’s that businesses must always be ready to adapt…

DG Digest: Transport Canada provides regulatory relief for heath care workers and ICAO offers guidance for “iPACKS” amid pandemic.

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - July 20, 2020 - DG Digest

Mid-July is here and the U.S. continues to struggle against a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s important for everyone to take all the actions they can to help protect themselves, their families, and their fellow employees as we all continue to work towards a resolution of this extraordinary circumstance. It was a moderately active week on…