As of June 15, 2015, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has banned passengers and crew from storing electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and other battery-powered electronic smoking devices in checked bags on passenger airlines. This final ruling follows an advisory warning to the airline industry issued by ICAO in December 2014 regarding safety concerns related to…
Regulatory Issues Addressing Crude Oil / Ethanol Shipments by Rail
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. CT It is more important than ever for companies that ship crude oil and flammable products to ensure they are compliant. In this webinar you will learn about: Proposed tank cars for North America. Compliance with DOT/TSA regulations – shipper and carrier requirements Exceptions taken by DOT inspectors…
Dangerous Goods Symposium for Instructors and Practitioners
Learn More about the 2016 Dangerous Goods Symposium. Registration is Open! Hotel and Travel Information The Loews Hotel Chicago 455 North Park Drive Chicago, IL 60611 Hotel Reservations: Call 877-868-8232 or make your reservation online. Mention Code ALC906 to secure the group rate of $199/night. Learn More
DG and the C-suite: What every executive needs to know
In the first Master Series video, Labelmaster President Alan Schoen makes the case that Dangerous Goods (DG) shipping should be a topic at the CEO level and needs to be a bigger business discussion than it currently is. Beyond simply avoiding fines, proper DG management can be a core competitive advantage.
Infographic | What exactly are Dangerous Goods?
Beyond explosives, corrosives and other flammable or radioactive materials, the Dangerous Goods classification encompasses a surprising array of everyday items. This infographic takes a look at some of the things people might be surprised to learn are regulated when it comes to shipping. To learn more about these and other important DG topics…