PHMSA announced that the agency and its modal partners will temporarily exercise enforcement discretion for any offeror or carrier currently […]
Category: IATA/ICAO HazMat Alerts
July 25, 2019: Mandatory January 1, 2020: Lithium Battery Test Summary
Effective January 1, 2020 manufacturers and distributors of lithium cell batteries are going to be required to make a lithium […]
November 14, 2018: Significant Changes and Amendments to 60th Edition of IATA DGR
The 60th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations will incorporate several significant changes including changing of the word “risk” to […]
February 27, 2017: PHMSA Issues Notice Regarding IMDG Code and ICAO Technical Instructions
PHMSA has issued a notice to offerors and carriers of hazardous materials regarding the 2017-2018 ICAO Technical Instructions for the […]
February 16, 2017: Amendments Included in 58th Edition of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
The 58th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations includes numerous amendments that were made by both the ICAO Dangerous […]
December 13, 2016: UPS and FedEx Announce Restrictions on Lithium Batteries
As of January 1, 2017 FedEx Express and UPS will no longer be accepting shipments containing stand alone lithium batteries […]
September 15, 2016: Significant Changes and Amendments to the 58TH Edition (2017) DGR
IATA has released a list of changes that will be included in the 58th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods […]
May 19, 2016: (FR)(HM-262) Final Rule Issued on Electronic Smoking Devices on-board Aircraft
PHMSA has issued a final rule regarding lithium batteries on board aircraft. Passengers and crew members will no longer be […]
April 7, 2016: (SA) ICAO Lithium Ion Battery Prohibition Safety Advisory
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration issued a safety advisory concerning the transportation of lithium ion batteries on aircraft. The […]
February 22, 2016: ICAO Council Prohibits Lithium-Ion Cargo Shipments on Passenger Aircraft
Effective April 1, 2016 lithium batteries will no longer be permitted as cargo on passenger aircraft. Passengers and crew members […]
