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Who is responsible for shipping Dangerous Goods?

Who is responsible for shipping Dangerous Goods?

Shipping dangerous goods (DG) is a highly regulated process that requires the active involvement of several parties, both in New Zealand and internationally. These hazardous materials, which can pose risks to health, safety, and the environment, must be transported with care. The responsibility for ensuring their safe shipping is shared among the shipper, carrier, freight forwarder, and regulatory authorities. The Shipper The shipper is ultimately responsible for ensuring the proper handling of dangerous goods. In New Zealand, this includes complying with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO) and the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005. The shipper...

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Class 3 and Class 8 200L Drums

What is a Packing Group in Dangerous Goods?

When transporting hazardous materials, safety is a top priority. Dangerous goods (DG) are substances that can pose significant risks to people, property, and the environment. These materials can be explosive, toxic, flammable, corrosive, or radioactive. To ensure these substances are handled and transported safely, international regulations classify dangerous goods into different categories. One of the key ways dangerous goods are categorised is through Packing Groups (PG), which help define the level of risk a substance presents during transportation. In this blog post, we’ll explain what packing groups are, how they’re determined, and why they’re so important for safely transporting hazardous...

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Lithium Battery Guidance Document

Lithium Battery Guidance Document

IATA has released an updated guidance document to help shippers better understand the requirements for transporting lithium batteries. This free resource includes packing instructions and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), offering a concise overview based on the 65th (2024) Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). Link: Lithium Battery Guidance Document 2024

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Dangerous Goods Placard

What are Dangerous Goods?

The safe transportation and handling of hazardous materials are critical to protecting public health, safety, the environment, and property. Whether you're involved in logistics, shipping, manufacturing, or any other industry dealing with chemicals or other hazardous substances, understanding the classification of dangerous goods is essential. In this blog post, we'll explore how dangerous goods are classified, the regulations governing their transport both in New Zealand and internationally, and why getting it right is key to maintaining safety and compliance. What Are Dangerous Goods? Dangerous goods (also referred to as hazardous materials) are substances that pose a risk to health, safety,...

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