France has initiated a multilateral special agreement under ADR on the carriage of damaged or defective lithium cells and batteries of UN 3090, 3091, 3480 and 3481.
MARITIME A one-day event held to discuss the IMDG/ADR interface developed into something of a face-off between shippers and carriers over container weighing. At least it was productive!
Beginning our fourth year of publication, thirty years ago this month, HCB had at least begun using colour pictures on the front cover, and even here and there within the pages.
As from October 29, the Scottish Qualifications Authority will be issuing new-style photo card ADR Dangerous Goods Driver Training certificates for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
UPDATE Any regulatory seminar has to take into account the fact that many of the delegates are active in international business and are seeking information on what is going on elsewhere. So it was at this year’s VCA seminar, where UK operators were brought up to date on European and international developments
ROAD As the list of Contracting Parties to ADR continues to grow, some thought is being given to providing some help on implementation by states acceding the Agreement. On the other hand, the last-minute adoption of some significant new provisions for entry into force next year seems destined to make matters harder for all involved
CLASSIFICATION As Europe’s dynamic regulatory landscape continues to evolve, access to accurate and comprehensive regulatory data is becoming increasingly critical. In fact, data often serves as the cornerstone of transport and workplace safety initiatives, and its importance cannot be underestimated.
CONFERENCE REPORT The theme for COSTHA’s 2012 annual forum was ‘The Quest for Global Compliance’. The fellowship of delegates had plenty of expert guides to lead them on that voyage, with a few stops along the way for refreshments
The UN Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) has made some minor alterations to the texts amending the 2013 text of the ADR regulations, as approved at the 91st session of WP15.
