IMDG Code

BADGP of honour

CONFERENCE REPORT Most trade associations perform a Janus-like function, on the one hand disseminating news and information to their members and on the other lobbying on behalf of members to legislators. BADGP’s annual meeting shows both of those functions off in a single day

VOSA staff members wearing company vests

All over the place

USA Two recent final rules published by PHMSA make a number of changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Those in scope of the rules are advised to check carefully to see if their operations are affected

Hazmat boxes

Box clever

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!

Delegates at NI conference 2012

We have a problem

LITHIUM BATTERIES The importance of the hazards posed by lithium batteries in the air transport chain can be gauged from the turnout at a recent two-day workshop organised by IATA. There were some surprises in store for attendees

UPS cargo plane crash

CINS of emission

CONTAINERS Anecdotal evidence suggests that plenty of dangerous goods incidents happen at sea but go unreported. A group of liner operators is trying to get to the bottom of the issue by collecting real data, which is already generating some interesting conclusions

Maersk tanker Juan

Country life

CONFERENCE REPORT DGAC’s Annual Conference decamped to Nashville this year, presenting a novel mix of sessions covering regulatory updates, training issues and interactive workshops. As usual, there was plenty to discuss

DGAC 2012 - Delegate in crowd asks a question

On the brink

MULTIMODAL As the scope of the UN model regulations extends into new areas, it is no surprise that the UN experts need time to reflect and consult with individuals even more expert in certain areas. By remitting so many papers back for further work, however, the Sub-committee does seem to have left a lot to be decided at this month’s final session of the current biennium

Winning football team

On the right lines

RAIL Increased awareness of environmental pollution issues and the risk posed to public health by atmospheric pollution from motor vehicle exhaust emissions has begun to rekindle interest in rail freight transport among a number of Japanese companies keen to improve their green credentials

Japanese trains

Fighting the corner

JAPAN The local tank container sector is facing challenging times as Japan’s chemicals market undergoes a long-term transition with production of basic commodities being moved offshore to lower cost countries elsewhere in Asia and imports are growing as a result

Taiji Tano - director and general manager of Japan Dangerous Goods Container Association (JDGCA)

The Code in brief

SEA Amendment 36-12 to the IMDG Code is available for use from January 1, 2013. Users will find some major changes in the new edition

Tanker YM Hamburg
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