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
Transport Canada published Amendment 9 to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations in Part II of Canada Gazette this past March 3, bringing the changes into effect.
EUROPE While industry is getting to grips with the regulatory amendments that come into force in 2011, the regulators are already cracking on with those that will take effect in 2013.
MULTIMODAL As was to be expected, the UN transport experts had plenty to deal with at their June meeting. Some major changes were adopted but others will have to wait until the final session of the biennium.
