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When people think about dangerous goods, they usually think about things like dynamite. Ebola virus. Radioactives glowing greenly in the...

Barbara Foster March 14, 2022

We touched briefly in my previous blog regarding the safety issues surrounding COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits and their disposal....

ICC Regulatory Expert March 09, 2022

In the past two years, we have seen a drastic drop in air passenger travel due to the pandemic, but...

Elton Woodfine March 07, 2022

This post was originally published in March 2022 and has been updated in November 2024 for accuracy. Keep it Straight...

Michael Zendano March 02, 2022

When choosing a proper shipping name, you look first for the substance itself, then for either chemical family name (Alcohols,...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP February 28, 2022

A recent helpdesk call led me to investigate the exemption outlined in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations called (1.39) Class...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP February 23, 2022

From our team to yours, we hope you have a very Happy Holidays! We hope that this festive season you’re...

December 16, 2021

As we reach the end of the year, we need to start planning for the changes that await us in...

Barbara Foster December 14, 2021

The holiday season is upon us! Many of us have started shopping and want to send gifts to our family...

November 28, 2022

This post was originally published in June 2016 and has been updated in December 2021 for accuracy. If you are...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP December 10, 2021

This post was originally published in December 2015 and has been updated in December 2021 for accuracy. 3 Little Letters,...

ICC Regulatory Expert December 10, 2021

Shipping dangerous goods should never be a gamble. Receiving dangerous goods training that is clear and concise will give you...

Michael Zendano December 08, 2021

DG / HazMat Industry Acronyms Have you ever spoken with a seasoned Hazmat professional who is seemingly talking in gibberish??...

The past two years have created many changes in how we work. One change I’ve noticed is that, since most...

Barbara Foster November 22, 2021

This post was originally published in January 2018 and has been updated in November 2021 for accuracy. A freight forwarder...

ICC Regulatory Expert November 18, 2021

An individual should always check the rules and regulations when working with flammable, dangerous goods. The Global Harmonization System (GHS)...

Elton Woodfine November 17, 2021

Depending on the regulation, there are very specific requirements on what type of outer and inner packaging you must use...

Michael Zendano November 15, 2021

All dangerous goods are tested for something or another. There are specific tests and criteria to follow to find out...

Karrie Ishmael, CDGP November 10, 2021

Is a lithium-ion battery pack considered UN3481, Lithium-ion batteries contained in equipment, or UN3480, Lithium-ion batteries? This is a question...

ICC Regulatory Expert November 08, 2021