Dangerous Goods

Letter from Bangladesh: congested Chittagong and a new airline

A desperate Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) last week urged shippers to remove boxes from the badly congested port.
It wrote to shippers requesting they move containers quickly, as both the less-than-container load (LCL) and full-container-load (FCL) sheds are full.
Yesterday, some 43,679 teu was lying at the port yards, up from 42,324 teu on Saturday
At least three letters were issued on Thursday asking for quicker deliveries, while another was sent noting the …

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Hapag-Lloyd adopt Hazcheck Detect cargo screening tool for misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods

Hapag-Lloyd adopt Hazcheck Detect cargo screening tool for misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods

NCB Group, the New York based cargo inspection company and the leading provider of transportation software are pleased to announce that Hapag-Lloyd, one of the leading liner shipping companies, have signed an agreement to adopt the Hazcheck Detect cargo screening tool to detect misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods in containerised shipments. The solution has been developed and will be...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/05/hapag-lloyd-adopt-hazcheck-detect-cargo-screening-tool-for-misdeclared-and-undeclared-dangerous-goods/

Comprehensive safety guidance issued for dangerous goods storage and handling

The tragic incidents in Tianjin and Beirut have marked a decade of increased concern over the safety of dangerous goods stored in ports, terminals and other warehousing facilities. Four industry groups have collaborated to address the issue and produce best practice guidelines in the form of a White Paper and Warehouse Checklist.
14 December, 2021
In the face of increased volumes of dangerous goods transported in sea containers, and the occurrence of …

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Airline group launches certification program for lithium battery transport

A pallet of cargo sits on tarmac near airplane with a hazardous goods warning label on it.

The International Air Transport Association on Tuesday introduced a new industry certification to improve the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries by air logistics providers.

The energy source powers a wide variety of consumer goods ranging from mobile phones and laptops, to toys, cars and e-bikes. 

Shipments of lithium batteries must comply with well-established global safety standards for how they are manufactured, tested, packed, marked, labeled and documented. These requirements...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/airline-group-launches-certification-program-for-lithium-battery-transport

Pearl lesson: Safe transport of dangerous goods essential

X-Press Pearl

The TT Club says the fire aboard the X-Press Pearl off the coast of Sri Lanka once again illustrates the need for ensuring the safe transport of dangerous cargo.

The TT Club, with a global network that includes offices in London, Hong Kong, Sydney and New Jersey, provides insurance and related risk-management services to the transportation and logistics industry. 

“The X-Press Pearl’s sad fate is the latest in a disappointing recent and persistent catalog of container ship fires of varying...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/pearl-lesson-safe-transport-of-dangerous-goods-essential

Chittagong port demands importers clear dangerous goods stored in its yards

Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) is set to quadruple storage charges for dangerous goods (DG) containers.
The aim is to encourage DG importers to clear their cargo while the port deals with rising volumes of hazardous materials.
The authority yesterday issued a notification asking importers and clearing and forwarding agents to take delivery of their DG cargo or face a penalty set to come into force on 1 April, following growing concern …

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Canadian government revises freight rail safety rules

A photograph of a train traveling through the snow.

The Canadian government has revised key provisions governing rail safety, focusing particularly on track inspections and the transport of hazardous materials during winter operations.

Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra on Monday announced changes to the Rules Respecting Key Trains and Key Routes, which are governed by the Railway Safety Act. 

Transport Canada, which approved the rules, said the modifications are a result of ministerial orders that were put into place in 2020. 

The revised rules:

  • R...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/canadian-government-revises-freight-rail-safety-rules

Deadline due soon on NSW Ports & Maritime Administration Regs consultation

Photo: Patrick Fore via Unsplash

The acceptance period for submissions on Transport for New South Wales’ Ports and Maritime Administration Regulation 2012 consultation is due to close soon, on 19 February.

Details on a variety of matters are contained in the regulation including port charges, mandatory standards and performance measures under the Port Botany Landside Improvement Strategy (PBLIS), boundaries to state ports, dangerous goods, and more.

Key changes include:

  • a revised definition of...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/deadline-due-soon-on-nsw-ports-maritime-administration-regs-consultation/

Additional Information on ONE Apus Container Collapse

Container vessel ONE Apus lost 1,816 units lost overboard after the vessel encountered severe weather on Monday, November 30, 2020, out of which 64 were Dangerous Goods containers, reports Maritime Bulletin.

Managements confirmation

Chidori Ship Holding LLC as owners and NYK Shipmanagement Pte Ltd as managers of the container vessel ONE Apus (IMO# 9806079) now confirmed the contents of the estimated 64 Dangerous Goods containers, which were among 1,816 units lost overboard after the vessel...

https://mfame.guru/additional-information-on-one-apus-container-collapse/

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