Dangerous Goods

MPA Singapore amends Weight Limitation of Dangerous Goods

According to Singapore’s Maritime Port Authority, from January 1, 2019 the Notification relating to the Weight Limitation of Dangerous Goods is amended by the Notification relating to the Weight Limitation of Dangerous Goods (G.N. No. 3474/2018) published on 28 December 2018, as the Notification’.

Mainly, the key features are similar to the revision of existing weight limitations of dangerous goods imposed at PSA Pasir Panjang container berths (P01-P41) and the inclusion of weight limitations of...

https://safety4sea.com/mpa-singapore-amends-weight-limitation-of-dangerous-goods/

Hapag-Lloyd revises Dangerous Goods Inland Fees

With effect from February 1, 2019 Hapag-Lloyd will revise its Dangerous Goods Inland Fees in USA and Canada (including Cross-Border) as follows:

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Charge Description                       Charge Code       Charge Amount              Application
                                                               (Currency: USD)

Dangerous Goods – Origin Inland             DGO                             175                             All Truck or Rail per Container
Dangerous Goods – Origin...

http://container-news.com/hapag-lloyd-revises-dangerous-goods-inland-fees/

New Loadstar LongRead: An automotive apocalypse is nigh…

The world of automotive manufacturing is changing very fast. Despite recent indications by the US that it will remove tax breaks on electric vehicles, the rest of the world seems committed to erasing emissions.
But how do manufacturers cope with the changeover?
The impact of the change on the supply chain will be great. From extremely heavy, hazardous lithium ion batteries, which are not currently made in sufficient quantities near plants, to …

The post New Loadstar LongRead: An automotive...

https://theloadstar.co.uk/new-loadstar-longread-automotive-apocalypse/

UK MCA publishes notice on transport of dangerous goods and marine pollutants

The UK MCA published a Merchant Shipping Notice regarding the transport of dangerous goods and marine pollutants in packaged form by sea on ships within UK waters and on UK ships.

The IMO has adopted the amendment 39-18 to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. It will enter into force globally on 1 January 2019, with a twelve month “transitional period” until 31 December 2019.

From 1 January 2019, until 31 December 2019 dangerous goods and marine pollutants in packaged form...

https://safety4sea.com/uk-mca-publishes-notice-on-transport-of-dangerous-goods-and-marine-pollutants/

Maersk issues new rules for stowage of dangerous goods on its box ships

Maersk Line has announced it is deploying new guidelines for the stowage of containers on its vessels.
And it wants the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to review its guidelines for the handling and carriage of dangerous goods.
The move follows a wide-ranging review, carried out in conjunction with classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), following the fire on the Maersk Honam this year, which resulted in five crew members losing their lives.
While the results …

The...

https://theloadstar.co.uk/maersk-issues-new-rules-stowage-dangerous-goods-box-ships/

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