The requirement for employers engaged in the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterway to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) was introduced from 1 January 2000, through EC Directive 96/35/EC

Amid a number of recent fire incidents affecting container transport, ro-ro ships and air cargo movements allegedly involving lithium batteries, international freight transport insurer TT Club is calling for increased vigilance to ensure a secure safety environment for the fast-developing supply chains of this increasingly common component.

Exploring the complexities of dangerous goods classification for the transport of lithium batteries

In this article we look at the risks of transporting lithium batteries in the global supply chain

TT Club has recently been made aware that shipper interests have been seeking to transport Divinylbenzene (DVB) from China to destinations in both Europe and United States of America, while misdeclaring the commodity as Class 9, UN 3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S

TT explore the the effect that delays caused by recent supply chain stress can have on particular cargoes and dangerous goods

Global transport and logistics insurer TT Club speaks on panel with industry experts to discuss the issues around abandoned cargo and dangerous goods

To improve safety in the intermodal supply chain, CIG partners publish the CTU Code in all UN languages to promote cargo integrity and good packing practices

Guidance for mitigating the risks of transporting dangerous goods for the global supply chain.

This article looks at the Yangtze River ban relating to the transport of dangerous goods

Guidance for port and terminal operators, freight forwarders and logistics operators dealing with issues of abandoned cargo and the associated risks around dangerous goods