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Flammable cargo has been identified as the cause of a ferry fire that tragically claimed 77 lives off the Philippines coast earlier this month, highlighting the potentially devastating consequences of unsafe dangerous goods transport.

A lithium battery fire aboard a KLM flight has provided a stark reminder of the risks these everyday products can pose in aviation, with important implications for businesses shipping batteries by air.

International freight costs will likely face renewed pressure following a substantial rise in oil prices caused by the latest escalation across the Middle East.

The safety net around dangerous goods moving by sea is becoming much tighter since multiple carriers joined the World Shipping Council’s Cargo Safety Program.

German authorities are investigating a serious security incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport this month after an explosive-laden drone was reportedly discovered beside a cargo aircraft.

A laptop fire aboard an American Airlines flight has provided another reminder of the risks presented by lithium-ion batteries during air travel.

An explosion at a petroleum storage facility in the Port of Rotterdam last week resulted in one fatality and six injuries, once again highlighting the risks associated with environments where hazardous substances are stored and handled.

A growing safety concern surrounding the international transport of lithium-ion batteries is putting a long-standing exemption within dangerous goods regulations firmly under the spotlight.

Wildfires across France and Spain continue to create serious challenges for freight transport, despite signs that some individual blazes are beginning to stabilise.

Several terminals at the Port of Antwerp were shut down this week following a highly toxic acid spill from a shipping container aboard the MSC vessel ‘Mia Summer II’.

Container ship fires remain one of the most serious safety challenges facing the global shipping industry, with a new fire breaking out about every 17 days.

From July 1st, two regulatory developments are due to come into force in Europe, both of which may impact dangerous goods movements and general cargo.

Uncertainty continues to surround the Strait of Hormuz, which reopened briefly last week before Tehran announced a further closure, with regional logistics likely to take weeks to return to normal.

The European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a package of reforms aimed at simplifying rules for chemicals, cosmetics, fertilisers, and chemical labelling.

A major transit authority in southeast Brazil is embracing artificial intelligence in a groundbreaking effort to improve dangerous goods safety on one of the country’s most important transport corridors.

As regulations around dangerous goods continue to tighten, businesses across the supply chain are under increasing pressure to ensure staff understand their responsibilities when handling hazardous materials.

The ICAO has adopted new global regulations restricting the use and carriage of portable smartphone battery chargers on flights, following proposals first introduced by South Korea.

A new targeted enforcement campaign aimed at improving the safe transport of dangerous goods is set to begin across Northern Ireland’s roads this May.

In response to a recent rise in fire-related incidents involving lithium batteries in Singapore, the country’s port authority has introduced a new surcharge for batteries.

Air cargo markets are facing mounting pressure as airlines contend with rising jet fuel costs, constrained capacity, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

With the average price of diesel in the UK reaching its highest level in 16 months last week, transport providers across the country have begun applying fuel surcharges to their services with immediate effect.

Escalating hostilities across the Middle East are causing major disruptions to regional logistics networks, with some ocean carriers now refusing dangerous goods bookings to the wider region as a safety precaution.

We’ve just witnessed a momentous weekend for President Trump’s trade agenda following a decisive ruling by the United States Supreme Court, which struck down his so-called Liberation Day country tariffs.

Authorities in Thailand have issued a warning to residents and tourists in Phuket after a cargo ship carrying dangerous goods sank off the island’s coast.

The safe and compliant movement of dangerous goods has become an increasing priority in recent years, particularly following a number of high-profile and destructive incidents across the logistics industry.

Maersk Line became the first major container carrier to fully restore a complete service through the Suez Canal, but security concerns have since returned.

The TT Club’s quick-reference guide focusing on the safe handling of Toxic & Infectious Substances, highlighting key practices to follow – and avoid – when dealing with Class 6 dangerous goods.

TT Club has issued a new quick-reference guide focusing on the safe handling of flammable liquids, highlighting key practices to follow – and avoid – when dealing with Class 3 dangerous goods.

ONE Raises Penalties As Dangerous Goods Come Under Scrutiny Major container carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) has raised its surcharges for misdeclared dangerous goods this month, only days after the owner of the fire-damaged ONE Henry Hudson declared general...

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