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Tightening The Net Around Undeclared Dangerous Goods
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.

Leipzig Incident Highlights Dangerous Goods Security Challenge
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.

Laptop Fire Highlights Lithium Battery Risks in Air Travel
A laptop fire aboard an American Airlines flight has provided another reminder of the risks presented by lithium-ion batteries during air travel.

Dangerous Goods Safety In Focus After Rotterdam Port Explosion
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.

Battery Regulations Under Scrutiny Over Dangerous Goods ‘Blindspot’
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 Continue To Disrupt Freight Across France And Spain
Wildfires across France and Spain continue to create serious challenges for freight transport, despite signs that some individual blazes are beginning to stabilise.

Summer Heat Raises the Risks of Dangerous Goods Transport
Rising summer temperatures are becoming an increasingly important consideration when transporting dangerous goods, placing greater emphasis on careful planning, regulatory compliance and operational control.

Antwerp Port Operations Halted Due To Toxic Chemical Leak
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 Fire Risk Grows As Dangerous Goods Go Undeclared
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.

European Transport Regulations: Implications For Dangerous Goods And General Cargo
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.

Hormuz: Fuel Costs Fall, But Risks And Dangerous Goods Restrictions To Remain
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.

New EU Chemicals Rules Set to Streamline Labelling and Compliance
The European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a package of reforms aimed at simplifying rules for chemicals, cosmetics, fertilisers, and chemical labelling.

The History of Dangerous Goods Regulation in the UK
Dangerous goods have been transported throughout the United Kingdom for centuries. From gunpowder and explosives in the Victorian era to today’s lithium batteries, industrial chemicals and radioactive materials.

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSA’s): A Practical Guide
The laws governing the handling and transportation of dangerous goods are among the most complex in the logistics industry, and the consequences of non-compliance can be severe.

AI Takes The Wheel in Brazil’s Dangerous Goods Revolution
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.

Dangerous Goods Awareness Training – The First Step Towards Compliance
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.

Airlines Move To Reduce Lithium Battery Fire Risks With New Rules
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.

New Roadside Inspections To Boost Safety Of Dangerous Goods Transport
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.

Quick Reference Guide For Explosive Substances And Articles
The TT Club’s quick-reference guide focusing on the safe handling of Explosive Substances And Articles – or class 1 dangerous goods. – highlighting key practices to follow.

Singapore Introduces Surcharges On Dangerous Goods Battery Shipments
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 Freight Rates Surge Amid Fuel Price Spike And Geopolitical Tensions
Air cargo markets are facing mounting pressure as airlines contend with rising jet fuel costs, constrained capacity, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Quick Reference Guide For Oxidising Substances And Organic Peroxides
The TT Club’s quick-reference guide focusing on the safe handling of Oxidising Substances And Organic Peroxides – or Class 5 dangerous goods – highlighting key practices to follow.

Quick Reference Guide For Handling Flammable Solids
The TT Club’s quick-reference guide focusing on the safe handling of Flammable Solids – or Class 4 dangerous goods – highlighting key practices to follow.

Fuel Surcharges Implemented Across Transport Networks
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.

Middle East: Dangerous Goods Bookings Suspended During Crisis
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.

Tariff Turmoil: The Fallout From The US Supreme Court’s Decision
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.

Quick Reference Guide For Handling Gases
The TT Club’s quick-reference guide focusing on the safe handling of Gases – or Class 2 dangerous goods – highlighting key practices to follow.

Beaches On Alert After Cargo Ship Carrying Dangerous Goods Sinks
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.

Quick Reference Guide For Miscellaneous Substances
The TT Club’s quick-reference guide focusing on the safe handling of Miscellaneous Substances – or Class 9 dangerous goods – highlighting key practices to follow.

Online Dangerous Goods Awareness Training – The First Step Towards Compliance
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.

Quick Reference Guide For Corrosive Substances
The TT Club’s quick-reference guide focusing on the safe handling of Corrosive Substances, highlighting key practices to follow – and avoid – when dealing with Class 8 dangerous goods.

Full Service Loop Returns to Suez But Issues Remain
Maersk Line became the first major container carrier to fully restore a complete service through the Suez Canal, but security concerns have since returned.

Quick Reference Guide For Toxic & Infectious Substances
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.

Quick Reference Guide For Flammable Liquids
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
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...

Our Chosen Charities This Christmas
They say Christmas is a time for giving and that includes charities, with many worthy causes relying on donations to provide wonderful care and support.

2025 Festive Season Hours and Cut Offs
It’s that time of year again! Please find everything you need to know about closing dates and times during the upcoming Festive Season.

Explosion Sparks Major Fire Aboard Containership Berthed In Los Angeles
A major firefighting operation unfolded in the Port of Los Angeles over the weekend after an explosion triggered a fire aboard the containership ONE Henry Hudson.

UK Tests Response To Attack From Hazardous Substances
The UK’s readiness to respond to large-scale chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive (CBRNE) incidents was put to the test this month.

Undeclared Dangerous Goods Caused Explosion at Incheon Port
South Korean authorities have confirmed that a container which exploded at Incheon Port in late August was carrying significant amounts of undeclared dangerous goods
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