By Anthony AffissioAnyone moving dangerous goods by air to, through or from the United States quickly discovers that compliance involves more than simply applying the IATA Dangerous Goods...

By Joyce NicolaiWhen classifying flammable liquids, flash point and boiling point are usually the first properties considered. They are primary factors in determining flammable liquid hazard...

By Michael BurdickIntroductionHazardous materials training is one of the most important elements of a safe and compliant transport system. Yet it is also one of the most frequently misunderstood...

By Dave BrennanFrom 1 January 2027, the 68th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) will become the industry reference for the transport of dangerous goods by air.The new edition...

By Michael GriffithsIntroductionAmmonium nitrate is one of the world’s most widely used industrial chemicals. It plays an essential role in agriculture as a fertiliser and is also a key...

By Alex MandlAlex is the Principal of Shrapnel Explosive Solutions, a dangerous goods and compliance consultancy. He is also a former Chief Inspector of Explosives for Queensland.Australia’s...

By Dave BrennanFrom 1 January 2027, the 68th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations will become the industry reference document used for the transport of dangerous goods by air.This article...

By Joyce NicolaiThe transport of radioactive material has long relied on two important values known as A1 and A2. (Example in IATA DGR Table 10.3.4 and IMDG Code 2.7.2.2.1)While these figures may not...

By Anthony AffissioIn last month’s article, we looked at why the United States State Variations in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are more complex than they first appear. That discussion...

By Mike GriffithsThe importation of explosives into Australia is a highly regulated and inherently complex process. The framework is designed to control safety and security risk at every stage of the...