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...

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.Explosives transport...

By Michael Burdick Questions about training requirements for shippers in the United States are common. They are also frequently misunderstood.For companies offering, preparing or handling hazardous...

One of the most common questions we get from logistics professionals is:“How exactly is the Transport Index (TI) measured for radioactive shipments?”In this training video, we walk you through the...

By Anthony Affissio For anyone moving dangerous goods by air to, through or from the United States, the United States State Variations in the IATA...