Hazmat Transportation Solutions

30/04/2025

A must read for Shipper's of Battery Powered Vehicles

New IMDG Lithium Battery Regulations Effective 2025-2026
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code Amendment 42-24 introduces pivotal updates aimed at
bolstering the safety and clarity of DG transport by sea.
Effective voluntarily from January 1, 2025, and mandatory
from January 1, 2026, enhanced classification for
Battery Powered Vehicles. The amendment introduces
new UN numbers to distinctly classify vehicles powered
by different battery types, thereby improving clarity
and safety in transportation.
UN3556 is assigned to vehicles powered by lithium-ion
batteries under the "New" Proper Shipping Name
"Vehicle, lithium ion battery powered". UN3557 is
assigned to vehicles powered by lithium metal batteries
under the "New" Proper Shipping Name
"Vehicle, lithium metal battery powered".
UN3558 is assigned to vehicles powered by
sodium ion battery under the "New" PSN
"Vehicle, lithium sodium ion battery powered".
These classifications facilitate precise identification
and handling of such vehicles during its Ocean transport.​
Additionally, damaged or defective lithium batteries
must be removed from articles and packaged
separately to prevent potential hazards.​
Packaging and Labeling Enhancements
Vehicles equipped with lithium batteries can be transported
without additional packaging if they are stable and secure. However, if stability is compromised, specialized bracing
or framing is required to ensure safety. Labeling requirements
have been strengthened to ensure all hazards are clearly
visible, even for items in fully enclosed packaging, thereby improving hazard communication during transport.​
Implementation Timeline
The amendment allows for voluntary application starting
January 1, 2025, providing a transitional period for
stakeholders to adapt to the new regulations.
Mandatory enforcement begins on January 1, 2026,
making it imperative for all parties involved in maritime
hazardous materials transport to comply with the updated
IMDG Code by this date.

01/10/2024

What's new in the 2025 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

30/07/2024

Complete Tutorial Guide in How to Use the 2024 ERG

18/07/2024

2024 ERG "English & Spanish Versions"

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18/07/2024

Overview of the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook

07/03/2024

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators Awareness,
Shipping from VSQGs to LQGs, Recordkeeping
and Reporting of Hazardous Waste Video.

21/01/2024

USDOT 49 CFR HazMat Training - Domestic Transport

USDOT 49 CFR requires that persons involved
in handling Hazardous Materials within the USA
& its territories "Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Croix"
receive training as per 49 CFR, Subpart H,
Section 172.704). Hazmat Transportation Solutions
provides "In Person" USDOT 49 CFR HM Training
Webinars that meets the training requirements as
specified in 49 CFR for persons shipping & handling
Hazardous Materials. If you handle HazMat goods,
the U.S. Department of Transportation requires the
General Awareness, Familiarization, Function Specific,
Security & Safety training be offered as specified in
49 CFR Part 172.704 and be taken every three years.
Hazmat Transportation Solutions provides "Live"
USDOT 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Training
Webinars that meets the training requirements
as specified in 49 CFR, Subpart H, Section 172.704).
Reserve a date to participate in one of our Online
USDOT 49 CFR HazMat Regulatory Training Webinars.
We'll keep you & the operation in Total Compliance.
Tel: 787.887.7953
Email: [email protected]

21/01/2024

IMO DG Shipping - IMDG Code

The IMDG Code requires that persons
involved in shipping Dangerous Goods
by Vessel receive training (IMDG Code
Chapter 1.3). Hazmat Transportation Solutions
provides "In Person" IMDG Code Training
Webinars that meets the training requirements
specified in the IMDG Code for persons
shipping and handling Dangerous Goods.
Reserve a date to participate in one of our
Online IMO/IMDG Code Training Webinars..
We'll keep you & the operation in Total Compliance.
Tel: 787.887.7953
Email: [email protected]

21/01/2024

Shipping Dangerous Goods by "Air"

(IATA Full Category 1 Shipper Training)
The IATA DGR require that employees
involved in shipping Dangerous Goods
receive training as per ((IATA DGR 1.5).
Hazmat Transportation Solutions provides
"In Person" IATA DGR Training Webinars.
Our training course meets the training
requirements specified in the IATA DGR
for employees shipping and handling DG.
Our comprehensive course is designed
for those employees with supervisory
responsibility for Hazmat employees,
who classify Dangerous Goods, select
authorized packaging, and sign and
certify shipping documents for compliance
with the IATA Dangerous Goods regulations.

(IATA Training for Operations Personnel)
Hazmat Transportation Solutions DGR training
webinar course is ideal for operations-level
employees (IATA Categories 2, 4, and 5) who
package, mark, label and document air shipments.
Reserve a date to participate in one of our Online
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulatory Training Webinars.
We'll keep you & the operation in Total Compliance.
Tel: 787.887.7953
Email: [email protected]

21/01/2024

If You Handle, Ship or Transport by any mode
of Transportation, products classified as a
Hazardous Material/Dangerous Goods, the
Regulations state You Must Be Trained.
Don't let lapsed training records be the first
thing an inspector sees! According to USDOT,
ICAO, IATA and IMO rules, if you Handle, Ship
Offer or Transport HazMat/Dangerous Goods
by Land, Sea, Air, or Rail you MUST to be trained.
Hazmat Transportation Solutions provides
"In Person" Multi-Modal DGR Training Webinars.
Reserve a date to participate in one of our Online
Dangerous Goods/HazMat Training Webinars.
We'll keep you & the operation in Total Compliance.
Tel: 787.887.7953
Email: [email protected]