Tag Archives: dangerous goods

Transport Emergency Response Plans for Dangerous Goods

In Australia, dangerous goods freight is a highly regulated sector, ensuring the safe handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous materials to protect public health, the environment, and the workforce. A crucial component of this regulatory framework is the Transport Emergency Response Plan (TERP), a vital tool for emergency management and response in the event of […]

How to Ship Dangerous Goods

Shipping dangerous goods requires meticulous planning and adherence to regulations to ensure the safety of people, property, and the environment. This concise guide provides essential insights for businesses, logistics professionals, and individuals involved in transporting hazardous materials. Ultimately, the shipper is responsible for identifying, classifying, declaring, packaging, and labelling the dangerous goods.   What are Dangerous […]

Qantas refuses lithium metal batteries on passenger aircraft

Qantas Freight announced this week that it will no longer accept lithium metal batteries for carriage on passenger aircraft. In a statement head of global sales Nick McGlynn said effective immediately Qantas Freight and appointed handling agents will no longer accept UN3090 Packing Instruction 968-1A, 1B and Section 2 lithium metal batteries for carriage on any […]