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DGM USA :: News archive
| 16-03-2009 |
DGMail - March 2009
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| March 2009
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COMPETITION TIME
We're very pleased to announce that the first winner of the DGMail competition is James Covais of MCR Oil Tools. CONGRATULATIONS - a framed autographed photograph of Matt Schaub will be sent to you soon.
So it's a new month, which means a NEW COMPETITION! Up for grabs is an iPod Shuffle and an iTunes Gift Card.
So this month's question is.....
What hazard label needs to be affixed to a motor car which has not crated?
TSA NEWS
Is your company prepared for the August TSA screening regulations?
In August of '97 congress mandated legislation which will require 100% of cargo to be security screened prior to being loaded onto a passenger aircraft, many companies have opted to become CCSF (Certified Cargo Screening Facility), and although not essential, industry is concerned that there will be significant carrier delays, cargo backlogs and an increase in transit times, potentially leading to some pretty disgruntled clients!
The TSA have a Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (CCSF) endorsement program for: -
Shipping Facilities, Manufacturing Facilities, Third Party Logistic companies, Warehouse / Distribution Facilities, Freight Forwarders, or Independent Screening Facilities, all of whom can apply to be become a CCSF. If you'd like more information on this process, please contact me.
There are also exemptions for hazmat cargo, so if you'd like this information, please forward your questions to DGMail@dgm-usa.com
Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity. - Henry Hartman
Challenges of the global economy
“These are interesting times” we are hearing this more and more often, but is this a curse or an opportunity?
We are all going to have to work, harder, smarter, to meet the coming challenges of the global economic climate!
Companies are reassessing costs report and they've realized retention of their skilled employees rather than retrenching, is a lesson they learnt from the last dip in the economy.
So perhaps it is time to reconsider your own skills? Do you have the training and requirements you need to move your hazmat shipments, effectively and efficiently? Our complete training schedule is online at www.dgm-usa.com or contact Kerry at training@dgm-usa.com
The world is changing at a very fast pace, we need to keep up with these changes and trends. Who would ever have dreamt that pirates would affect our routing of shipping?
We certainly are living in interesting times... very interesting time, without a shadow of a doubt.
IN LOVING MEMORY
It is with a very heavy heart, that DGM lost a close friend and family member. Wendy Lynn Snipes, loving wife of Lyle (Snipes Delivery Services) and mother to Shannon Sawyer (DGM Accounts Department) lost her brave fight with cancer on the 27th February.
At the time of Wendy's diagnosis, Wendy and Lyle unfortunately did not have any health insurance, therefore their medical bills have gone through the roof. A Benefit in Wendy's honor will be held on Sunday April 5, 2009 to help absorb some of the medical bills and burial costs.
For more information about the Benefit, or any donations that your company may be able to make to a silent auction please contact Shannon at shannons@dgm-usa.com
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"The great aim of education is not knowledge but action" - Herbert Spencer |
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| 09-02-2009 |
DGMail - Feb 2009
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| February 3, 2009
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Regulation Changes for 2009
With all the changes to the new editions of the IATA DGR and the IMDG Code, we are frequently being asked for copies of the new handling labels, and what changes could potentially effect the day to day operation of handling dangerous goods.
It is imperative that your organization has the latest editions of the regulations to avoid any delays in shipments and costly fines for not adhering to the latest regulations.
If you'd like more information about the publications, click on the logo to be taken to our on-line store, or alternatively contact Kerry on publications@dgm-usa.com
New Handling Labels
 Environmentally Hazardous
 Lithium Batteries
New UN Numbers
There has been an addition of UN Numbers to the IMDG Dangerous Goods List (DGL). As well as the additional 12 UN Numbers (up to UN 3481 and explosives going up to UN 0508), they have also added (5) UN Numbers which were previously considered as non-regulated items, but can now be found in the IMDG Code as dangerous goods.
Marine Pollutants
Along with new labels, the identification of the Marine Pollutant is now indicated by the letter P
The new amendments to the IMDG Code are mandatory as from January 1 2010, but may be applied voluntarily from January 1 2009.
Lithium Batteries
IATA has put together a “Guidance Document for the Transport of Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries”. The purpose of the document is to provide guidance for complying with the provisions applicable to the transport by air of lithium batteries that took effect from the beginning of this year, as set out in the current edition of the IATA DGR.
The document breaks down the regulations, definitions, classifications, and packing provisions. The document has a useful flow chart which is can be used in determining Shipping Requirements.
The document has been updated (02/06/09), and if you’d like a copy of this document please send an e-mail to Kerry at DGMail@dgm-usa.com
DGM NEWS
Sports lovers and owners Marc and Jean Petillon had an opportunity recently to meet with former Super Bowl I and II MVP and Green Bay Packers quaterback Bart Starr. Marc Petillon descibed meeting Bart Starr as "an Honor to meet such a tremendous athlete who contributed so much to the game of football."
Marc and Jean met Bart Starr and other athletes courtesy of Tri Star Productions.
If you’d like more information about Tristar, click on their link below and add DGM into the Promotional Code.
COMPETITION TIME
W in an iPod Shuffle, all you need to do is take a guess at the question below, e-mail your answers to DGMail@dgm-usa.com along with your name, and contact details.
On what date is hazmat training for IMDG (Sea) considered mandatory for “shore-side” employees involved with dangerous goods?
Competition closes on the 27th February 2009.
ANSWERS TO ALL QUESTIONS ASKED WILL BE GIVEN OF THE FIRST NEWSLETTER OF MARCH.
Want more chances to win?
Forward the DGMail to your colleagues and customers, ask them to sign up for the DGMail, they can do this by contacting Kerry at DGMail@dgm-usa.com ask them to mention your name and you will be entered into the draw again. They stand a chance to win too! Until the end of February, we are running a "DGMail sign up competition" one person stands a chance of winning Authentic Sports Memorabilia.
TAKE a chance with the answer, but NEVER with your Hazmat.
At DGM we offer a complete hazmat logistics solution. |
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“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest”
Benjamin Franklin |
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| 01-01-2009 |
DGMail - Jan 2009
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JANUARY 2009 01
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REGULATION UPDATES
The IMDG Code has now included into the regulations that mandatory training will be required as of January 1st 2010.
Regulations for the movement of Lithium Batteries has changed, and caused a few headaches for the industry. So we've summerized the regulations into a short abridged version.
The UN Number and Proper Shippers Names have been amended are now UN3090, UN3091, UN3480 and UN3481. New packing instructions were introduced, Packing Instruction 965 to 970. For Lithium Batteries that do not require Shippers Declarations, there is a new label that must be applied to the package. In depth information is found in the 2009 edition of the IATA DGR, and available in our on-line store. www.dgm-usa.com
DGM NEWS
DGM Support North America hosted our first annual managers meeting in Houston, TX this month. Representatives from DGM Chicago, Atlanta, Greenville, Houston and Training Institute attending the meeting.
(Top row from left to right) Myles Craig (DGM Atlanta), Neville Symons (DGM Training Institute), Jim Shimko (DGM Atlanta), Herman Terring (DGM Support BV), Alan Schoen (DGM Chicago)
(Bottom row from left to right) Marc Petillon (DGM Support NA), Kerry Symons (DGM Training Institute), L'Gena Prevatt (DGM Greenville), Jean Petillon (DGM Houston)
COMPETITION TIME
Win an iPod Shuffle, all you need to do is take a guess at the question below, e-mail your answers to kerry.symons@dgmsupport.com with along with your name, and contact details.
So if facts tell us that there is an estimated 1.5 billion tons of hazmat freight moved each year within the USA, how many tons of the hazmat freight is moved by air on a daily basis?
Competition closes on the 27th February 2009.
Want more chances to win?
Forward the DGMail to your colleagues and customers, ask them to sign up for the DGMail, they can do this by contacting Kerry at kerry.symons@dgmsupport.com ask them to mention your name you will be entered into the draw again. They stand a chance to win too!! Until the end of January, we are running a "DGMail sign up competition" one person stands the chance to win Authorized Sports Memoribilia.
TAKE a chance with the answer, but NEVER with your Hazmat.
At DGM we offer a complete hazmat logistics solution. |
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