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ROI on Shipping Containers: An Overlooked Efficiency?
Article Summary When considering ways to enhance efficiency and reduce costs within logistics, the focus often lies on optimizing routes, reducing fuel consumption, or improving packaging materials. However, an often-overlooked area ripe for improvement is the selection and utilization of shipping containers. Investing in high-quality, specialized containers can significantly impact the return on investment (ROI),…
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How to Get Custom Packaging for Lithium-Ion Batteries Certified
Article Summary Getting custom lithium-ion battery packaging certified means designing to a stack of overlapping regulations — IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations for air transport, the IMDG Code for sea, DOT’s Hazardous Materials Regulations for the U.S., and the UN Model Regulations that tie them all together — and then proving the packaging actually performs. This…
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DOT Special Permits and Lithium-Ion Batteries
Article Summary DOT Special Permits are exemptions granted by the Department of Transportation that let shippers deviate from the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) under specific conditions, as long as the deviation maintains an equivalent level of safety or serves the public interest. This article walks through the four-step process for obtaining one — determining whether…
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A Look Inside 3 Committees Leading the Charge in Lithium Battery Storage and Transportation Regulations
Article Summary Lithium-ion batteries power everything from cellphones to EVs, and their strong safety record depends on painstaking, ongoing standards-setting work carried out by industry and international bodies. This article looks inside three committees currently shaping that work: SAE International’s G-27 Committee, which is developing a minimum performance standard for safely shipping lithium batteries by…
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Americase to Lead Training on Multimodal Battery Packaging at COSTHA 2024 Annual Forum & Expo
Course will delve into types of packaging to be used for safe transport of li-ion batteries as required by 49 CFR, ICAO / IATA, IMDG Code Waxahachie, TX – April 18, 2024 – Americase, a leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazmat and high value goods, announces its exclusive training session on lithium battery packaging…
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Americase to Showcase Leading Li-Ion Battery Shipping and Storage Solutions at Data Center World 2024
Americase to demonstrate innovative thermal containment solution and lead Tech Talk on bringing Data Centers to compliance with new IFC24 li-ion requirements Waxahachie, TX – April 10, 2024 – Americase (booth #519), leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazmat and high value goods, will showcase the latest lithium-ion battery shipping and storage solutions, custom-engineered to…
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Americase Unveils Innovative Li-Ion Battery Transport & Thermal Containment Cart for Superior Safety and Efficiency
New solution simplifies safe and efficient transport and handling of li-ion battery inventory across facilities while enabling rapid response for DDR battery containment Waxahachie, TX – April 2, 2024 – Americase, a leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazmat and high value goods, announces the addition of the Li-Ion Battery Transport & Thermal Containment Cart…
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The Basics of Safe Storage and Handling for Oxygen Cylinders
Article Summary Have you ever noticed those tall metal gas cylinders that seem to be everywhere? More often than not, they’re oxygen cylinders, and their safe storage and handling is of paramount importance to human health and safety. You’ve probably noticed them when you’re driving down the freeway, even if you’re not in an industry…
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Americase to Exhibit Shipping Cases Trusted by Aerospace Industry at MRO Americas 2024
Waxahachie, TX – March 26, 2024 – Americase will exhibit cutting-edge protective containers at MRO Americas booth #4455, including oxygen equipment shipping and storage cases custom-engineered and extensively tested to meet and exceed all code requirements; and APU and escape slide cases, each custom-designed and tested to ensure maximum protection for mission-critical cargo. “Our presence…
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Americase Launches Customizable Li-Ion Battery Cabinet – A Game-Changer in Battery Storage Safety and Efficiency
Innovative thermal containment solution will be showcased at booth 201 at the International Battery Seminar and Exhibit March 12-15 in Orlando, Florida Waxahachie, TX – March 5, 2024 – Americase, a leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazmat and high value goods, announced today the launch of their latest innovation in battery storage safety—the Lithium-Ion…
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HazMat Packaging Requirements and the Process Behind Shipping Dangerous Goods
Article Summary Hazardous materials (HazMat) are substances that pose a risk to health, property, or the environment during transport, and this article walks through what that classification means and what it takes to package and ship these goods compliantly. Per DOT standards, hazardous materials are those that “can pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety,…
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Americase to Showcase Cutting-Edge Protection Containers at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024
Leading global manufacturer of protection containers to highlight helicopter blade, main rotorhead, engine, and other cases, custom-designed for OEMs Waxahachie, TX – February 6, 2024 – Americase will exhibit premier protective containers at booth #2400, including Helicopter Blade Case, custom-engineered and extensively tested to protect rotor blades from damage during shipping or storage; Main Rotorhead…
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The Significance of the Aerospace Packaging Development Process
Article Summary The aerospace industry is a multi-faceted and ever-evolving field that demands meticulous attention to detail in all phases of packaging design and development. Every detail plays a vital role in ensuring the safe shipping and storage of all cargo, from airplane engine parts to helicopter rotor blades and everything in between. In this…
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Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy Host 2nd Seminar on Li-Ion Battery Safety, Transportation, Storage and Regulations February 2024
Two-day interactive event will present the latest in battery safety, industry knowledge, and regulatory trends, feature live demonstrations of battery fire containment, and offer a DOT certification course Waxahachie, TX – January 23, 2024 – Americase is excited to announce the return of their Battery Safety, Storage, and Transportation Seminar on February 22-23, 2024, in…
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Fire Containment Systems & Packaging Solutions
Article Summary The global shipping industry is responsible for moving an estimated 90% of all goods. Ensuring the safe transportation of products susceptible to thermal events has become imperative. Every year flammable goods like oxygen canisters and lithium-ion batteries and their associated products are transported all over the globe, with each of them vulnerable to…
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Why Custom Case Interiors Are Essential in the Overall Container Design
Article Summary Global economies demand robust and reliable supply chains across a variety of industries and verticals. Businesses have an ever growing need to transport a multitude of products, including high-value and fragile goods, safely and efficiently. Today, custom shipping cases are no longer just protective shells for the goods they contain but intricate solutions…
