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Navigating the 2026 Lithium Battery Transport Regulations: What Shippers Need to Know for Mission-Ready Compliance
2026 brings new ICAO/IATA, PHMSA, and UN battery transport rules. Americase COO John Redman breaks down what shippers need for compliance.
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After the Incident: Managing Hazmat Recalls, Litigation Exposure, and Regulatory Scrutiny
What happens after a hazmat incident? See how DOT incident reporting, root cause analysis, and regulatory scrutiny shape hazmat recall compliance, litigation exposure, and inspection risk for shippers and carriers.
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Applying for a DOT Special Permit: Process, Timelines, and What Makes Applications Fail
Learn how the DOT special permit process works — what your application must include, why permits take 90–120 days, and the single reason most applications are denied
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When Shipments Get Flagged: What Triggers DOT & PHMSA Enforcement — and How to Prevent It
What actually triggers a DOT or PHMSA hazmat inspection? See the real risk factors — complaints, incidents, prior violations, and risk-based targeting — plus how to prepare before an inspector arrives.
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Executive Summary of the 68th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
UN SCOE’s 68th session in Geneva advanced Class 9 subdivisions and battery hazard-based classification. Here’s what shippers should track next.
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From Notice of Violation to Litigation: How Hazmat Enforcement Escalates — and How to Contain It
A hazmat notice of violation doesn’t have to end in a costly penalty. See how the hazmat enforcement process escalates and what to do at each stage to contain it.
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How PE-Backed Companies Inherit Hazmat Liability — and What to Do Before the Deal Closes
Article Summary Hazmat liability in a private equity acquisition does not disappear at closing — it transfers to the buyer, along with every training gap, packaging error, and misclassified shipment the target company never disclosed. This article explains why dangerous goods compliance is one of the most consistently underweighted risk categories in M&A due diligence:…
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IFC 2024 Adoption: What EHS and Compliance Leaders Must Do Before the Next Inspection
The 2024 IFC now covers all lithium battery storage containers — not just energy storage systems. Learn what EHS and compliance leaders must do before the next inspection, including the ≤30% state of charge exception and how to approach your AHJ proactively.
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Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air: The IATA DGR Requirements That Catch Shippers Off Guard
Shipping lithium batteries by air? Learn what IATA DGR requires — Class 9 labels, UN3480 markings, state of charge limits, and the compliance traps that get shippers flagged by the FAA.
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Hazmat Training Records: What DOT and OSHA Actually Require — and What Auditors Look For
Article Summary Hazmat training records are a legal requirement under both the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and OSHA — and the consequences of inadequate documentation are significant. Under DOT regulations (49 CFR 172.704), hazmat employees must complete initial training within 90 days of hire and recurrent training at least every three years. DOT training…
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Designing for the Unknown: Packaging Strategies That Protect Against Emerging Lithium-Ion Failure Modes
Engineered battery storage cabinets help contain evolving lithium-ion risks. Learn how to design for unknown failure modes and improve safety and compliance.
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IFC 2024 and Lithium Batteries: New Storage, Safety, and Compliance Risks You Can’t Ignore
Learn what the 2024 IFC requires for on-site lithium battery storage — from exceptions and thresholds to fire barriers and the two paths around them.
