Industry Resources
COSTHA’s Dangerous Goods Supply Chain Logistics Transportation Panel includes representatives from all aspects of industry with a shared goal of providing the shipping industry awareness and education tools to reduce mis-declared or undeclared dangerous goods shipments.
One of the objectives for this group is to provide comprehensive resources (included below) for all modes of transport in one easy to access location to assist shippers preparing dangerous goods.
If you would like to learn more about COSTHA and the Dangerous Goods Supply Chain Logistics Transportation Panel, please contact 518-761-0389 or email mail@costha.com.
- Air
- Batteries
- Carrier Guidance
- Country / Region Specific
- Dangerous Goods Regulatory Resources
- Emergency Response
- Hand Sanitizer Recycling Resources
- Inspections
- PHMSA Interpretations / Special Permits / Approvals
- Radioactives
- Rail
- Road
- Training Resources
- Vessel
- Vessel Operator Prohibition and Restrictions Lists (P&R)
- Vessel Port Restrictions / Issues
- United States Postal Service (USPS)
- United Nations
Above are links to various resources and subject matters. COSTHA provides these links for informational purposes only. The material contained on these pages does not constitute professional advice on this subject matter and does not imply any endorsement by COSTHA. While the information contained within the site is periodically updated, no guarantee is given that the information provided in this website is correct, complete, and/or up-to-date. Nothing on this webpage constitutes advice by COSTHA. Persons with questions regarding any of the information or transportation of dangerous goods should consult a qualified professional and/or legal counsel.
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Batteries |
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2021 IATA Guidance Document – Battery Powered Cargo Tracking Devices / Data Loggers |
| Battery Resources. The https://battery-news.de/ website may be useful for you, it includes a “Battery Atlas” for Europe with names of manufacturers, material suppliers, testing facilities, etc. They are working on a battery atlas for the US, but for now they do have a chart with battery projects, click here (2022) |
| COSTHA Member Webinar Series 2022: Lithium Batteries presentations / recordings available (member login required) |
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Carrier Guidance |
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2022 FedEx U.S. Domestic Shipments of Ethyl Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer |
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2022 Hand Sanitizer Transportation Exception for Flammable Liquid |
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Country/Region Specific |
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ADR 2023 - Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road | UNECE |
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Argentina's regulations from the Secretary of Transportation - in Spanish only |
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Australia Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code) website - full text in PDF |
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Bolivia's regulations from the Ministry of Transportation - in Spanish only |
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Brazil's regulations from the National Land Transportation Agency - in Portuguese only |
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Canada's Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations Dangerous Goods Marks PDF Transport Canada Dangerous Goods Marks. This bulletin explains the labelling and placarding requirements. It does not change, create, amend or suggest deviations to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations). For specific details, consult Part 4 of the TDG Regulations. The term “dangerous goods safety mark” is replaced with “dangerous goods mark” throughout the English version of the TDG Regulations and this document to reflect the terminology being used in the Act. This change will allow internal consistency with no change in the meaning. The terminology in the TDG Regulations is being modified as the TDG Regulations are updated. Read more… (May 13, 2024 – Transport Canada) |
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Chile's regulations from the Ministry of Transportation - in Spanish only |
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Colombia's regulations from the Ministry of Transportation - in Spanish only - full text in PDF |
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Costa Rica's regulations from the Ministry of Transportation - in Spanish only - full text in PDF |
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Ecuador's regulations from the Ministry of Transportation - in Spanish only - full text in PDF |
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Directorate General of Civil Aviation |
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The Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR for its Spanish initials) |
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Mexico's Normas Oficiales Mexicanas for land transport of DG - in Spanish only |
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New Zealand's Dangerous Goods Regulatory System Map from the Ministry of Transport - full text in PDF |
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New Zealand's Transporting DG Safely industry guide from the Ministry of Transport - full text in PDF |
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Paraguay's regulations from the Ministry of Transportation - in Spanish only - also see MERCOSUR |
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Peru's regulations from the Ministry of Transportation - in Spanish only - full text in PDF |
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Uruguay's regulations from the Ministry of Transportation - in Spanish only |
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Venezuela's regulations from Fondonorma - in Spanish only - full text in PDF |
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Dangerous Goods Regulatory Resources |
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49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations PHMSA |
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Transport Canada – Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) |
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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS, Rev. 9, 2021) |
UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (rev. 7) |
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USPS Publication 52 – Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable (PUB 52) |
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| Hazardous Matters Quarterly Newsletter. Stay informed on the latest news from PHMSA, subscribe here today
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| IMO Documents & Resources |
Register for a free IMODOCS public account here |
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HAND SANITIZER SURPLUS DISPOSAL / RECYCLING RESOURCES |
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Hand sanitizer has been a staple product for the last few years as the world has dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many companies are now dealing with a shelf life issue for excess sanitizers. Several COSTHA members are looking for possible ways to deal with surplus hand sanitizer that does not trigger hazwaste disposal requirements. COSTHA is collecting solutions (recycling partners, Federal or State EPA-recognized solutions, etc.) and resources for handling this growing problem. Please find information and resources below. If you have any additional information / recommendations, please send them to anne@costha.com |
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| Regulatory References | 3rd Party Facilities to Manage Reclamation of Excess Hand Sanitizer that is Past / Approaching Expiration Date |
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See ethanol-based hand sanitizer recycling under the following exemption in the Hazardous Waste regulations: |
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Links to Hazardous Waste Programs and U.S. State Environmental Agencies |
Dynamic Recycling – Bristol, TN |
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FDA: Q&A for Industry | Withdrawal of Temporary Hand Sanitizer Guidances: 7. If manufacturers still have undistributed hand sanitizer produced under the temporary guidances after March 31, 2022, what steps should they take? ANSWER: If, after March 31, 2022, manufacturers still have undistributed hand sanitizer that was prepared under the temporary policies (products produced on or before December 31, 2021), manufacturers should destroy these products. After March 31, 2022, only hand sanitizer products prepared in compliance with all applicable requirements, including the tentative final monograph for over-the-counter topical antiseptics, as amended, should be distributed. Manufacturers should maintain records with information concerning a returned drug product’s destruction, including the product name, manufacturer, lot number, quantity, disposition date, and disposition method. Contact the Environmental Protection Agency and your local waste management and recycling center for information on safe disposal. 8. How should manufacturers dispose of alcohol/isopropyl alcohol after December 31, 2021, that will no longer be used to produce hand sanitizer under the temporary guidances? ANSWER: While hand sanitizers are regulated by FDA as over-the-counter (OTC) drug products, disposal of hazardous waste, including flammable liquids such as alcohol, is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency and local waste management authorities. We recommend contacting your local waste management and recycling center for more information on hazardous waste disposal. |
COSTHA has collected and compiled this webpage which consists of best management practices shared by members as possible solutions for disposal of surplus hand sanitizer. We do not suggest that following the information provided on this webpage will ensure compliance nor do we endorse or have specific relationships with the companies listed. Inclusion of this information on the COSTHA website is for members use only. We strongly encourage you review all options with appropriate waste management departments and legal counsel.
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Inspections |
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| What To Do When the Inspector Calls. COSTHA’s Dangerous Goods Supply Chain Logistics Transportation Panel members reviewed and updated COSTHA’s What to Do When the DOT Hazardous Materials Inspector Comes Calling document (June 2023) | |
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Press Release: Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper (December 14, 2021). The International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA) partnered with the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA), National Cargo Bureau (NCB) and World Shipping Council (WSC) to combine their expertise and experience to develop a Dangerous Goods Warehousing White Paper. See links to press release, white paper and warehouse checklist below. |
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The Inspection Process We understand that having a Federal Inspector show up at your door can be quite daunting. The inspector's goal is not to issue fines or to get in the way of your operations. Their aim is to work with you to ensure compliance with the regulations, minimize risk, and ensure safety associated with the transportation of hazardous materials or dangerous goods by air. |
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PHMSA Interpretations / Special Permits / Approvals |
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PHMSA oCFR - Interpretation Letter Search |
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Radioactives |
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International Atomic Energy Agency Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials - full text in PDF |
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Training Resources |
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PHMSA Hazardous Materials Transportation Training Modules Access here The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) has developed this free online training module program to meet the requirements for general awareness/familiarization training and to serve as the basis for function-specific training. The “8.0 Security Requirements” training module meets the requirement for security awareness training. All hazmat employees (as defined in § 171.8 of the HMR) must receive training that includes general awareness/familiarization training, function-specific training, safety training, and security awareness training. See Subpart H of Part 172 of the HMR for all training requirements.
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COSTHA Member - Training Services Click here for a listing of our member companies that provide hazardous materials / dangerous goods training courses & services.
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Become a Hazmat Trainer! Florida South Western State College has partnered with industry experts, Hazmat Safety To register, click here. |
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Vessel |
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European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN) from the UN website |
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Book it right and pack it tight
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Guidance on packing dangerous goods for carriage by sea – IMDG Code Amendment 41-22 "Pack It Right Pack It Tight" publication by TT Club (P & I) includes proper classification and shipping paper preparation. Copyright © 2023 jointly held by Thomas Miller P&I Ltd and Through Transport Mutual Services (UK) Ltd. All rights reserved. Users of this guide may reproduce or transmit it verbatim only. Any other use, including derivative guidance based on this guide, in any form or by any means is subject to prior permission in writing from the copyright holders. |
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IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code) - full text PDF |
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World Shipping Council's CTU Code Quick Guides and Container Packing Checklists |
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International Maritime Organization - publishers of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) |
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IMO Forms and Certificates may be found here, including the multi-modal DG form |
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Vessel Operator Prohibition and Restrictions Lists (P&R) |
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2M Alliance |
Ocean Alliance |
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THE Alliance
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Prohibition & Restricted Cargo Lists |
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Vessel Port Restrictions / Issues |
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Terminals hazardous/customer service emails/numbers: Los Angeles / Long Beach ytilaoutbound@yti.com wbctcs@wbct.us customerserviceclerk@totalterminals.com trapac.explax@trapac.com cybook.ocu@itslb.com
Oakland trapac.expoak@trapac.com |
East Coast Savannah customerservice@gaports.com
New York / New Jersey customerservice-usa@globalterminals.com
South Carolina Ports Authority solutionscenter@scspa.com
North Carolina Port Authority containers@ncports.com
Virginia International Terminals, Inc. POVcustomerservice@vit.org
Jacksonville trapac.jax@trapac.com |
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Gulf Houston Mobile |
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United States Postal Service (USPS) |
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2021 Poster 298 Domestic Hazardous Materials Warning Labels and Markings |
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United Nations |
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United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) - guidance on Safety Data Sheet (SDS) creation and chemical labels for consumers and workplaces |
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United Nations Manual of Tests & Criteria - contains criteria, test methods and procedures for classification of DG |
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United National Model Regulations - recommendations on the transport of DG which are then incorporated into the modal regulations and state specific regulations |
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US DOT PHMSA: Implementation of the UN Model Regulations and Competent Authorities for the Transport of Dangerous Goods |
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UNECE Secretariat maintains a list of competent authorities for “Road”, “Rail”, “Inland Waterways”, and application of various UN marks here |
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