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DGM New York received a call for assistance in packaging lithium ion batteries according to IMDG code located in Newport, RI. The lithium batteries were being used as part of Volvo Ocean Race. The confirmation from the shipper to proceed was given on a Thursday morning and the on-site needed to be preformed Saturday morning. DGM New York was able to mobilize and make the 500 mile round trip. Despite major set backs due to poor weather and traffic delays all of the time line

Segregation for Lithium Batteries The new edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) has introduced segregation provisions for certain packages containing lithium batteries. This has been a result of our better understanding of the risks posed by one of the most common dangerous goods that are shipped worldwide. While some of these provisions will come into effect immediately together with the rest of the new provisions on January 1st, 2018, for others a transition

24 Hour Emergency Response Number For dangerous goods shipments in most cases a 24-hour emergency number is required. The following citation contains the information for this requirement under CFR49. In the IATA DGR this is cited as USG-12. IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Section 2.8.2 List of State Variations USG-12 On shipments to, from, within or transiting through the US, emergency response information as described below must be provided for all dangerous goods other t

Coppell, TX, April 24, 2017 - DGM Dallas has moved to a new location in Coppell, TX, just minutes away from the Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport. 710 Gateway Blvd, Suite 120 Coppell, TX 75019 Driving Directions The new DGM facility maintains a 44,000 sq. ft. warehouse that is equipped to handle all 9 classes of dangerous goods as well as Export Packing. Additionally, DGM performs On-Site/Mobile Packing, In-House Solutions and Dangerous Goods Training. Our training is c