TruckandTrackSpring2020

www.truckandtrack.com Spring 2020 Truck and Track 61 DANGEROUS GOODS The transport industry is moving to digitise information flow (e-Freight) and to maximise the potential from online resources. DGOffice is at the forefront of these developments across all modes and the system is e-Freight ready. The air industry is leading the way - on the back of e-Tickets and digital Airway Bills, e-DGD’s are now being trialled by a number of airlines. Shipping lines too are starting to adopt new protocols as the industry suffers approximately one container ship fire every 30 days. It has been shown that more complete dangerous goods data could reduce the likelihood of incidents such as the fire on board theMSC Flaminia, which claimed three lives and caused significant loss and damage to cargo. The subsequent landmark case led to a $280m liability being shared between a chemical manufacturer and tank container company. Eventually all data will, inevitably, be provided in a paperless format such as the XML platform used in DGOffice. The benefits of e-Freight were discussed in detail during an interview published in this section of last Summer’s Truck and Track. Biennial Dangerous Goods Roadshow With the cancellationor postponement ofmany important industry events this year, the 2020 Biennial Dangerous Goods Roadshow in September looks set to be very popular. This key regulatory update seminar is timed to coincide with the publication of the amended dangerous goods regulations for all transport modes that will apply from 1st January 2021. Eminent speakers and knowledge leaders from across industry will take to the stage to discuss the changes. They include Dave Brennan, IATA’s Assistant Director, Cargo, Safety and Standards; Caroline Raine, Associate Director at NCEC and Gene Sanders CDGP, Author, Trainer and DG Specialist. One of the key themes running through the agenda will be the implementation of the latest technology to improve safety. There will also be presentations by the police on enforcement and an insightful look at the procedures and requirements that should be in place for emergency response to chemical incidents. To book your place at the Biennial Dangerous Goods Roadshow or to view the options available for online training for all modes visit www.labeline.com. For a free trial of DGOffice, contact Richard Shreeve (compliance@labeline.com). www.labeline.com Richard Shreeve MSC Flaminia H C B THE BIENNIAL DANGEROUS GOODS ROADSHOW