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Dangerous goods contact number – a reminder

The Cargo Integrity Group – which includes FIATA, the Global Sipper Forum and TT Club - has issued an urgent reminder of the need for an emergency contact number for shipments of dangerous goods. The requirement forms part of many national dangerous goods regulations for transport by sea. A suitable 24-hour emergency response number should be provided in shipping documentation and safety data sheets for each shipment of dangerous goods. The ... [+]

Cargo Integrity Group calls for urgent action on pests

The Cargo Integrity Group – the Container Owners Association, Global Shippers Forum, ICHCA International, TT Club and the World Shipping Council - are calling for urgent action to reduce the risk of pest transference through international cargo movements. It follows a declaration by pest control experts under the auspices of the ... [+]

Cargo groups publish quick guide to container packing – updated

The Cargo Integrity Group of five international freight transport and cargo handling organisations have published a ‘Quick Guide’ to the United Nations sponsored Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (the CTU Code), together with a checklist of actions and responsibilities for those involved. It is part of a ... [+]