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Lessons From Working With NASA: Inside the Unique Challenges of the Aerospace Industry
Article Summary Q&A with Americase’s Derrick Cunningham, Director of Innovation and Engineering Question #1: What unique challenges does the aerospace industry present when it comes to protecting mission-critical equipment? The […]
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How Regulatory Changes in the Aviation Industry Affect Container Design
Article Summary Q&A with Americase’s Steve Arnold, Industrial Sales Engineer & Mike Pagel, Sr. HazMat Safety Consultant Question #1: What regulatory changes in the aviation industry have driven the need […]
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Navigating Global Lithium-Ion Battery Transportation Regulations: A Comprehensive Guide to the International Regulations for Transporting Lithium-Ion Batteries
Article Summary Q&A with Chris Egloff and Mike Pagel, Americase Question #1: What are the key differences between major international regulations for transporting lithium-ion batteries, such as those from the […]
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Why Materials Matter in Shipping (and Why Metal May Be the Best Choice)
Article Summary Q&A with Steve Arnold, Americase Question 1: What are the key benefits of using metal over other materials for shipping containers? One of the main advantages of using […]
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What Happens When Close Trading Partners and Bosom Buddies Update Their GHS Classifications but Have Misaligned Transition Periods?
The U.S. and Canada enjoy the world’s most comprehensive trading relationship, which supports millions of jobs in each country. We are each other’s largest trade partners with nearly $3.6 billion […]
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What is a Lithium-Ion Recall, and What Do Companies Need to Consider When Facing One?
Article Summary In today’s technology-driven world, lithium-ion batteries power everything from scooters, smartphones, and power tools to e-bikes and electric vehicles. While these batteries are safe and effective power sources, […]
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How Laboratory Testing Helps Prevent Accidents with Lithium-Ion Batteries
Article Summary Lithium-ion batteries power our everyday lives, from smartphones to electric vehicles. Even though lithium-ion batteries are inherently safe, when mishandled or off-spec, they may pose risks, including thermal […]
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ROI on Shipping Containers: An Overlooked Efficiency?
Article Summary When considering ways to enhance efficiency and reduce costs within logistics, the focus often lies on optimizing routes, reducing fuel consumption, or improving packaging materials. However, an often-overlooked […]
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How to Get Custom Packaging for Lithium-Ion Batteries Certified
Article Summary Since first being used in commercial devices in 1991, lithium-ion batteries have become ubiquitous. These powerful energy sources are used in everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, […]
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DOT Special Permits and Lithium-Ion Batteries
Article Summary Stringent hazardous materials shipping requirements and industries’ need for fast, efficient shipping and transportation of lithium-ion batteries and other hazardous materials might seem to naturally work against each […]
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A Look Inside 3 Committees Leading the Charge in Lithium Battery Storage and Transportation Regulations
Article Summary Lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous, safe products when properly designed, tested, and handled, powering devices ranging from cellphones to electric vehicles to medical devices to power tools. And the […]
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The Basics of Safe Storage and Handling for Oxygen Cylinders
Article Summary Have you ever noticed those tall metal gas cylinders that seem to be everywhere? More often than not, they’re oxygen cylinders, and their safe storage and handling is […]