Article by: Nari Viswanathan
Source: Supply Chain 24/7
Supply chain and procurement professionals are being called to manage their organizations' value chains in highly challenging macroeconomic conditions, it is important to have visibility into inflation indices like the consumer price index and producer price index inflation.
National Motor Freight Classification Changes Take Effect on 8/13/22
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BTX Global Logistics
Aug 9, 2022 10:00:00 AM
Important changes to the National Motor Freight Classifications (NMFC) will take place on 8/13/22.As a best practice, shippers should be aware of these revisions and act accordingly when preparing LTL freight or work with organizations like BTX Global Logistics to correctly comply with the new requirements.
New Lithium Battery Air Shipping Regulations Take Effect 4/1/22
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BTX Global Logistics
Mar 31, 2022 9:45:00 AM
Source: Hazmat University, Bureau of Dangerous Goods
If it feels like “new year, another new lithium battery rule," that’s because it is. As lithium battery technology changes and more is learned from battery incidents, the regulations are bound to change to keep battery shipments safe during transport.
Regulation Prohibits the Transport of Lithium Batteries As Cargo on Passenger Aircrafts
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BTX Global Logistics
Mar 6, 2019 5:04:02 PM
WASHINGTON
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) on Feb. 27, 2019 to enhance air safety by revising the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for lithium ion cells or batteries transported by aircraft.
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Congress Passed FAA Reauthorization Bill: How will it affect freight-forwarders?
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BTX Global Logistics
Oct 8, 2018 10:00:00 AM
Congress passed
H.R. 302, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. This bill is of particular importance to our industry as a whole and the Airforwarders Association has worked closely with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to ensure that the interests of freight-forwarders were heard and incorporated into the legislation.
The FAA Reauthorization Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that includes provisions for many aspects of Aviation.