Enhancing the safety of dangerous goods shipments

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TT Club’s MD loss prevention, Mike Yarwood, outlines crucial changes to IMDG Code regulations coming into force. In particular, he highlights the ongoing conundrum of how to safely declare various types of charcoal, a well-known potential cause of container fires. 

Following the usual biennial cycle, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code has been updated and amended. This latest version, Amendment 42-24, entered transitional effect on 1 January 2025, meaning that stakeholders may start using the revised ...