News / New dangerous goods rules will impact shippers and freight forwarders

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In the world of dangerous goods, the end of a tumultuous and challenging 2022 does not provide the usual welcome break.

With new regulations becoming effective on 1st January, dangerous goods professionals must study and adapt.

The regulations operate on a two-year cycle, so the new road (ADR), rail (RID), sea (IMDG) and air (ICAO Technical Instructions) regulations begin to replace the old editions next month.

For ADR, there is a six-month transition, whereas for IMDG it is a 12-month transition, but the ...