2013 A.I.R. Shipper Includes Changes to Lithium Battery Provisions, Package Quantity Rules

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Production of the 2013 AIR Shipper is coming along.  Odd years mean we’re including ICAO updates, so we’ll be featuring a black cover this time out.

If you’re piloting a helicopter up in Alaska, you need to pay attention to this one!  Of course, there are lots of other changes the ordinary dangerous goods shipper needs to take a look at.  Especially those much amended and tweaked provisions for lithium batteries in all their different types and packages.  I think you’ll be pleased with how AIR Shipper presents packing instructions in a user-friendly, concise and structured manner.  The rules on when a package quantity is considered to be “gross” have changed and that will have a significant impact on documentation.

The 2013 version is a must for all dangerous goods shippers.  Those folks who think they can shave a few dollars by using out-of-date editions really need to look at…

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Shashi Kallada

33 years in Merchant Shipping, Last 18 years working on IMDG Code. Ex Sailor, Ex Manager Global Dangerous Goods Maersk Line.

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