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Canadian Pacific train derails southeast of Saskatoon, no dangerous goods - National Post

Canadian Pacific train derails southeast of Saskatoon, no dangerous goods
National Post
A farmer in the area says up to 40 rail cars piled up Friday morning just west of the Rural Municipality of Blucher. Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP) says the train was carrying potash and no dangerous goods were involved. No one was hurt but an official with ...
Train carrying potash derails southeast of SaskatoonNews Talk 980 CJME
More than 30 train cars carrying potash derail southeast of ... - CBC.caCBC.ca
CP train carrying potash derails near SaskatoonCTV News
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Berlin Packaging Launches New E-Commerce Website for Dangerous Goods Division - PR Newswire (press release)

Berlin Packaging Launches New E-Commerce Website for Dangerous Goods Division
PR Newswire (press release)
CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Berlin Packaging, the world's leading supplier of plastic, glass, and metal containers and closures, today announced the launch of a newly-designed website for Dangerous Goods, its division that has been helping ...

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Transport operator fined $84000 for unsafe transportation of dangerous goods - Lexology (registration)

Transport operator fined $84000 for unsafe transportation of dangerous goods
Lexology (registration)
Unbeknownst to Stockwell, neither Mr Hill nor the vehicle were licenced to transport dangerous goods. Mr Hill drove the goods through tunnels in which dangerous goods were prohibited. These breaches came to the attention of authorities after Mr Hill's ...

Mayors disappointed by province's response to Hwy. 401 concerns - CBC.ca

CBC.ca

Mayors disappointed by province's response to Hwy. 401 concerns
CBC.ca
A representative from the Ontario Trucking Association at Monday's meeting did pitch "technological solutions" that could possibly limit tractor-trailer speeds in inclement weather, Todd said, as well as using stronger packaging for dangerous goods ...

Man's £100k court bill for selling dangerous electrical goods - some of which caused house fires - WalesOnline

WalesOnline

Man's £100k court bill for selling dangerous electrical goods - some of which caused house fires
WalesOnline
“Hopefully this case will send a very clear message to traders that we will do everything in our power to prevent dangerous goods being sold in Swansea and elsewhere in the UK. “We are very grateful for the support we received from National Trading ...

Rise in demand for shipping containers in Invercargill | Stuff.co.nz - The Southland Times

The Southland Times

Rise in demand for shipping containers in Invercargill | Stuff.co.nz
The Southland Times
The demand for shipping containers in the south has risen.

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Goods and Services Tax (GST), India: A Dangerous Domino - Modern Diplomacy

Goods and Services Tax (GST), India: A Dangerous Domino
Modern Diplomacy
On July 1, 2017, Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, rolled out the goods and services tax (GST) to replace all existing taxes at the central (federal), state, and local level. The new tax reform, a surrender of taxation powers by the states to the ...

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Airfreight takes stock of rise in cold-chain transport [VIDEO] - Air Cargo World (registration)

Airfreight takes stock of rise in cold-chain transport [VIDEO]
Air Cargo World (registration)
Sky Fresh was contracted by Brussels Airport to develop a pharma handling dashboard that will soon be expanded to dangerous goods and other cargo management. The dashboard quantifies the aggregate pharma ground handling at Brussels Airport, ...

Report finds consumers concerned about 'fake' food - ConsumerAffairs

ConsumerAffairs

Report finds consumers concerned about 'fake' food
ConsumerAffairs
“Fake and dangerous food and drinks threaten the health and safety of people around the world who are often unsuspectingly buying these potentially very dangerous goods,” Interpol's Michael Ellis said at the conclusion of the investigation. Just last ...

Cargo Incident Notification System receives BIC Award - Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

Cargo Incident Notification System receives BIC Award
Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
This can include suggesting amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code, or offering advice on training around the correct packing and securing of cargo. “CINS' strategic efforts include producing guidelines, such as for the ...

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