New FedEx Ground Hazardous Materials Shipping Requirements Begin August 1, 2011

Effective August 1, 2011, FedEx Ground will require all hazardous materials shipper papers to be completed and submitted electronically using one of the following methods:

• a FedEx® electronic shipping solution,
• a FedEx® recognized hazardous materials vendor software application,
• a FedEx® Compatible Solutions Program application, or
• a custom solution that has the ability to transmit hazmat shipping information electronically

Similar to IATA FX-18 for FedEx Express dangerous goods air shipments, this requirement is intended to reduce errors in data entry, provide accurate emergency response information and improve the overall safety of transporting hazardous materials.

This new requirement is only applicable for shippers using FedEx Ground for transporting hazmat shipments.

To learn more about each available solution listed above, please visit the following URL on the FedEx website:
http://www.fedex.com/us/hazardous-materials/current-requirements/index.html

Did you know...

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. is a FedEx recognized software vendor with its ShipHazmat web applications and CD software.

We have developed a specific web solution called ShipHazmat Ground to help shippers meet this new requirement. This easy-to-use solution will be available August 1, 2011 in conjunction with the FedEx Ground requirement.

Important Note: We are running a very special promotion for all users who sign up at www.ShipHazmatGround.com through December 31, 2011. Please visit any of our websites to learn more!

FedEx FX-18 FREE Webinar on December 7, 2010 to Help You Comply with IATA 2011 Regulations

Have you seen the new upcoming FedEx operator variation FX-18 in the 2011 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual, effective January 10, 2010?

What is it?

Do you have concerns about it and how it may affect your business?

Does it even affect your business at all?

How you will comply with FX-18?

Do you already comply and not know it?

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. and DG Supplies, Inc. are teaming up to bring you a FREE informative webinar that specifically addresses these questions and this operator variation.

The free webinar on December 7, 2010 will discuss the following:

• What is FedEx operator variation FX-18?
• Who will it affect?
• What will it affect?
• What are your available solutions?

The 30-minute webinar will also include a brief Q&A session with participants and our panel of regulatory specialists who deal with hazardous materials regulations on a daily basis to address any additional concerns regarding this variation.

If you would like to attend this free webinar, please register here.

We look forward to speaking with you!

FedEx FX-18 Variation for Dangerous Goods Shipper's Declarations Effective January 10, 2011

The 52nd edition of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for 2011 introduces a new operator variation FX-18 from Federal Express® that will require all shipper's declarations (dangerous goods declarations) to be prepared using specific methods.

FX-18 reads as the following:

Beginning January 10, 2011, FedEx Express will require all Shipper's Declarations originating in the U.S., excluding all 023 air waybill shipments, to be prepared using only the following methods:

(a) FedEx approved vendor software application;
(b) preapproved shipper proprietary software; or
(c) FedEx Express Automated Shipping Solutions that have dangerous goods error checks.

Note:
A list of approved DG Shipping application vendors can be reviewed at www.fedex.com/us; dangerous goods (keyword). Shipper declaration "templates" from FedEx Express will no longer be accepted.

The Bureau of Dangerous Goods is listed as an approved vendor for software applications by FedEx.

Our ShipHazmat software and web application generates compliant dangerous goods declarations and packaging using built-in regulatory logic, improving your business' work flow by

• standardizing the interpretation of regulatory guidelines for air transport,
• eliminating the need for templates and typewriters, and
• reducing the timely risk and cost of rejected shipments.

We offer annual subscriptions and one-time usage plans for occasional shippers.

All Bureau of Dangerous Goods software includes our friendly and American-based technical support system featuring live representatives on the phone or via e-mail.

ShipHazmat complies with new FX-18 variation by FedEx as an approved vendor for dangerous goods declarations

Synopsis
As a long-standing leader in regulatory compliance hazmat software, the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ltd. is an approved vendor by FedEx® for its ShipHazmat® software and web applications.

Description
Effective, January 10, 2011, FedEx is requiring all dangerous goods declarations to be created using one of the following methods:

• FedEx-approved vendor for software applications,
• pre-approved shipper-proprietary software, or
  
• FedEx automated shipping solutions that dangerous goods edit checks (e.g. FedEx Ship Manager®).

ShipHazmat already is an approved vendor by FedEx, and is available as a standalone software program and internet-based application with annual subscriptions and one-time options for occasional shippers of dangerous goods.

Operator variation FX-18 in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations of the 52nd edition describes this new requirement by FedEx.

Batteries blamed for explosion at San Diego, CA FedEx warehouse

San Diego fire spokesman reported that two batteries in a box made contact and exploded around 6:00AM PST on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at a FedEx warehouse.

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