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"Besides this, all personnel receive com- transporting dangerous goods. We recom-
prehensive training on the safe handling mend digital format for its search and
and transportation of dry ice which in- automatic updates and it's cheaper."
cludes specific guidance on the properties New packing solutions often incor-
of dry ice, the risks associated with its use, porate advanced materials and design
and proper handling procedures. Employ- features that enhance the safety of cargo
ees are educated on the potential hazards, during transportation," says Ganapathy
such as the risk of asphyxiation in confined and Karunakaran of National. "This can
spaces, and are trained to recognise and include better shock absorption, increased
respond to emergencies." resistance to temperature fluctuations,
and improved structural integrity. With
New solutions, new challenges increasing emphasis on sustainability and
"The UN model regulations govern the environmental responsibility, National sup-
packaging requirements for dangerous ports packing solutions that are environ-
goods," says Brennan of IATA. "The regula- mentally friendly. This can include the use
tions are developed and regularly reviewed of recyclable materials, reduction of waste,
by the United Nations Economic and Social or alternative packaging options that have
Council's Committee of Experts on the a lower carbon footprint.
Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNECET- "It is important to maintain the integrity
DG). They provide guidelines and standards of goods during transportation. Therefore,
for the classification, packaging, labelling, new packing solutions that provide better
and guidelines set by aviation authorities and transport of hazardous materials that protection against damage, theft, or tam-
such as ICAO and IATA," says Ganapathy are applicable to all modes of transport. pering are welcome. National recognises
and Karunakaran. "These regulations "IATA publishes a new edition of DGR that meeting customer expectations and
provide specific requirements for the safe every year in multiple languages, available delivering a positive shipping experience
transport of dry ice, including packaging, in both digital and printed format, to can contribute to customer loyalty and
labelling, and documentation. provide the latest regulatory update on business growth." 

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