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Crowley to build & operate U.S.'s 1st electric tugboat

Exciting news coming out in as Crowley unveils plans for the first fully electric tugboat. The eWolf will be first fully electric U.S. tugboat with technology and will be operational in the Port of mid-2023.

Crowley to build & operate U.S.'s 1st electric tugboat A first of its kind anywhere in the U.S., the eWolf, an 82 foot electric tugboat, will be built by Crowley Maritime corporation, and operational at the Port of San Diego by mid-2023.

1,000 homes evacuated after pounds of lithium batteries explode in old Illinois paper mill

cause 1,000 Illinois homes to be evacuated. “As [] get wet, they short out and they ignite and explode." Morris Fire Protection Tracey Steffes told ABC 7 Chicago. Firefighters and residents are waiting out the blaze, but in the words of one Morris local "I do not know how you just store that many batteries and have no one know about it."

1,000 homes evacuated after pounds of lithium batteries explode in old Illinois paper mill A blaze caused by as many as 200,000 exploding lithium batteries has caused at least 1,000 homes to be evacuated in Morris, Illinois.

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Hazmat Connection, June 2021

The June edition of the AllTransPack, Inc. is out! Check out this issue to catch up on the latest industry news, dates for upcoming and and the most recent updates on the incident.

Hazmat Connection, June 2021

Delhi Airport Hits 1,000-Movement Sustainable Taxiing Milestone - Simple Flying

"[IGIAirport] has reached an important milestone in its aircraft movement goal. Using a system known as , the airport was seen 1,000 push back without using their engines...The result of these engineless pushbacks has been a reduction of 532 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions."

Delhi Airport Hits 1,000-Movement Sustainable Taxiing Milestone - Simple Flying Delhi Airport has reached an important milestone in its sustainable aircraft movement goal. Using a system known as…

Your Partner in Safety, Hazmat Training, & Compliance

We're excited to announce that ATP Training, Inc. (an AllTransPack, Inc company), has a brand new home on the web. Have you checked out hazmatcoach.com yet? Please visit and tell us what you think!

Your Partner in Safety, Hazmat Training, & Compliance ATP Training, Inc. provides IATA Accredited instructor-led and self-paced hazmat training for transportation of dangerous goods by air, ocean, and highway.

This we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and to their families.

Webinar: Fireside Chat with Willie Walsh, IATA CEO And Director General | Aviation Week Network

This week, Director General and CEO Willie Walsh gave a Fireside Chat with Aviation Week Network to discuss issues impacting the global airline and transport industry with ATW's Editor-in-Chief, Karen Walker. You can watch a recording of this interview on their site.

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Webinar: Fireside Chat with Willie Walsh, IATA CEO And Director General | Aviation Week Network This webinar took place May 25, 2021.

Recycling company warns people not to recycle lithium-ion batteries after multiple plant fires

Did you know that were the cause of four recycling-related fires in Chesapeake, Virginia this year? You can help prevent these dangerous accidents by not recycling or any listed in this article. And if you're not sure if you can recycle something, take advice from TFC Recycling : "When in doubt, throw it out!"

Recycling company warns people not to recycle lithium-ion batteries after multiple plant fires Plants take paper, bottles, and cans. As one person put it: "When in doubt, throw it out."

that a travels the equivalent of 3/4 of the way to the moon and back every year during their ocean voyages? AllTransPack, Inc helps keep their crews compliant by packing and crating dangerous goods aboard, and training their teams to transport them safely on the seas.

are a hot topic in the industry, which is why AllTransPack, Inc keeps our clients up to speed on the latest regulations. Stay informed by taking a class with us or visit http://hazmatcoach.com

AllTransPack, Inc is excited to announce the arrival of our multimodal shipping training. These self-paced courses are perfect for experienced professionals who ship radioactive materials by air, highway, and ocean, but if you need classroom experience, we also offer accredited instructor-led training. Visit training.alltranspack.com for details & schedules.

It's hard to imagine, but even everyday household items like can be dangerous in if not properly packaged. Make sure you check the SDS for your specific product before shipping... and if you're still not sure, give AllTransPack, Inc a call.

To our friends and colleagues in the transportation industry, AllTransPack, Inc thanks you for moving life-saving medicine and equipment anywhere it needs to go. If you need support with packing, crating, dry-icing, or training and more, we're here to help.

Those Who Serve: Columbia River bar pilots risk their lives to guide cargo ships

These brave unsung heroes of the cargo world

Those Who Serve: Columbia River bar pilots risk their lives to guide cargo ships Columbia River Bar Pilots risk their lives every day and night to keep cargo ships moving across the dangerous Columbia River Bar. They work in any weather a...

For 30 Halloweens, AllTransPack, Inc. has partnered with companies all over the globe to ensure the safety of their , of their people, and regulatory of their company. If scares you more than a haunted house, contact our team to see how we can help. ATP wishes a happy and safe to you and all your precious cargo this weekend!

Faulty lithium-ion battery to blame for Loudoun County house fire, officials say

Faulty lithium-ion battery to blame for Loudoun County house fire, officials say Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials say a faulty lithium-ion battery inside a toy remote control car is to blame for a house fire in Aldie that caused nearly a million dollars in damage.

Faulty lithium-ion battery to blame for Loudoun County house fire, officials say

Loudoun County Virginia Fire and Rescue officials say a faulty lithium-ion battery inside a toy remote control car is to blame for a house fire that caused nearly a million dollars in damage.

Faulty lithium-ion battery to blame for Loudoun County house fire, officials say Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials say a faulty lithium-ion battery inside a toy remote control car is to blame for a house fire in Aldie that caused nearly a million dollars in damage.

Investigations | Office of Inspector General | U.S. Department of Transportation

A company has been sentenced for Illegally importing unapproved fireworks. They knowingly omitted material information from documents to conceal the presence of the fuses in shipping containers entering the United States.

A criminal fine of $200,000, up to 10,000 in destruction costs, and a $400 special assessment for using false documents to illegally import unapproved fireworks.

Investigations | Office of Inspector General | U.S. Department of Transportation

Ammonium nitrate: what is the chemical blamed for blast in Lebanese capital?

From the article - Ammonium nitrate "...is not explosive on its own, rather it is an oxidizer, drawing oxygen to a fire – and therefore making it much more intense," according to Gabriel da Silva, a senior lecturer in chemical engineering at the University of Melbourne.

However, da Silva said, it ignites only under the right circumstances, and these are difficult to achieve. “You need extreme circumstances to set off an explosion,” he said.

Ammonium nitrate: what is the chemical blamed for blast in Lebanese capital? The deadly explosion in Beirut has been blamed on thousands of tonnes of the chemical used in fertilisers and explosives

Officers…Ask These Questions at a Hazardous Material Incident

Officers…Ask These Questions at a Hazardous Material Incident Author: Frank Docimo As a fire officer you have been given the responsibility under the law to understand, guide and direct a hazardous material emergency. 29 CFR 1910.120(q) as well as HAZMAT IC t…

Victims ID’d in fatal fiery crash on I-85 in Gwinnett

Two people were killed Saturday in a fiery crash involving a fuel tanker that shut down I-85 for hours in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

Victims ID’d in fatal fiery crash on I-85 in Gwinnett A fatal multi-vehicle crash caused a massive fire that is blocking all northbound lanes of I-85 in Gwinnett County.

Fork Lift Fire Spreads To Chemical Tanks In Linden

When a bad situation gets worse.

Thankfully no one was injured and everyone is safe.

https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/essex/police-fire/fork-lift-fire-spreads-to-chemical-tanks-in-linden/781346/

Fork Lift Fire Spreads To Chemical Tanks In Linden A two-alarm fire that started on a fork lift quickly spread to nearby chemical tanks Friday in Linden.Firefighters were dispatched to Linden Bulk at 4200 Tremley Point Road around 9:15 a.m., Linden police said.Workers from several surrou...

Smoking driver 'blows up' car with air freshener

When a driver lit his cigarette, fumes from a recently used aerosol spray ignited and blew out the windscreen and windows and buckled the doors. It was so powerful it caused damage to windows at nearby businesses.

Fortunately the man escaped with only minor injuries.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-50810196#

Smoking driver 'blows up' car with air freshener The man sprayed "excessive" amounts of the scent before lighting a cigarette, firefighters say.

Guy Accidentally Gifts Daughter Radioactive Stone 'For Good Luck'

From the article:

"Authorities have warned members of the public against purchasing items promising pseudo-scientific spiritual or physical health benefits.

Negative ion bracelets became popular in the US a few years ago, but were also later discovered to be releasing radiation into the bodies of those wearing them. It was thought that negative ions ‘boost serotonin levels and boost your energy’."

Guy Accidentally Gifts Daughter Radioactive Stone 'For Good Luck' While most parents bring back their kids back a teddy bear or novelty t-shirt from their trips away, one man decided to gift his daughter a ‘power stone’ that he had no idea was radioactive. Airport police in China seized the radioactive uranium ‘power stone’ off the oblivious dad who gave i...

Windows blown out in air freshener explosion

Why they call them "household dangerous goods".

A pressurized aerosol container was left on a hot surface.

Windows blown out in air freshener explosion A woman is treated for pelvic injuries after falling down the stairs as she went to investigate the blast.

Snapshot: Preparing for the Consequences of a Chemical Attack

Are you prepared?

Snapshot: Preparing for the Consequences of a Chemical Attack DHS S&T has developed a suite of models to help federal agencies analyze threats, vulnerabilities and consequences of potential attacks to prioritize resources for the most effective defense and response.

Forum to consider hazardous cargo concerns

A number of high-profile container ship fires has brought the issue of mis-declared dangerous goods transport to the fore. A forum to be held in November will seek to find solutions to the ongoing threat

https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1129493/Forum-to-consider-hazardous-cargo-concerns

Forum to consider hazardous cargo concerns Panel of experts from industry and regulators to seek solutions on containership fire issue

Propane blast kills firefighter, injures his brother, others

A horrible propane explosion leaves one firefighter dead and four others in intensive care.

Propane blast kills firefighter, injures his brother, others FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) — A fierce propane explosion leveled a newly constructed building after fire crews arrived to investigate the smell of gas Monday, killing one firefighter and injuring at

FAA Bans Recalled MacBook Pros From Flights

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https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/faa-bans-recalled-apple-laptops-230926613.html

FAA Bans Recalled MacBook Pros From Flights (Bloomberg) -- U.S. airline safety regulators banned select MacBook Pro laptops on flights after Apple Inc. recently said that some units had batteries that posed a fire risk.In a statement, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said it was “aware of the recalled batteries that are used in some...

Hapag-Lloyd to fine shippers $15,000 per box for any misdeclared hazardous cargoes -

Effective September 15, 2019 German vessel operator Hapag-Lloyd will begin to impose fines on shippers when undeclared dangerous goods are discovered.

Other vessel operators, such as Hong Kong’s Orient Overseas Container Line, are expected to announce similar actions.

Hapag-Lloyd to fine shippers $15,000 per box for any misdeclared hazardous cargoes - With misdeclared hazardous cargoes sparking many dangerous fires on boxships around the world, Germany’s top liner has taken severe action – imposing a fine of $15,000 per wrong container. Hapag-Lloyd suffered a high profile fire on of its ships, , earlier this year, that raged for weeks and cau...

Man left with volleyball-sized 3rd-degree burn after his v**e exploded

Over his life time this poor guy has been cut by machinery and hit by a car but he says he never felt pain that was as bad as when his v**e exploded while in his pants pocket.

Man left with volleyball-sized 3rd-degree burn after his v**e exploded Nader Harb, of Cleveland, Ohio, was setting up for the day at the butchery he works at when the LGHG2 battery in his right pocket burst into flames.