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Sodium-ion batteries now have their own dedicated UN identification numbers under the 2026 regulations. This is not a minor terminology update. Our newest blog covers everything shippers need to know before offering these batteries for ground, air, or vessel transport. Read the full post on our blog today.

Shipping Sodium-Ion Batteries Under the New 2026 Regulations Sodium-ion batteries now have dedicated UN numbers and classification rules. Learn how the 2026 regulations differ from lithium and what shippers need to know.

Safety Data Sheets are essential reference tools, but they are not shipping manuals. The Bureau of Dangerous Goods just published a great article on why SDS quality varies so widely and how employees can learn to evaluate them more critically. Read it on the BDG blog, then visit Hazmat University for online courses that build the classification skills employees need to interpret SDS information confidently.

Safety Data Sheet Quality and Why It Varies So Much Not every SDS offers the same level of detail or accuracy. Learn how to spot incomplete transportation data, generic language, and outdated classifications.

Shipping paper software has changed how hazmat documentation gets prepared, but it has also created a dangerous misconception. The software itself does not ensure compliance. Our newest blog explains why software training should absolutely be part of initial hazmat training. Read the full post on our blog today.

Hazmat Software Training and Why It Belongs in Day One Shipping software does not guarantee compliance. Learn why hazmat software training should be part of initial employee training, not an afterthought.

Assuming every dangerous good follows the same classification structure is one of the fastest ways to create packaging and documentation errors. The Bureau of Dangerous Goods just shared a detailed look at why some hazardous materials have no packing group assignment. Read it on the BDG blog, then turn to Hazmat University when you need flexible online training your team can complete anytime.

Hazmat Packing Groups Explained and When They Don't Apply Not every hazardous material has a packing group. Learn what Packing Groups I, II, and III mean, how they affect packaging, and which hazard classes skip them.

Packing groups are not just technical classifications buried in the regulations. They are operational risk indicators that affect packaging selection, quantity limits, and transportation authorizations at nearly every stage. Our newest blog explains what every hazmat employee needs to know. Read it on our blog today.

Packing Groups and Their Assigned HAZMAT | Hazmat University In addition to brushing up on your online hazmat training, this blog will provide a fantastic refresher on the packing groups you need to know. Read here.

Recurrent training requirements exist for a reason. Procedures that worked two years ago may no longer align with current 49 CFR, IATA, or IMDG standards. The Bureau of Dangerous Goods just shared a detailed look at the role of internal audits in catching this kind of drift. Read it on the BDG blog, then turn to Hazmat University for flexible online recurrent training.

Dangerous Goods Compliance Audits and Why They Matter | BDG Internal audits uncover hidden compliance gaps in documentation, training, and packaging before they become costly problems. Learn why proactive review matters.

Strong documentation practices start with strong regulatory knowledge. ShipHazmat just shared a great article on the information elements that must always be correct on hazmat shipping papers. Read it on the ShipHazmat blog, then visit Hazmat University for online hazmat courses your team can complete anytime, from anywhere.

Hazmat Shipping Papers for 49 CFR and IMDG Explained No prescribed form exists for 49 CFR or IMDG, but the rules on content and sequence are strict. Learn what's required and how ShipHazmat simplifies compliance.

Is this hazmat? It is a question carriers, freight forwarders, and warehouse teams face every day, and the answer is not always obvious. Our newest blog covers the indicators, product categories, and investigation steps that help you spot undeclared hazardous materials before they move. Read it on our blog today.

Is It Hazmat? How to Spot Undeclared Hazardous Shipments Learn how to identify undeclared hazmat when shippers fail to disclose. Spot red flags, ask the right questions, and get trained with Hazmat University online.

Lithium battery regulations under 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG are some of the most tightly enforced in hazmat transportation. The Bureau of Dangerous Goods just published a detailed look at a new training initiative that includes self-paced online options. Read it on the BDG blog, then explore Hazmat University when fully online lithium battery training fits your team best.

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Whether your team prefers live instruction or self-paced online learning, there is a lithium battery training format that fits. ShipHazmat just posted a detailed overview of BDG's new webinar initiative. Read it on the ShipHazmat blog, then visit Hazmat University for fully online, self-paced lithium battery certification.

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