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Risk & Disruption
High ImpactSep 25, 2026

IATA Alerts: Data Gaps Leave Forwarders Unable to Catch Dangerous Goods

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted a critical vulnerability in global cargo safety: forwarders and airlines cannot effectively identify undeclared or hidden dangerous g

The Loadstar#dangerous-goods-compliance#lithium-batteries#cargo-safety
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactSep 12, 2026

IMO Lithium Battery Cargo Rules Face Tightening Pressure

The World Shipping Council has formally advocated for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to implement more stringent regulations governing the shipment of lithium batteries via ocean freigh

Global Trade Magazine#lithium-batteries#imo-regulations#hazmat-shipping
Risk & Disruption
ModerateAug 27, 2026

DHL Cargo Plane Emergency Landing at LAX Raises Air Freight Safety Concerns

A DHL cargo aircraft experienced a serious emergency during landing at Los Angeles International Airport, with flames visibly shooting from the aircraft during the incident. This event underscores the

The Loadstar#dhl-emergency-landing#lax-airport-incident#air-freight-safety
Technology & Innovation
ModerateAug 27, 2026

LATAM Cargo First Americas Airline to Integrate IATA DG AutoCheck

LATAM Cargo has achieved a significant operational milestone by becoming the first airline carrier in the Americas to fully integrate IATA's DG AutoCheck system, an automated compliance platform desig

Air Cargo News#dangerous-goods-automation#iata-dg-autocheck#latam-cargo
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 16, 2026

SOLAS VGM 2026: Updated Rules, Methods & Compliance Deadlines

The International Maritime Organization's SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Verified Gross Mass (VGM) requirements are evolving in 2026, introducing new compliance frameworks that will affect every contai

GetTransport.com#solas-vgm-2026#verified-gross-mass#shipping-regulations