Freight Merchandising Services Ltd

It’s been a busy week at FMS towers sending out the much anticipated 2025 ADR and IATA DGR publications. Thank you to all our fantastic customers for getting your orders in early. Happy reading 📚 #ADR #IATA #dangerousgoods #regulations

We are pleased to announce that the 2025/2026 digital edition of the IMDG Code is now ready to purchase. The IMO's ePublications platform gives you access to this essential piece of legislation for the transportation for dangerous goods by sea freight. It is automatically updated when any corrections or amendments are issued, so you do not have to worry about missing the latest updates. The digital IMDG code, and supplement, can be purchased via our website below or by calling us on 01784 240840. Once your order had been received we will send you a secure link to allow you to log onto the ePublications platform and access the IMDG Code/Supplement. https://lnkd.in/eEKTzgZX

It’s that time of year when the new dangerous goods publications are starting to be released for 2025/2026. This year is a big one with all modes of transport being updated and we are now taking pre-orders. Our website contains all of the most popular publications but if there is anything specific you require then please reach out and let us know, as it’s likely we’ll be able to source it for you. We have yet to be given prices or availability for the2025/2026 IMDG Code books however, the digital version is available for pre-order. We will of course let you know when this becomes available. To visit our online store please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/e2YKpC2w One big change next year is the introduction of the Battery Shipping Regulations (BSR) which will be replacing the Lithium Battery Shipping Guidelines. This is due to ever changing battery technologies which includes Sodium-ion batteries. A very helpful video produced by IATA can be found here to help explain the changes: https://lnkd.in/euxsMYWd

Upcoming changes to the UN boxes

There are some important changes that are happening to the stock range of UN boxes that we supply which we wanted to make you aware of.  There have been a number of improvements to the weight that they can hold to make them more versatile both as a 4G and a 4GV box.  The licenses have been simplified so both the 4G and 4GV markings are contained on one document rather than two. The boxes will also have the FSC marking printed on them which ensures they are produced using responsibly sourced corrugated board from managed forests. For further information please visit our news page at https://lnkd.in/ehBTafri or give us a call on 01784 240840.

IATA have released their first addendum for the 65th edition of the DGR. You can download it directly from our updates page at: https://lnkd.in/edcNcwhx or directly as a pdf from: https://lnkd.in/exr5BCwQ

We are now stocking a very helpful publication which outlines exemptions for the carriage of dangerous good by road transport.  This publication enables the operator to clarify which dangerous goods can legally be carried within the limitations of the transport operation, without the need to seek specialist advice or training.  This is particularly useful for those companies who regularly ship limited quantities of dangerous good by road. This publication is the 6th edition which covers the 2023/2024 version of the ADR. For a limited time we are offering this publication in combination with the 2023/2024 ADR at a reduced price of £199.00 (RRP £264.00).  If you are looking to purchase the ADR then it may be a good opportunity to see if the guide would be useful to you. If you would like to take advantage of this great deal then it can be viewed and purchased through our website by following the link below: https://lnkd.in/egHcEGz4