Technology and data sharing can mitigate the risks of carrying dangerous goods

Capt. John

The aviation and maritime sectors should work together to mitigate risks in the declaration and handling of dangerous goods, a grave situation impacting both. 
This week a British Airways 777 was diverted following reports of smoke in the cargo hold, (although the reason is unknown).
Insurer TT Cub yesterday said 20% of DG loads are poorly packed or identified, translating into 1.3m unsafe containers travelling the world each year on ships. A major containership fire …

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