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Time for stricter enforcement of Dangerous Goods shipping rules?

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Flagrant abuses of dangerous goods shipping regulations should be subject to criminal prosecution, says The International Air Transportation Association (IATA).  The Association says tighter enforcement is necessary to reduce willful non-compliance of dangerous goods regulations, such as the mislabeling or non-declaration of dangerous goods, which could put aircraft safety at risk.  Several campaigns are being developed to improve compliance without penalizing shippers who try to follow the rules. 

For more information, contact David Lychek, Manager – Ocean & Air Services.

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Understand why AMPS is so important

The Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) was introduced by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) effective October 7, 2002. The master penalty document outlines 181 contraventions and the responsibility for these contraventions has been downloaded to the Canadian importers and exporters.

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