USA

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Recent updates on dangerous goods regulations around the world will see owners and operators facing significant penalties for mis-declaration or non-declaration of dangerous goods in containers, and other forms of non-compliance with dangerous goods regulations.

United States – Please note the following amendments to the United States laws governing the transportation of dangerous goods:

Criminal penalties may be imposed for each knowing, reckless or wilful violation, including up to ten years in prison and fines of as much as $500,000 per violation. Individuals, that is, employees, are subject to imprisonment, whereas corporations remain subject to fines, probation, suspension and/or revocation of operating authority.

Civil penalties of as much as $100,000 may also be imposed for each violation, whether or not such violation is knowingly reckless.