Dear Working Group Member,
The Logistics, Petrochemicals, Chemicals & Refining, Auto Components and International Liner Shipping Working Groups are delighted to invite you to attend a presentation and discussion on international and domestic dangerous goods transportation regulations, which will take place on Monday, 17th June 2019, from 14:00 to 16:00.
As China continues to upgrade its industries, there is an increased need for various materials that are classified as dangerous, and such goods must be transported both domestically in internationally to facilitate business and supply chain growth. In September 2018, the Ministry of Transport released a standard JT/T 617 which provides comprehensive regulations for transporting dangerous goods by road. Among other measures, the standard requires highly toxic chemicals be transported in specialty vehicles designed for chemical transport. In February 2019, the MOT further released for public consultation a draft Administrative Measures for the Safety of Road Transport of Dangerous Goods.
Mr. Aaron Xu, APAC Transport Safety Expert at Arkema (China) Investment Co, will focus in particular on:
· Background, frame and relationship with domestic transportation regulations
· The definitions and difference between dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals
· Basic principles of dangerous goods classification
· Latest trends in Chinese dangerous goods transportation regulation in and how MNCs can prepare for regulatory updates
· Emergency response for transportation accidents and the legal responsibility of shippers and carriers
· How MNCs manage third party logistics service providers and why it is necessary to control risks on offsite logistics processes
Tentative Agenda:
13:30-14:00 Registration
14:00-14:10 Welcome Remarks
14:10-15:10 Presentation on International and Domestic Dangerous Goods and Transport Safety Regulations by Mr. Aaron Xu, APAC Transport Safety Expert at Arkema (China) Investment Co
15:10-15:50 Q&A Session
15:50-16:00 Closing Remarks
The meeting will be held simultaneously in Shanghai, Beijing and South China via video conference system on Monday, 17th June 2019, from 14:00 to 16:00.