Transport of Dangerous Goods

UNECE Draft Decisions on Inland Transport Sub-Bodies and CTU Code Review

In April 2026, UNECE’s Executive Committee tabled draft decisions to approve several new Inland Transport Committee subsidiary bodies, including a CTU Code review group, an inland transport climate‑resilience body, and a team to operationalise the new UN rail freight convention, alongside updated terms of reference for the road‑transport working party.[^1^](https://docs.un.org/en/ECE/EX/2026/L.8) For transport and logistics operators, this is an early signal that international work will intensify on climate‑resilient infrastructure, cycling route standards, rail freight legal frameworks, and container‑packing practices, with potential future impacts on inland freight operations and dangerous‑goods handling rather than immediate new binding obligations.

Italy: Albo Nazionale Gestori Ambientali Adopts Geolocation Requirements for Category 5 Hazardous Waste Transport Vehicles

Italy’s Albo Nazionale Gestori Ambientali has adopted binding rules requiring GPS‑based geolocation systems on Category 5 vehicles transporting hazardous special waste, with the new technical suitability requirement entering into force in early April 2026. Waste transport operators must equip eligible fleets, certify compliance by 30 June 2026, and ensure that all new or amended Category 5 registrations from 01 July 2026 meet the geolocation and digital traceability standards, or risk registration and enforcement issues.

10 Apr 2026, 10:52albonazionalegestoriambientali.itItaly

Italy Ministry of the Interior Classifies Explosive Propellant "9273 (AIB)" as Category I

Italy has formally classified the propellant "9273 (AIB)" as a Category I explosive, mandating specific safety and labelling standards as of April 2026. Companies handling this substance must update product packaging and compliance documentation to align with Italian explosives law and EU CLP requirements.

9 Apr 2026, 09:55gazzettaufficiale.itItaly

Italy Ministry of the Interior Classifies Propergol P120C as Category I Explosive and Sets Labelling Requirements

Italy has formally classified the solid propellant Propergol P120C as a Category I explosive, effective April 2026, mandating specific national labeling and CLP compliance. Manufacturers and aerospace operators must ensure packaging integrates both EU type-examination data and specific Italian public security warnings to maintain market access and transport legality.

9 Apr 2026, 09:55gazzettaufficiale.itItaly

Italy Ministry of the Interior Classifies Solid Propellant Propergol P80 as Category I Explosive

Italy has formally classified the solid propellant "Propergol P80" as a Category I explosive, effective April 2026. This designation mandates specific CLP-compliant labeling and strict adherence to public security licensing for manufacture, storage, and transport.

9 Apr 2026, 09:55gazzettaufficiale.itItaly

Italy Ministry of the Interior Classifies Solid Propellant "Propergol A5" as Category I Explosive

Italy has officially classified the solid propellant 'Propergol A5' as a Category I explosive, effective April 2026. This designation triggers immediate national compliance obligations for specific labeling, transport safety, and public security storage protocols.

9 Apr 2026, 09:55gazzettaufficiale.itItaly

UNECE ADN Administrative Committee Adopts 2027 Amendment Package and Methanol Tugboat Trial Derogation

The ADN Administrative Committee has adopted the 2027 amendment package for inland waterway transport and authorized a five-year methanol-fuel trial for tugboats. Operators must prepare for harmonized transport requirements effective January 2027, while the methanol derogation signals a developing regulatory framework for alternative fuels in shipping.

9 Apr 2026, 09:45docs.un.orgUNECEBelgium

Netherlands: Amsterdam Court of Appeal Fines Tankship Operator for Illegal Degassing Detected by E‑Nose Network

The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has upheld a fine for illegal in-transit degassing, validating the use of automated sensor networks and AIS tracking for enforcement. This ruling confirms the legal admissibility of high-tech surveillance data, signaling increased enforcement risk and limited recourse for operators challenging automated monitoring on data protection grounds.

6 Apr 2026, 19:38uitspraken.rechtspraak.nlNetherlands

EU Council Set To Adopt Position For 59th OTIF Committee On RID Appendix C Amendments

The EU is finalizing its position on biennial technical amendments to the RID regulations for rail carriage of dangerous goods, ahead of the May 2026 OTIF session. Operators and manufacturers should prepare for updated classification and packaging requirements that will harmonize rail transport rules with international standards starting January 2027.

5 Apr 2026, 05:28data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

Swedish Civil Defence Authority Updates "Transportskydd" Guidance On Security For Dangerous Goods Transport

The Swedish Civil Defence Authority (MCF) has issued updated guidance and practical tools for the security of dangerous goods transported by road and rail. Operators across the supply chain should use these revised checklists and risk assessments to ensure compliance with ADR/RID security plan and training requirements.

4 Apr 2026, 10:58mcf.seSweden

EU Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive — Emergency Procedures For Crisis-Relevant Goods Apply From 30 May 2026

The EU has finalized emergency procedures for transportable pressure equipment, with new rules for "crisis-relevant goods" applying from May 30, 2026. Manufacturers should prepare for accelerated conformity assessment pathways and potential national market authorizations during declared emergencies, which will require distinct labeling and compliance documentation.

4 Apr 2026, 10:28eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

EU Council Sets Position on RID Appendix C Amendments for 59th OTIF Dangerous Goods Committee

The EU Council has formalized its support for technical amendments to the RID regulations governing the international carriage of dangerous goods by rail. Companies should anticipate updated tank-container load standards, new wagon marking requirements, and alignment with rail interoperability specifications.

3 Apr 2026, 18:26data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

US NRC Grants Exemption on Low-Level Waste Shipment Tracking for Vallecitos Nuclear Center

The US NRC has extended the reporting window for low-level radioactive waste shipments from 20 to 45 days for the Vallecitos Nuclear Center. This site-specific exemption reflects a pragmatic regulatory adjustment to rail transit realities, though broader industry-wide tracking requirements remain unchanged.

2 Apr 2026, 09:33federalregister.govUnited States

Slovenian Government Adopts National Resilience Strategy To 2030

Slovenia adopted its National Resilience Strategy to 2030 in March 2026, creating a unified framework for national security and crisis management across 13 critical domains. Businesses in infrastructure-heavy sectors should prepare for future operational requirements as the strategy is translated into concrete action plans and sector-specific resilience measures.

31 Mar 2026, 21:28gov.siSlovenia

UK DVSA Adds Course Audit Checklist for ADR Driver Training Providers

The UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has released a standardized audit checklist for ADR driver training providers to streamline compliance with unannounced inspections. Companies overseeing dangerous goods logistics should adopt this checklist to verify training quality and mitigate the risk of operational disruptions or loss of transport authorization.

31 Mar 2026, 19:22gov.ukUnited Kingdom

NRC Finalises Guidance on Transport Rules for Moving Radioactive Material Within Temporary Jobsites

The US NRC has finalized guidance clarifying that federal radioactive material transport requirements (10 CFR Part 71) apply to movements within temporary jobsites. Companies should audit on-site material handling protocols to ensure they meet transport-grade safety standards, as the NRC clarifies its expectations for oversight during field operations.

31 Mar 2026, 18:56federalregister.govUnited States

Netherlands Finalises PGS 12:2025 Guideline on Ammonia Storage and Loading

The Netherlands has finalized PGS 12:2025, a consolidated safety guideline for the storage and loading of anhydrous ammonia, effective December 2025. Operators must align facility design, maintenance, and emergency protocols with these updated standards, adhering to specific implementation deadlines for existing installations.

30 Mar 2026, 17:21publicatiereeksgevaarlijkestoffen.nlNetherlands

ICAO Amends Technical Instructions To Limit Power Banks And Ban In-Flight Recharging

ICAO has approved global restrictions on lithium power banks, including a two-unit passenger limit and a ban on in-flight recharging, effective March 2026. Manufacturers should update product guidance and marketing to reflect these safety-driven transport limitations, which impact the global portability of high-capacity consumer electronics.

29 Mar 2026, 17:14icao.intGlobal

Dutch Council of State Opinion and Revised Draft Decree on Maritime National Single Window and Shipping Reporting Rules

The Netherlands has published a revised draft decree to establish a Maritime National Single Window, streamlining ship reporting and implementing EU maritime data regulations. Maritime operators should prepare for centralized electronic reporting requirements and updated notification duties for hazardous cargoes, aimed at reducing administrative burdens and improving vessel traffic monitoring.

28 Mar 2026, 20:32officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

US Surface Transportation Board Proposes Revisions to NEPA Environmental Review Rules for Rail Projects

The US Surface Transportation Board has proposed a major overhaul of its environmental review regulations to streamline permitting for rail projects, with comments due by April 24, 2026. These reforms aim to accelerate infrastructure development through expanded categorical exclusions and stricter deadlines, while increasing scrutiny on hazardous materials transport and noise impacts.

27 Mar 2026, 07:57federalregister.govUnited States