Re[2]: RAM SHIPPING

["Neil, David M" <NEILDM@inel.gov>]

     No.  The "International" in IATA refers to the organization, not the
     applicability of the guidelines.  In fact, when shipping
     internationally, the IATA guide gives special requirements that are
     applied by the country of destination, in some cases.

     The IATA is a trade organization, like the Better Business Bureau, not
     a regulatory body.  The guides were worked out by the carriers as
     uniform good business practice, then "codified" by ICAO, which _is_ an
     international regulatory body, after they were already in practice.

     FedEx offers a short training course on the IATA guide, which I found
     useful.  Other companies may also offer a similar course.

     Dave Neil
     Neildm@inel.gov

     Disclaimer: My opinion only; all usual disclaimers apply.  I have no
     fiduciary interest in FedEx, and make no official endorsement of their
     services.


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Subject: RE: RAM SHIPPING
Author:  RADSAFE (INELMAIL.RADSAFE) at _EMS
Date:    2/29/96 12:34 PM


Israel, question:

Wouldn't IATA Dangerous Goods only apply if you were going out of
the US?