581 dead. 5,000 injured. April 16, 1947. Texas City, Texas. The deadliest industrial accident in U.S. history started with a single ship—the SS Grandcamp—carrying 2,300 tons of ammonium nitrate.¹ The explosion leveled nearly 1,000 buildings and created a 15-foot tidal wave that swept inland.² We … [Read more...]
Handling Hazmat 101: Staying Safe, Compliant, and Trained for the Road Ahead
The hazmat logistics industry is in the middle of serious growth. Global projections show the market climbing from $191.6 billion in 2023 to $329.58 billion by 2032. With that kind of expansion, companies moving hazardous materials can’t afford to scale operations without keeping safety and … [Read more...]