b'30American Journal of Transportation ajot.comI NtErmodal& l ogIStIcSN EWSTransporting HAZMAT materialsDHL and REEF Technology in todays COVID-19 world launch pilot for ecofriendly cargo bikes for deliveriesBy David Cahn, Elemica DHLExpressispartneringlast-block delivery, said REEF with REEF Technology, the larg- TechnologyCEOAriOjalvo. Today, COVID-19 test sites are setting up allcheck every five years if the applicant is going toestoperatorofparking,mobil- WeappreciateCommissioner across the US and other countries in parking lotsbe driving hazardous materials. ity, and logistics hubs in NorthManoloReyesandhislead-of all kinds of businesses. Pharmacies, includingWhat do transporters need to do today to shipAmerica, to pilot the use of fourershiponthisissuefromthe Walmart and Walgreens, are creating drive-up test- hazardous materials/dangerous goods? newlow-powerelectric-assistoutset and are grateful to Mayor ing sites as well. However, the test samples col- Hazardous materials shipments must be accom- e-CargoCyclesfordeliveriesSuarez, Ken Russell the District lected will be handled and shipped by people thatpaniedbycleardocumentationthatincludestheacross Miami. The three-wheeled2 Commissioner, the Downtown may be transporting infectious substances for thebilloflading,hazardouswastemanifests,andacycles are equipped with accom- Development Authority, as well first time. These shippers need to ensure the testdescription of the material being transported. ThispanyingcargocontainerandastheMiamiParkingAuthor-samples are handled appropriately and shipped todescription consists of the weight and quantity of thearecapableofpullinguptoity for leading the way to make comply with transport regulations. materials along with a description of the packaging. 400 pounds or 60 cubic feet infreight deliveries safer and more InfectioussubstancesareclassifiedasDan- Shipments of dangerous goods must includevolume. sustainable for the entire com-gerous Goods and therefore certain packaging andemergency response information on the shippingThe two companies are bring- munity. Wearethrilledtobe shipping regulations must be strictly followed. Thedocument. This information details procedures thatingtheenvironmentallyfriendlyleveraging the REEF ecosystem Coronavirus is classified in Category B in the US,need to happen should an incident occur. Descrip- e-Cargo Cycles to Miami as partand deploy these new environ-which means they are not generally capable oftion of how to prevent fires and what to do in caseoftheDHLGoGreenstrategymentally-friendlyvehiclesnot causingpermanentdisabilityorlife-threateningof a leak are often included on this documentation. toreduceitscarbonfootprint.only to support our emissions-or fatal disease in otherwise healthy humans. Cat- Transporters of dangerous goods need to useThe short-term goal of DHL isreductionefforts,butalsosig-egory B biological substances are relatively easytechnology that provides visibility into shipmentstoimplementcleanpickupandnificantly reduce the challenges to transport in a compliant manner. The Worldwhile in transit so that shippers will know wheredeliverysolutionsfor70%ofassociatedwithurbanbusiness Health Organization classifies COVID-19 samplestheir products are at all times. Having visibility ofitsoperationsby2025.Eachdeliveries,improvingsafety, as Category A, which means they are life-threaten- orders across channels, partners, regions, and sys- e-Cargo Cycle deployed enablesproductivityandcosts,said ing and governed by stricter regulations. tems and across the entire lifecycle of the order fromDHLtotakeoneconventionalDHLExpressU.S.CEOGreg If the samples are shipped in Category B, theyentry through proof-of-delivery helps to ensure thatdelivery van off the road, reduc- Hewitt. They reinforce our own dont require a Shippers Declaration for Dangerousthe shipment is safe and being transported correctly.ingroadtraffic,noiseandpol- ongoingprogramtominimize Goods to be created, and there is no hazmat sur- Alerts can be created if an issue in the shipmentlutionwhilestillprovidingfastour environmental footprint and charge. Private or contract carriers must follow cer- arises and customers can be informed. Having vis- efficient deliveries for customers. supportthecitygovernments tain requirements for shipping these goods, such asibility of a shipment in transit can alert customers inREEFs mission is to buildeffortstopromotesustainable making sure the test samples are shipped frozen orreal-time to where their orders are at all times. the ecosystem that connects thecity living.between 2-8 Degrees C. If samples are shipped viaIf the supply chains of all parties involved areworld to your block. By lever- Thispartnershipbetween standard carriers like UPS, shipping requirementsconnected, communication and collaboration canagingthepowerofproximity,theCityofMiami,theDown-are stricter, and workers must be trained specifi- beheightenedbetweencarriers,shippers,manu- REEFisreimaginingparkingtownDevelopmentAuthority, cally to handle these shipments. facturers,andothersconnectedtothenetwork.facilities bycreating last-blockMiami Parking Authority, REEF US DOT Agencies regulate the surface trans- Information is gathered from transactions acrossmobilityandlogisticalhubsTechnologyandDHLisan portation of hazardous materials, but with COVID- the network, throughout the shipment process, andthatservetheneedsofcities,example of how both public and 19 some of their regulations are eased. The Pipelinefrom those connected. It can be shared, analyzed,residents and businesses. REEFprivate entities can work together andHazardousMaterialsSafetyAdministrationandmeasuredforperformanceandcontinuousmanages the hubs that will servetorealizeinnovativeandenvi-(PHMSA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin- improvement initiatives. as the home base for the e-Cargoronmental solutions that benefit istration(FMCSA),andtheFederalRailroadDuring these trying times, it is crucial that viralCycles that DHL is using duringthe citizens of Miami, said City Administration (FRA) have waived many restric- samples are shipped to testing labs without delay.thispilot.REEFstechnology- Commissioner Manolo Reyes.tions for training, hours of service requirements,However, shippers must be aware of and complydriveninfrastructureprovidesImproudtohavespon-and commercial drivers licenses (CDL). However,with the regulations set forth by the CDC and gov- congestion-reducingbufferingsoredmanyoftheCityof the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)ernment agencies to ensure safe transportfor thezonesandenvironmentally- Miamis mobility ventures, said requires applicants for CDLs to have a backgroundsamples and for the people who carry them. consciousparking,micro-ful- CommissionViceChairKen fillmentanddeliverysolutionsRussell,whosedistrictincludes to enable the frictionless move- downtownMiami.Thisis Retailers ask appeals court to overturnment of goods and services part- another excellent partner in our Weareexcitedtoeffortstobalancetheneedsof ner with DHL and the City ofresidentsandbusinessesinour California worker classification lawMiamitoshapethefutureofurban core. affecting trucker driversTheNationalRetailFed- NRF, the Retail Litigation5 violates the Federal Aviation eration asked a federal appealsCenter and the U.S. ChamberAdministrationAuthorization courttooverturnarecentlyofCommercefiledafriend- Act,a1994federallawthat passed California worker classi- of-the-courtbriefintheU.S.expresslypreemptsanystate fication law, saying the measureCourtof Appealsforthe9thlaworregulationrelatedto makes it harder for companiesCircuit. The case was broughtthe price, route or service of tocontractwithindependentbytheCaliforniaTruckingmotor carriers and was intended truck drivers by narrowing theAssociation and challenges theto prevent a patchwork of state circumstancesunderwhichanapplicationofAssemblyBillregulationsthatcouldunder-individual can work as a con- 5, which took effect in Janu- minefederalderegulationof tractor rather than an employee. ary, to motor carriers. interstate trucking.ThecourtsdecisionwillThe sweeping new law cod- CaliforniaAssemblyBill haveasignificantimpactonifies and expands a 2018 Cali- 5 frustrates Congresss aims by retailers ability to deliver mer- fornia Supreme Court ruling thatprohibiting motor carriers from chandisetotheirstoresandestablishedthestatesABChiringtheindependentowner-distributioncentersacrossthetest,whichsetsstrictcriteriaoperators they have historically country,NRFVicePresi- that must be met for a workerreliedontotransportproperty dent for Government Relationsto be classified as an indepen- inAmericancommerce,with andWorkforceDevelopmentdent contractor. There are aboutdrasticimpactsoncarriers LizzySimmonssaid.Owner- 70,000independenttruckersprices, routes and services, the operatorsplayanimportantbasedinCalifornia,includingbriefsaid.AB5willimpose roleinmaintaininganimblemany who work at ports whereanimpossiblechoicebetween supply chain. This law narrowsthe bulk of imported merchan- violatingthelaw,backedby opportunitiesforindependentdiseenterstheUnitedStatespotential criminal penalties, and truckers, reducing flexibility inand others who drive beyond theincurringunrecoverablecosts delivery and upending the retailstates borders. from the forced restructuring of supply chain. ThebriefarguesthatABbusiness operations. an environmentally friendly e-Cargo cycle travels along the road in miami, FL'