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November 12, 2025MESSAGE FROM COSTHADear COSTHA Member, In preparation for the upcoming UNECE–ECOSOC Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) – 67th Session, taking place November 24 – December 3, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland, COSTHA will host a pre-meeting with members to review and discuss submitted papers. Please find the meeting date and login details below. COSTHA Pre-UN Member Meeting If you have any questions or are unable to attend but would like to provide input on our proposals, please contact me: tom@costha.com. Additionally, PHMSA will hold its Public Meeting in preparation for the UN 67th Session. This meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. PHMSA Pre-UN Public Meeting
Tom Ferguson |
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COSTHA Has Moved! Please note that COSTHA has updated our mailing and shipping addresses. Kindly update your records and share this information with your accounting department to avoid any disruption in communications or payment processing. New Mailing Address: New Shipping Address: Click here for address change information and updated W9.
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| COSTHA INITIATIVES | PACKAGING DISCUSSION | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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During the October 2025 COSTHA Virtual Membership meetings, members identified several challenges related to packaging. To address these, COSTHA has scheduled a meeting to discuss these topics, explore potential industry solutions, and determine what data is needed to support them. 📅 Friday, December 12, 2025 | 10am -11am (ET) Additionally, we will assess whether the volume and nature of packaging issues warrant re-engaging the COSTHA Packaging Working Group, allowing us to work through these challenges toward an industry-wide solution. Please plan to attend and collaborate with us on the topics listed below. Your input will be invaluable in shaping the next steps. Topics for discussion:
If you have additional topics for discussion or have any questions, please reach out to mail@costha.com |
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BATTERY NEWS Proposed All-Climate Battery Design Could Unlock Stability in Extreme Temps. A new battery design, proposed by researchers at Penn State, could allow lithium-ion batteries to perform well in any climate by using optimized materials and an internal heating system. (November 10, 2025 – ENN) -- -- -- Researchers Develop Metallic Gel That Could Transform Batteries. Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed the first metallic gel - a heat-resistant material made entirely of metals that could revolutionize energy storage and make liquid metal batteries safe for mobile use. The gel forms when two metal powders are heated: one melts into a liquid while the other stays solid, creating a scaffold that traps the liquid metal inside. Unlike common gels, metallic gels remain stable only at extreme temperatures, around 1,000°C (1,832°F). (November 6, 2025 – ENN) RAIL TRANSPORTATION Parallel Systems tests autonomous, battery-powered railcars in Calif. (US). Parallel Systems is testing autonomous, battery-powered railcars in California as a green alternative to trucks. The startup, which has raised $100 million and has Federal Railroad Administration approval, aims to increase rail market share and reduce carbon emissions. The railcars, which can travel 500 miles on a single charge, are being tested at speeds up to 40 mph and are quieter than diesel trains. (November 2, 2025 – Los Angeles Times) |
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| COSTHA MEMBERSHIP MEETING | JANUARY 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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COSTHA Membership Meetings Join us in Alexandria, VA for the COSTHA Membership Meetings from January 27–29, 2026. LOCATION & HOTEL INFORMATION Hotel Reservation Phone: 1-800-EMBASSY (1-800-362-2779) Cut-off Date: January 1, 2026 Meeting Details:
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COSTHA MEMBER EDUCATIONAL SERIES & WEBINARS |
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2025 COSTHA Member Educational Series Did you miss previous sessions? The presentations and recordings (as avialable) are posted on the COSTHA website. -- -- -- ON HOLD - Session 7: Blocking and Bracing / Cargo Securement by Road and Rail in the United States and by Water Session 8: Wrap-Up / Recap - - - - - - COSTHA Membership 101 Webinar December 10, 2025 @ 11am (ET) January 22, 2026 @11am (ET) Attended a COSTHA Membership 101 Webinar? Share your feedback in this short survey: click here - - - - - - Previous Session Resources Did you miss the China DG webinar on September 25? The presentation and recording are available on the COSTHA website. Webinar resources are available on COSTHA Webinars webpage. |
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2026 COSTHA ANNUAL FORUM & EXPO |
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2026 COSTHA Forum & Expo 📅 Date: May 3-8, 2026 📍 Location: Scottsdale, AZ (DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley) Registration is Open - CLICK HERE View the full meeting & training schedule
🌐 Visit the 2026 COSTHA Forum & Expo Webpage for the latest updates. Learn more about the Forum during our informational webinar: |
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MEETING ATTENDEE RATES Stay & Save Stay at our host hotel: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley - Scottsdale, and receive a $500 discount on your registration fee
See website for more information on Bulk Registration Discounts and Training Rates. |
Hotel Information: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley - Scottsdale RESERVATIONS - BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE HOTEL RATES Hotel Cut-Off Date: April 3, 2026 See website for more information on Hotel Parking, Transportation from Airport to Hotel, and Things To Do in Scottsdale.
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-- -- -- 2026 PLATINUM SPONSORS Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors.
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COSTHA & INDUSTRY MEETINGS |
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Upcoming Industry Meetings -- -- -- COSTHA leads a delegation at the Joint Meeting of the RID Committee of Experts and the Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (also known as the RID/ADR/ADN Joint Meeting) and the UNECE SCOE TDG. COSTHA hosts pre-meetings for members for the Joint Meeting (RID/ADR/ADN) and the UNSCOE TDG meetings. These meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss papers. See the details below for upcoming sessions. -- -- -- UNECE – ECOSOC Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - 67th Session COSTHA will host a pre-meeting for the UNSCOE TDG meetings to discuss papers with members, see dates and login details below. COSTHA Pre-UN Member Meeting Additionally, PHMSA will hold its Public Meeting in preparation for the UN 67th Session. This meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. PHMSA Pre-UN Public Meeting
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-- -- -- -- -- ON HOLD *November 14, 2025 @ 11am (ET) *November 18, 2025 @ 10am (ET) November 19, 2025 $ 9am (ET) November 24 - December 3, 2025 December 3-5, 2025 December 10, 2025 @ 11am (ET) December 12, 2025 @ 10am (ET) January 22, 2026 @11am (ET) January 27-29, 2026 March 19, 2026 @ 11am (ET) March 24-27, 2026 May 3-8, 2026 * Dates may be subject to change |
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US Federal Register News COSTHA continually monitors the Federal Register and other regulatory publications to keep members informed of all the recent changes, and posts relevant notices in this section of the Post as well as in the Members Only section of the website. Federal Register -- -- -- -- --
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PHMSA Interpretations Click on the following link to search the oCFR for individual Letters of Interpretation (LOI). Using the search feature at the top of the page, you can search by date, date range, reference number, etc. Recent LOI titles, reference numbers and dates are included below oCFR - PHMSA Interpretations Search PHMSA Online CFR (oCFR) Quick Reference Guide - - - - - - Recent Interpretation Letters:
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