Hazmat Services

Transportation plays an important role in the Logistics industry and transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat) is a special concern. This is the reason why countries put restrictions on hazmat transportation by some laws. For transporting such dangerous goods you need to choose one of the best logistics companies in India.

We have professionals proficient in IATA’s dangerous goods regulations & IMO’s IMDG code regulations to dexterously handle any class of dangerous goods.

Definition of Hazardous or Dangerous Materials

Hazardous/dangerous materials are termed as an item or substance that is capable of harming people, property, or nature. United Nations classifies hazardous goods into nine categories as per their properties.

Explosives
Gases
Flammable liquids
Flammable solids, spontaneously combustible substance, and dangerous when wet
Oxidizing substance, organic peroxide
Toxic, infectious substance, poison inhalation hazard
Radioactive material
Corrosives substance
Miscellaneous hazardous material

The main difference between the shipping of hazmat and other goods is an “accident”. When an accident happens then the harm caused to the population as well as the environment is unavoidable. Therefore, it’s crucial for goods transport agencies to take special care during the transportation of dangerous materials.

Regulatory Bodies of Dangerous Materials Transportation

Different bodies regulate the transportation of hazardous materials, depending on the transportation mode and the country materials are being shipped in/to. Their objective is to provide security against the risks to property and life that are associated with hazmat transportation in interstate, intrastate, and international commerce.

These are the chief regulatory bodies that regulate the transportation of hazardous substances.

Airways: International Air Transport Association or IATA
Seaways: International Maritime Organization or IMO
Roadways: Depends on Country

Safe Packaging

The efficient packaging is extremely important in the shipping of regular consignment — and more so in the case of hazardous materials. Hazardous cargo should be packaged safely in such a manner that it poses zero threat during ocean freight or air freight journey. It must also get delivered at the destination point in a good state. Also, make sure that the container in which the temperature-sensitive hazardous materials are stored is water and airtight.

Proper Labelling

Marking and labeling are important steps when preparing a dangerous good package for transportation. Labels often communicate the hazards associated with the package, and markings ensure the shipment is handled so that spills, accidents and exposure are prevented. As such, they must be applied appropriately, reflect correct information, and comply with the regulations.

Documents

The paperwork of hazardous shipment is much more complex than for regular shipment. Therefore, you must keep all the necessary documents ready beforehand to avoid stress in the future. You may need different documents depending on the nature of your consignment for smooth freight transportation.

Early planning

As a lot of paperwork is involved in the transportation of hazardous material. Hazmat paperwork is required for all domestic and international hazmat product shipments. From the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods to Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests, these forms are printed with environmentally friendly, soy-based inks and are available in snap-out, pin-feed and laser printer formats. Also available are brightly colored, pressure-senstive shipping form flags and sheets to make your hazmat paperwork stand out. Choose the right forms and labels to ensure your hazmat products’ safety, compliance and on-time arrival at their final destination.