How to Ship Dangerous Goods

1. How to Ship Dangerous Goods Dangerous or hazardous goods are those materials which if not controlled properly can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment. Dangerous goods are regularly transported on both the national and international level. Pickmyload is the trusted carrier of dangerous goods who has specialists to assist with these goods and has received the authority to regulate the transportation of these goods. If you run a freight business and involved in transporting dangerous goods, you must assist your shipping team to

2. correctly identify, classify, package, mark, label and document their shipment. For air transport, must take the permit from current International Air Transport Association (IATA) and express the terms and conditions. Dangerous goods can be divided into nine categories: Explosives: Fireworks, flares, primers Gases: Compressed air, fire extinguishers, natural gas, petroleum gases Flammable liquids: Liquid bio-fuels, kerosene, organochlorine, pesticides Flammable goods: Sodium batteries, sodium cells, lighters, matches, calcium carbide Oxidizing substances: Nitrates, perchlorates, chlorates, chemical oxygen generators Substances: Clinical waste, dyes, allyls, cresols, chloroform Radioactive material: Medical isotopes, density gauges, mixed fission products Corrosives: Batteries, battery fluids, dyes, fuel cell cartridges Miscellaneous dangerous goods: Ammonium nitrate fertilizers, polystyrene beads, dry ice Any mistakes whether it’s labelling or paperwork can put your business at risk. The real time shipper’s declaration for Dangerous Goods must be there to avoid any loss in future.

3. Different states and provinces may have different regulations for dangerous goods. So it is essential to keep these factors in mind for safe and successful ground transport of dangerous good Contact us for Safe and FREE Load Board today.