International Shipping Dangerous Goods using Seafreight Services

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING OF DANGEROUS GOODS FROM THE USA USING OCEAN FREIGHT SERVICES (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS) as http://internationalshippingusa.com/Shipping_Dangerous_Goods.aspx by http://www.oceanfreightusa.com/

 

 

 
In respect of international shipping using ocean freight services, shipping Dangerous Goods means international shipping of substance or material, which has been determined to be capable of posing a risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce. In respect of U.S. domestic cargo transportation, the equivalent term Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) used. The shipping term Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) used almost exclusively in the United States. Then in respect of international shipping of ocean freight, Hazardous Materials will be classified as Dangerous Goods when transported by an international ocean freight carrier from or to the USA.

 

In international shipping of Dangerous Goods, everything is strictly regulated: the shipping documents, labeling, packing, marking etc.
 
 

 

Dangerous Good in ocean freight require an approval from an international ocean freight carrier prior to scheduling an international ocean freight shipment. Dangerous Good may only be shipped after the approval AND subject to surcharges on the ocean freight.

 

International shipper is always held responsible to identify, declare and provide all necessary documents related to international shipping of dangerous goods, in proper form acceptable by international ocean freight carrier, in advance. Any delays and/or increasing of ocean freight shipping costs due to improper identification, classification and/or incorrect or missing documentation related to an international shipping of Dangerous Goods in ocean freight will be responsibilities of the shipper. International ocean freight shipments containing hazardous goods may require more transit time than regular international ocean freight shipments (export or import) from or to the USA.

 

Most international ocean freight carriers will NOT approve acceptance of dangerous goods other than IMO Classes 3, 8 & 9. International shipping of dangerous goods other than classes 3, 8 & 9 requires a special ocean freight carrier with a specialized equipment used to transport dangerous goods of particular classes.

 

COMMON TERMS USED IN INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING OF DANGEROUS GOODS USING OCEAN FREIGHT SERVICES

 

UN NUMBER - stands for United Nations number. The UN number is a four-digit number assigned to a potentially hazardous material (such as gasoline, UN 1203) or class of materials (such as corrosive liquids, UN 1760). Firefighters and other emergency response personnel use these numbers during transportation emergencies. UN (United Nations) numbers are internationally recognized.

 

IMO CLASS - International Maritime Organization dangerous goods class

 

Class 1. Explosives

 

Class 2. Gases

 

Class 3. Flammable Liquids

 

Class 4.1. Flammable Solids or Substances

 

Class 4.2. Flammable solids

 

Class 4.3. Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases

 

Class 5.1. Oxidizing substances (agents) by yielding oxygen increase the risk and intensity of fire

 

Class 5.2. Organic peroxides - most will burn rapidly and are sensitive to impact or friction

 

Class 6.1. Toxic substances

 

Class 6.2. Infectious substances

 

Class 7. Radioactive Substances

 

Class 8. Corrosives

 

Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles

 

FLASH POINT - is the lowest temperature at which the material can catch fire.

 

PACKING GROUP - grouping according to the degree of danger presented by hazardous materials. Packing Group I indicates great danger; Packing Group II, medium danger; Packing Group III, minor danger.

 

DECLARE DANGEROUS GOODS TO AN INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COMPANY USED IN YOUR OCEAN FREIGHT SHIPMENT IN ADVANCE!

 

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPERS MUST DECLARE DANGEROUS GOODS TO BE SHIPPED USING OCEAN FREIGHT SERVICES, AND GET AN APPROVAL FORM THE OCEAN FREIGHT CARRIER, BEFORE CARGO WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING.

 

To declare Dangerous Goods for the international ocean freight shipment, before scheduling the shipment, shippers must complete and submit to an international shipping company used for the shipment a Dangerous Goods Declaration in a proper form acceptable by the international shipping company. Then, upon the approval, it will be submitted along with the international shipment to the international ocean freight carrier. In order to submit a Dangerous Goods Declaration properly, we suggest you requesting a manufacturer or seller of your shipped goods for necessary information.

 

Here is a sample of form of Dangerous Goods Declaration used in international shipping of ocean freight.
 
 

 

HAZARDOUS CARGO REQUEST IN INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING USING OCEAN FREIGHT SERVICES

In respect of dealing with an international SHIPPING COMPANY (ocean freight freight forwarder, nvocc), at a time of requesting a quotation on an ocean freight shipment congaing Dangerous Goods, in addition to general cargo description always provide at least:

• UN#
• IMO Class
• Flash point
• Packing group 

It is a good idea to prepare a HAZARDOUS CARGO REQUEST in advance and submit it along with your import or export quote/booking request. 

 

Here is a sample of HAZARDOUS CARGO REQUEST form: 

 

Shipper’s Name Address and Phone Number:

 

____________________________________

 

____________________________________

 

____________________________________

 

____________________________________

 

Tel:

 

VESSEL/VOYAGE: ______________________

 

S/S BOOKING NUMBER: _________________

 

NVO BOOKING NUMBER: _________________

 

LOAD PORT: ___________________________

 

DISCHARGE PORT: _____________________

 

CONTAINER NUMBER: ___________________

 

TYPE AND NUMBER OF CONTAINER: ________

 

Proper Shipping Name: ____________________________________________

 

Technical Name: __________________________________________________

 

 

IMO CLASS/DIVISION: ________________ UN NUMBER: __________________

 

PACKAGING GROUP: __________________ PLACARDS: ___________________

 

FLASHPOINT IN CELSIUS CC: ______ ERG NO: ______ QUANTITY: __________

 

PKGS: ___________ TYPE: ___________ WGT (KG): _________ CFT: ________

 

24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER: ____________________ CONTACT: _________

 

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MATERIALS ARE PROPERLY CLASSIFIED, DESCRIBED, PACKAGED, MARKED AND LABELED AND ARE IN PROPER CONDITION FOR TRANSPORTATION ACCORDING TO THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

EMERGENCY CONTACT _______________________________________________

 

__________________________________________________________________

 

I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the correct technical name(s) (proper shipping name(s)), and are classified, packaged, marked and labeled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to applicable international and national governmental regulations.

 

Shipper’s Signature/Date ______________________________________________

 

** Must be legibly signed manually, by typewriter, or other mechanical means **

 

IT IS DECLARED THAT THE PACKING OF THE CONTAINER HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF 12.3.7 OF SECTION 12 OF THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION OF THE IMDG CODE.

 

SEGREGATION OF PACKAGED DANGEROUS GOODS / HOLD HARMLESS LETTER

 

I respect of international shipping of sea freight, many dangerous goods are incompatible with other substances.

 

They may react with other dangerous goods shipping internationally or chemicals, or with apparently harmless substances, such as dust, air or water. Dangerous goods can easily come into contact with incompatible substances through spillage or leakage, and may liberate toxic gases, or cause a fire or an explosion. It is a legal requirement that international shipping dangerous goods not compatible with other substances are stored and handled separately so that a loss of containment or interaction cannot cause a serious incident. This can be achieved by use of an impervious barrier or a suitable separation distance.

 

If dangerous goods prior/during its international shipping have to be segregated by the international seafreight carrier, then the consigner/international shipper must furnish a HOLD HARMLESS LETTER under consigner’s letterhead.

 

This HOLD HARMLESS LETTER must clear stating:

 

1.That international seafreight carrier and other parties involved in the segregation will not be responsible for any damages, loss of cargo etc when the international seafreight carrier/warehouse does the segregation.

 

2.Instructions on exactly what is to be segregated and

 

3.That the international shipper guarantees to pay to the international seafreight carrier segregation charges.

 

For more information related to international shipping of dangerous goods from the USA please refer to 49 CFR Parts 100 – 185. The Hazardous Material Transportation Regulations (HMR) at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html#page1

 

Notice: International moving companies most likely will not accept responsibilities on international shipping of Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials.

 

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1. LCL ocean freight (Less than Container Load): International shipping of boxed, crated and/or palletized cargo by sea. Consolidated ocean freight. The related link is http://internationalshippingusa.com/

 

2. FCL ocean freight (Full Container Load): International Shipping of entire seafreight containers with Household Goods and Personal effects (No motor vehicles). The related link is http://householdgoods.internationalshippingusa.com/

 

3. Commercial FCL freight. IMPORTANT!: Shipping rates and procedures are different from international shipping of Household Goods and Personal effects. You must NOT use this pricing schedule on international shipping of Household Goods and Personal effects. The related link is http://containers.internationalshippingusa.com/

 

4. International shipping of cars and other types of motor vehicles (small boats, motorcycles, jets etc) consolidated in multimodal ocean freight containers. The related link is http://cars.internationalshippingusa.com/

 

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