Transporting dangerous goods can be challenging due to strict regulations, complex documentation, and the need for specialised handling. But what exactly qualifies as dangerous goods, and how can Scanlon Freight ensure they are safely and compliantly transported?
What are Dangerous Goods?
Dangerous goods are items or substances that pose risks to health, safety, property, or the environment during transit. They include a vast range of products across nine main classes, from flammable liquids to radioactive materials. Examples include industrial chemicals, batteries, aerosol cans, and infectious substances.
Each type of dangerous good requires specific handling, packaging, and labelling to ensure safety. Here’s a look at some primary categories:
- Class 1: Explosives
- Class 2: Gases (compressed, liquefied, or dissolved)
- Class 3: Flammable Liquids
- Class 4: Flammable Solids, Spontaneously Combustible Substances
- …and several more, each with unique regulatory demands.
The Challenges of Shipping Dangerous Goods:
Shipping dangerous goods involves much more than loading cargo onto a vehicle or vessel. Every step requires careful compliance with international regulations, including:
- Classification and Documentation: Ensuring precise classification and adherence to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code or the International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards.
- Proper Labelling and Packaging: Items must be accurately labelled and packaged according to their risk category.
- Safe Handling and Storage: Special handling, loading, and storage protocols must be followed to prevent accidents or contamination.
How Scanlon Freight Handles Dangerous Goods Shipping
Scanlon Freight specialises in the safe transportation of dangerous goods across air, sea, and road, ensuring that all safety and legal requirements are met.
- Expert Team and Compliance: Scanlon Freight’s team includes dangerous goods-certified professionals who are familiar with IATA, IMDG, and ADR (road transport) standards. They handle the classification, packaging, labelling, and documentation processes to ensure full compliance with all regulations.
- Comprehensive Transport Solutions: Scanlon Freight offers customisable solutions tailored to each shipment’s unique requirements, whether it involves hazardous chemicals, flammable items, or fragile materials requiring special handling.
- 24/7 Customer Portal: Clients can track their shipments in real time with Scanlon Freight’s 24/7 customer portal, ensuring transparency and peace of mind at every stage of the journey.
Transporting dangerous goods requires a freight forwarding partner with expertise, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to safety. With Scanlon Freight, you’ll benefit from a team that fully understands the complexities of handling hazardous materials, providing compliant, reliable solutions tailored to your needs. Reach out to Scanlon Freight today to learn how we can simplify your dangerous goods shipments.
