Freight consolidation from Asia : Transport your hazardous materials in compliance with international safety standards

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Technotrans
Published on:
March 2024

‍Safety protocolsfor the transport of hazardous materials to Asia

The transport of hazardous products requires special attention to safety. Technotrans masters the specific procedures for dangerous goods and uses loading protocols that comply with the IMDG code. Our consolidation warehouses are approved for the handling of dangerous goods, ensuring safe reception and stuffing in accordance with the standards in force

Exporter's responsibility for exporting hazardous products

The transportation of dangerous goods is regulated to ensure the safety of people and the environment. It is the exporter's responsibility to declare dangerous goods in accordance with international standards. Failure to declare can result in serious penalties. It is therefore important to check with the manufacturer whether the products to be transported are subject to the IMDG Code, and to use Chapter 14 of the MSDS to determine the applicable provisions for the type of transport. It is advisable for the exporter to seek the assistance of a safety consultant to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Documents required for the transport of hazardous materials to Asia

For the safe transport of dangerous goods to Asia, it is necessary to provide a Multimodal Dangerous Goods Declaration in English and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). These documents provide the necessary information on the products to be transported, including the risks and the measures to be taken in case of an incident.

Management of regulatory documents for the transport of hazardous materials to Asia

The transportation of dangerous goods to Asia requires the careful management of regulatory documents, including the Hazardous Materials Declaration (HM) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), which are the responsibility of the shipper. Ensuring compliance of these documents is crucial to ensure product and environmental safety during transportation.

Transportation options for hazardous materials in Asia

 

Classes of products accepted by Technotrans

Technotrans specializes in the transportation of hazardous materials to Asia, following strict protocols to ensure the safety of products during loading and transportation. Regulated products of classes 3, 4.1, 6.1, 8 and 9 are accepted. These classes are defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Dangerous Goods Organization (UN) based on the level of hazard of the products:

● Class 3: flammable liquids(e.g. gasoline, alcohol)

● Class 4.1: hazardous materials that can be easily ignited (e.g., matches, acetone)

● Class 6.1: toxic materials(e.g., industrial chemicals, pesticides)

● Class 8: corrosive materials (e.g., acids, alkalis)

● Class 9: special hazardous materials (e.g., batteries, electronics).

Technotrans guarantees the updating of international regulations.

Transportation plan and frequency of departures

The transport of hazardous products to Asia requires rigorous security measures and careful planning. Technotrans can manage this type of transport thanks to an integrated organization, its warehouses in which it receives and consolidates the groupage containers. The containers are loaded at the port of Marseille Fos to our Singapore hube, then from Singapore the goods are shipped to their destination countries in Asia, the Indian subcontinent and Oceania. The goods benefit from a real time tracking system and a security protocol until their final delivery. Technotrans offers a weekly departure.

Costs, protection and monitoring for the transport of hazardous materials in Asia

Insurance for the transport of dangerous goods in Asia

In order to cover the risk of damage during the entire transport phase, it is possible to take out Ad Valorem insurance.

Tracking and tracing with Technotrans for the transport of hazardous materials

Technotrans is a leader in the transportation of hazardous materials and offers a real-time tracking tool with its Webtracing tool. Customers can track their load location and delivery status in real time. This easy-to-use tool is accessible online on its digital platform. The tracing information is updated in real time.

Technotrans is an expert in the transportation of dangerous goods to Asia, the Indian subcontinent and Oceania. We guarantee the safety of your goods throughout their journey.

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