HAZ Cargo Certified Service
Our hazardous cargo (HAZMAT) certified service ensures that dangerous goods are transported safely and in full compliance with all regulations. We handle a wide range of hazardous materials – from flammable liquids and gases to corrosives, batteries, and toxic substances – under the strict guidelines of IATA (air), IMDG (sea), ADR (road), and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
All staff involved in HAZ cargo are specially trained and certified in dangerous goods handling. This includes proper identification and classification of materials, UN-approved packaging selection, labeling and placarding, and segregation of incompatible goods. Every shipment is checked against regulatory checklists to verify it meets requirements for safe transport.
We provide guidance on and preparation of the necessary documentation, such as Dangerous Goods Declarations (DGDs), MSDS paperwork, and any import/export permits needed for restricted materials. Our team stays up-to-date on changing hazmat regulations and ensures paperwork is complete and accurate to prevent delays or penalties.
Specialized equipment and carriers are employed as needed: for example, trucks with HAZMAT endorsements and safety features for land transport, or only working with airlines and ocean carriers authorized to carry hazardous classes. We also coordinate with certified hazardous materials warehouses for interim storage, which have appropriate fire suppression and containment systems.
Emergency preparedness is built into our service. We develop contingency and emergency response plans for routes taken and have 24/7 emergency contact protocols in place. In the unlikely event of an incident (spill, leak, etc.), we can rapidly engage with emergency responders and provide them with detailed cargo information. Our emphasis on prevention through compliance greatly minimizes such risks.
Benefits to Your Business:
- Legal Compliance & Liability Protection: Shipping hazardous goods comes with significant legal responsibility. Our certified service ensures you meet all regulations (proper packaging, labeling, documentation) so that your shipments are fully compliant. This protects your company from fines, shipment rejections, or legal liability resulting from improper handling.
- Safe, Secure Transport: With experts overseeing every step, the risk of accidents, leaks, or contamination is minimized. Your dangerous products are handled with care using correct protocols, which safeguards not only the cargo but also the people and environment around it during transit.
- Global Reach for Hazardous Goods: Many logistics providers shy away from hazmat, but our specialized capability allows you to reach customers worldwide with your chemical or hazardous products. We navigate the complex rules of different countries and carriers, finding solutions to get your cargo delivered where it needs to go, safely and on schedule.
- Efficiency Despite Complexity: Even though dangerous goods shipments have extra steps, we streamline the process for you. We advise how to classify and pack to avoid delays, schedule optimal routes (e.g., avoiding routes or ports where certain materials are prohibited), and coordinate timing so that hazmat shipments move swiftly through transfer points.
- Peace of Mind: You can trust that professionals are managing these high-stakes shipments. We maintain communication and tracking throughout the journey, giving you status updates and confidence that all safety precautions are in place. Knowing that contingencies are prepared and regulations followed allows you to focus on your business without worry.