Hazardous Goods

Regulations for the carriage of hazardous cargo are very strict and many shippers are not fully aware of what there responsibilities are. Air freight has always been more stringent that sea or road freight and this is still very true. Hazardous cargo for air freight must be packaged in approved packaging and both the packaging and documentation must go through a thorough check prior to acceptance by the airline.

In addition, many substances may only be shipped in limited quantities or not at all by air freight.

For advice on the carriage of hazardous goods by air freight contact Aquatran Humbair.

Everybody involved with the carriage of hazardous cargo by road, rail or inland waterway to have a qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA). Many shippers do not have a DGSA appointed and in not doing so are risking heavy fines.

With all hazardous consignments you must provide the necessary documentation. Trem cards must be provided, in the language of every country being crossed and Material Safety Data Sheets should also be provided.

This is in addition to the Dangerous Goods Notes which must accompany every consignment.

THERE ARE VERY HEAVY PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO HAZARDOUS CARGO REGULATIONS