Shipping Specialty Chemicals from Bogota to Xiaolan via Ocean Freight

Shipping moisture-sensitive chemical goods Requires high-integrity packaging, foil or poly liners, and drying agents inside cartons or overpacks. Shippers should also indicate “Keep Dry” on labels and booking notes and not use open or vented storage and transit equipment where humidity can build up.

For most regulated Industrial chemicals, tested and approved packaging Is required when shipping by road, sea, or air. The applicable UN packaging code and performance level are based on the product’s hazard class and packing group shown on the SDS. Be sure to confirm with your dangerous goods specialist or carrier whether your industrial chemicals are fully regulated, limited quantity, or exempt before selecting packaging.

Most Chemical goods shipments must include a Transport document, the latest SDS, and correct labels and markings that align with the classification. Our team recommends including emergency contact details, handling instructions (e.g., “Keep Dry,” “Do Not Stack”), and any licenses required by local authorities for specific chemical goods.

You Can often consolidate different chemical products, but only if Segregation rules are followed. Carefully verify the SDS and relevant ADR/IMDG/IATA tables to ensure acids, bases, oxidizers, flammables, and other chemical products are properly separated. Use physical barriers and clear labeling when combining multiple hazard classes.

Because Chemical products can cause significant loss if leaks occur, Additional cargo insurance is often required by buyers. Always review your policy to confirm that dangerous goods and Chemical goods are not excluded, and that coverage covers contamination, disposal, and emergency response costs where applicable.

When shipping chemicals, it is essential to ensure compliance with international safety standards, including proper labeling, packaging, and segregation of hazardous materials. The port in Bogota has facilities that support the handling of hazardous materials, and it is crucial to follow all regulations to prevent contamination and ensure safe transit.

Required documentation includes a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and specific certificates related to the chemical products being shipped, such as safety data sheets (SDS) and any necessary export permits from Colombia. Additionally, compliance with Chinese import regulations and customs documentation is mandatory for the smooth entry of chemicals into Xiaolan.

Yes, we provide consolidation and customs pre-clearance to help move your air cargo quickly and compliantly.

We offer in-house customs brokerage including import/export clearance, tariff classification and valuation, ISF, AMS, and ACE filings, plus FDA, USDA, and multi-agency support.

Yes, we offer B2B pick/pack and palletization services.