Shipping Chemical Goods from Itapoa to Norfolk via Ocean Freight

Moving moisture-sensitive chemical goods demands tight-closing drums or jerricans, Barrier liners or overbags, and Desiccants inside cartons or overpacks. You should also Specify “Keep Dry” on labels and booking notes and steer clear of open or vented storage and transit equipment where humidity can build up.

For most regulated chemical goods, tested and approved packaging is mandatory when shipping by road, sea, or air. The specific UN packaging code and performance level Depend on the product’s hazard class and packing group shown on the SDS. Always confirm with your dangerous goods specialist or carrier whether your Specialty chemicals are fully regulated, limited quantity, or exempt before selecting packaging.

Most specialty chemicals shipments must include a dangerous goods declaration, the latest SDS, and complete labels and markings that Match the classification. We recommend including emergency contact details, handling instructions (e.g., “Keep Dry,” “Do Not Stack”), and any Permits required by local authorities for specific Chemical products.

You may be able to consolidate different chemical products, but only if they are compatible. First review the SDS and relevant ADR/IMDG/IATA tables to ensure acids, bases, oxidizers, flammables, and other Chemical goods Are not stored or loaded together. Use Separate pallets and clear labeling when combining multiple hazard classes.

Because specialty chemicals can cause significant loss if leaks occur, specialized cargo coverage is advisable. Review your policy to confirm that dangerous goods and Chemical goods are not excluded, and that coverage Includes contamination, disposal, and emergency response costs where applicable.

Required documentation includes a Bill of Lading, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), export declaration from Brazil, and import permits in compliance with U.S. regulations for hazardous materials.

Chemicals must be properly packaged and labeled according to international standards, with specific attention to temperature control and segregation of incompatible substances during ocean transport.

Our customs brokerage includes tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.

Our network includes partnered facilities in key logistics hubs, including locations near important ports for strategic storage and fulfillment.

We encourage you to take the DNA “One Test Run Challenge” with a single shipment so we can demonstrate our visibility, reliability, and partnership-focused approach.