Shipping Specialty Chemicals from Lagos to Los Angeles via Ocean Freight

Transporting moisture-sensitive specialty chemicals necessitates tight-closing drums or jerricans, vapor-barrier wraps, and drying agents inside cartons or overpacks. It is important to clearly note “Keep Dry” on labels and booking notes and Avoid open or vented storage and transit equipment where humidity can build up.

For most regulated chemical products, UN-rated packaging must be used when shipping by road, sea, or air. The specific UN packaging code and performance level are determined by 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 industrial chemicals shipments need a DG shipping paper, the latest SDS, and complete labels and markings that correspond to the classification. Our team recommends including emergency contact details, handling instructions (e.g., “Keep Dry,” “Do Not Stack”), and any special approvals required by local authorities for specific chemical goods.

You can sometimes consolidate different industrial chemicals, but only if regulatory separation requirements are met. First review the SDS and relevant ADR/IMDG/IATA tables to ensure acids, bases, oxidizers, flammables, and other Chemical goods are properly separated. Use segregation panels and clear labeling when combining multiple hazard classes.

Because industrial chemicals can cause environmental damage if leaks occur, enhanced freight insurance is advisable. Carefully review your policy to confirm that dangerous goods and Chemical goods are not excluded, and that coverage extends to contamination, disposal, and emergency response costs where applicable.

Shipping chemicals between Nigeria and the United States requires compliance with both countries' regulations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines and the Nigerian National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) requirements. Proper classification of chemical products, safety data sheets (SDS), and necessary permits must be secured prior to shipment.

When shipping chemicals via ocean freight from Lagos to Los Angeles, it is essential to ensure that the chemicals are properly packaged and labeled according to international maritime regulations, such as the IMDG Code. Additionally, it is important to consider the need for temperature control, secure stowage, and potential hazards associated with specific chemical goods to prevent leaks or spills during transit.

Yes, DNA offers custom handling such as white-glove delivery, inside delivery, liftgate, and assembly services, especially for retail, hospitality, or medical equipment rollouts.

As a DNA customer, you are assigned a dedicated support team led by a Client Success Officer, so you work with real people who know your freight instead of call centers or scripts.

DNA accepts ACH, wire transfer, and credit card payments, with payment terms set during onboarding and adjustable for specific enterprise requirements.