Shipping Chemical Goods from Montreal to Newark via Ground Freight

Transporting moisture-sensitive chemical goods demands high-integrity packaging, vapor-barrier wraps, and Desiccants inside cartons or overpacks. You 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 chemical products, tested and approved packaging is mandatory when shipping by road, sea, or air. The applicable UN packaging code and performance level are determined by 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 industrial chemicals shipments must include a dangerous goods declaration, the latest SDS, and correct labels and markings that correspond to 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 goods.

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

Because industrial chemicals can cause significant loss if leaks occur, specialized cargo coverage is often required by buyers. Carefully 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.

Shipping chemicals from Montreal to Newark requires specific documentation, including a Bill of Lading, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and a Declaration of Dangerous Goods if applicable. Additionally, customs documentation must be completed to comply with both Canadian and U.S. regulations.

Yes, transporting chemicals from Canada to the United States must adhere to regulations set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Importers must ensure compliance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and may need to register with the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) if applicable.

Yes, DNA offers global shipment support for hardware, electronics, and high-value IT assets with secure handling.

Our SAMMIE platform offers AI-powered ETAs, “hot” shipment flagging, instant delay alerts, live map tracking for every container globally, and centralized, searchable storage for BOLs, invoices, and customs forms.

DNA Supply Chain offers domestic and cross-border trucking for cross-country hauls and final-mile delivery, with hands-on support from dedicated Client Success Officers and proactive alerts from SAMMIE to solve problems before you spot them.