Shipping Specialty Chemicals from Newark to Genoa via Ocean Freight

Transporting moisture-sensitive specialty chemicals Requires high-integrity packaging, vapor-barrier wraps, and drying agents inside cartons or overpacks. It is important to Specify “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, UN-rated packaging Is required 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. 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 Transport document, the latest SDS, and correct 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 products.

You can sometimes consolidate different industrial chemicals, 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 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, Additional cargo insurance is often required by buyers. 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.

When shipping chemicals, it is essential to follow specific handling procedures to ensure safety and compliance. This includes using appropriate containers that comply with international standards for hazardous materials, ensuring proper labeling, and maintaining temperature control if required by the specific chemical properties.

Regulatory requirements for shipping chemicals include compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, the European Union's REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulations, and proper customs documentation to facilitate clearance at both Newark and Genoa ports.

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

DNA provides 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, DNA provides B2B pick/pack and palletization services.