Shipping Chemical Products from San Juan to Atlanta via Ocean Freight

Moving moisture-sensitive chemical goods Requires tight-closing drums or jerricans, foil or poly liners, and moisture absorbers 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 goods, tested and approved packaging Is required when shipping by road, sea, or air. The specific UN packaging code and performance level are based on the product’s hazard class and packing group shown on the SDS. Verify with your dangerous goods specialist or carrier whether your industrial chemicals are fully regulated, limited quantity, or exempt before selecting packaging.

Most specialty chemicals shipments must include a Transport document, the latest SDS, and complete labels and markings that align with the classification. Best practice is 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 may be able to consolidate different chemical products, but only if Segregation rules are followed. First review the SDS and relevant ADR/IMDG/IATA tables to ensure acids, bases, oxidizers, flammables, and other chemical products do not conflict. Use segregation panels and clear labeling when combining multiple hazard classes.

Because specialty chemicals can cause significant loss if leaks occur, Additional cargo insurance is advisable. Always review your policy to confirm that dangerous goods and specialty chemicals are not excluded, and that coverage extends to contamination, disposal, and emergency response costs where applicable.

Chemicals must be packaged according to international maritime regulations, ensuring they are compatible with ocean transport. Proper labeling and containment measures are required to prevent leaks and spills during transit. Additionally, the vessel must be equipped to handle hazardous materials if applicable.

Shipments of chemicals from Puerto Rico to the United States must comply with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Importers must also provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and ensure that all chemicals are properly registered with the appropriate federal agencies.

Users have experienced real-time updates on delays, a reduction in tracking time from 25–30 hours per week to 2–3 hours per week, more efficient management of many shipments, and the ability to quickly and efficiently update their own customers on project-based ocean freight shipments.

Operationally, SAMMIE delivers 50% less time spent tracking shipments, immediate visibility, fewer shipment errors and missed handoffs, better alignment between purchasing, logistics, and finance, and lower overhead with fewer manual check-ins.

Within our document interface human help is one click away if your team needs additional support.