Shipping Chemical Products from Santos to Los Angeles via Ocean Freight

Transporting moisture-sensitive specialty chemicals necessitates tight-closing drums or jerricans, Barrier liners or overbags, 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 must be used 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. 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 Match 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 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. 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.

When shipping chemicals via ocean freight from Santos to Los Angeles, it is essential to ensure that the products are properly packaged according to international regulations and that appropriate labeling is applied. Additionally, the cargo must be stowed securely to prevent leaks or spills during transit, and temperature-sensitive chemicals may require climate-controlled containers.

Shipping chemicals from Brazil to the United States requires compliance with both Brazilian export regulations and U.S. import regulations, including the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Importers must ensure that chemicals are registered and approved for use in the U.S. Additionally, proper documentation such as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and customs declarations must be provided to facilitate clearance at both ports.

DNA offers ground transportation including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and drayage services, with U.S. and Mexico cross-border coverage, scalable capacity, GPS tracking, and digital documentation.

Yes, DNA offers tariff classification and valuation as part of our in-house expertise.

DNA utilizes partnered facilities in key logistics hubs, including locations near important ports for strategic storage and fulfillment.