Shipping Chemical Products from Shekou to Atlanta via Ocean Freight

Transporting moisture-sensitive specialty chemicals necessitates tight-closing drums or jerricans, Barrier liners or overbags, 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, 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. 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 need a DG shipping paper, the latest SDS, and complete labels and markings that Match 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 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 not stored or loaded together. Use Separate pallets 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 Chemical goods are not excluded, and that coverage Includes contamination, disposal, and emergency response costs where applicable.

Shipments of chemicals must comply with both Chinese export regulations and U.S. import regulations, including proper classification of the chemical products, adherence to safety data sheet (SDS) requirements, and compliance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in the U.S. Additionally, the shipment may require specific permits or documentation depending on the nature of the chemicals being transported.

Chemicals must be handled according to international safety standards, including the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. Proper labeling, packaging, and securing of chemical goods are essential to prevent leaks or spills. Additionally, it is important to consider temperature control and ventilation requirements for certain types of chemicals during transit.

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