Shipping Chemical Goods from Tokyo to Mundra via Ocean Freight

Shipping moisture-sensitive specialty chemicals Requires high-integrity packaging, vapor-barrier wraps, and moisture absorbers inside cartons or overpacks. You should also 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 Industrial chemicals, 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. Verify with your dangerous goods specialist or carrier whether your Specialty chemicals are fully regulated, limited quantity, or exempt before selecting packaging.

Most Chemical goods shipments need a Transport document, the latest SDS, and correct labels and markings that correspond to the classification. Best practice is including emergency contact details, handling instructions (e.g., “Keep Dry,” “Do Not Stack”), and any Permits required by local authorities for specific Chemical products.

You Can often 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 products do not conflict. Use Separate pallets and clear labeling when combining multiple hazard classes.

Because Chemical products 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 specialty chemicals are not excluded, and that coverage Includes contamination, disposal, and emergency response costs where applicable.

Shipping chemicals requires specific documentation including a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), a Certificate of Origin, and any necessary export permits from Japan as well as import permits and compliance with Indian regulations.

Yes, shipments must comply with the Chemical Control Order in India, which includes restrictions on certain chemicals, and must adhere to both Japan's export regulations and India's import regulations concerning hazardous materials.

We provide live map tracking with milestone updates, 24/7 access via SAMMIE, centralized shipment documents, and real-time exception alerts so you always know where your freight is and what’s happening with it.

We reduce customs delays and risk through in-house brokerage, a digital-first customs process with automation, SAMMIE’s ability to flag potential delays before they happen, and continuous communication from your Client Success Officer.

Our ETAs are AI-powered and based on real data, congestion, and vessel telemetry, whereas other forwarders often rely on static estimates copied from carrier schedules.