HOW DO THE REGULATIONS OF SHIPPING HAZMATS DIFFER, DEPENDING ON THE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION?
The mode of transportation is an important variable in complying with HAZMAT regulations. The U.S. code applies to the transport of HAZMATS by aircraft, motor vehicle, vessel and rail, but also distinguishes the differences. Standards for the quantity of material transported, marking and labeling, packaging, method of loading the freight container, placards (international signs) on the freight container and the certification of the shipper differ according to transportation mode. It is important for the exporter to be familiar with HAZMAT regulations in order to choose an authorized mode of transport for the product. The HMR table distinguishes the quantity of a hazardous material that may be shipped according to transportation mode. On a quantity limitation table, columns organized by transport mode indicate the total amount the carrier may accept. If the term “forbidden” is noted in the column, the material may not be carried by the described mode.
