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What should I know before taking dangerous cargo for shipping?

September 13, 2019Business

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Frank Davis Posted

What should I know before taking dangerous cargo for shipping?

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Mary D Posted

Hi, I believe you should learn as much as you can about the most popular dangerous cargo and be aware of all situation that can happen. I prefer to deal with some cargo companies in such cases just to be on the safe side. Hope it can help

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Masha Esina 0 Posted

The UN assigns a packing group classifying the regulated material further by the amount of risk each material poses during transportation. The packing group also determines the degree of protective packaging required.

Hazardous materials need special handling. There are numerous regulations and requirements outlining proper care for dangerous goods while on site and also in transit.

The primary goal of hazardous materials shipping regulations is to promote a safety program that will minimize the risks to life and property inherent in commercial transportation of hazardous materials.

One of the referral Regulation is Code 49 CFR of USA.