Can dangerous goods be shipped by air?

Mondo Social Updated on 2024-01-28

OneDocuments and information required for air transport of dangerous goods.

Air transport condition appraisal report (referred to as air transport appraisal): refers to the report issued by a professional organization to prove whether the cargo is suitable for air transport by the appraisal of whether there are hidden dangers or how to classify and identify the goods. Depending on the nature of the cargo, the following types of air cargo identification may be required:

1.Magnetic items: Proof of any cargo at a distance of 2 from the groundThe magnetic field strength is less than 0 at 1 meter159A m (200NT) can be transported by air as general cargo, and a magnetic field strength test report must be submitted.

2.Powder cargo: There must be a dust test report to prove that the goods do not have dust ** or dust ** is very low, before they can be transported by air.

3.Cargo containing liquids and gases: An internal pressure test report is required to prove that the cargo will not leak, burst or spontaneously ignite due to changes in temperature and pressure during air transportation.

4.Chemical products: Chemical Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are required to prove the physical and chemical properties of the goods, hazard characteristics, safe use and storage, emergency disposal methods and other information.

5.Shipments with batteries: UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part 3, Part 38Section 3 of 383.Summary of the test specified in paragraph 5 (abbreviated as UN38.)3. Test summary) to prove that the lithium battery or lithium battery cell has passed the relevant safety performance test.

Identification results of outbound dangerous goods transport packaging (referred to as dangerous package certificate): refers to the certificate issued by the commodity inspection agency whether the packaging of the goods meets the national and international standards. Prove that the packaging can ensure that the cargo will not leak, damage or affect flight safety during air transportation.

Dangerous goods declaration form (GD form): refers to a document submitted by the shipper or its **person to the carrier, stating the name, quantity, weight, packaging method, hazard level, UN number and other information of the goods, so as to facilitate the carrier's classification, marking, loading and handling of the goods.

Other conventional documents and information: such as invoices, packing lists, contracts, power of attorney for customs declaration and inspection, certificate of origin, exit customs clearance, etc., according to different conditions and requirements of the destination country.

IIConfirm the basic situation of hazardous chemicals exported by air.

Once you have prepared the above documents and materials, you need to confirm the following basic information with the customer:

Product name, chemical formula, hazard level, UN number, etc. in Chinese and English. For the goods, it is necessary to apply for space and declare dangerous goods to the airline.

Carton type, number of pieces, weight, size, etc. Facilitate the packing and transportation arrangement of goods.

Whether the packaging requirements of the goods, such as pallets, markings, stretch films, quantitative packaging, packaging changes, etc., meet the safety standards of air transportation.

Precautions for handling goods, such as whether there are special requirements for temperature, humidity, shockproof, anti-static, etc., so that corresponding measures can be taken.

The port of destination and the terms of delivery, such as customs clearance, towing or warehousing services, in order to arrange the best transport solution.

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