KLEELCOMPANY FOR Shipping is certified by the International Air Transport
Association (IATA) to ship dangerous goods by air. Without complying with rules and
regulations for properly packing, labeling and shipping dangerous goods can result in a
loss of time and money. IATA sets a global standard for the safe transport of dangerous
goods by air, and it is the only standard currently recognized by airlines around the
world.
Dangerous goods are also called hazardous
materials or HAZMAT for short and include dry ice, explosives, flammable materials or
substances, lithium batteries and chemicals. Not all dangerous goods are obvious.
Some examples of common items that qualify as dangerous goods that most people fail
to recognize are certain comestible oils, nail polish and perfume. These items are
flammable and require proper packaging for shipment. We commonly think of
dangerous goods being shipped by chemical companies, gas companies and
pharmaceutical companies or research labs, but the truth is any type of company may
have the need for shipping hazardous materials or dangerous goods at some point,
including cosmetics, retailers and food companies.
Requirements for Shipping Dangerous Goods by Air
Labeling Dangerous Goods: IATA has 9 classes of hazardous materials that need to
be labeled accordingly. These hazardous goods are further broken down into smaller
categories, and must also be labeled as such. These goods may also require special
handling labels so that proper safety precautions are taken when your goods are loaded
and unloaded. The main 9 categories are:
