Dangerous Goods Handling

Click here to see OOCL's Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Handling Certification
http://ooclauthor/NR/rdonlyres/E2FF4576-07D5-4ECF-B0FB-7A86556BDE36/0/USDHazMatReg.pdf

The IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) code is a set of rules and regulations that have set an industry standard for safely practicing the movement of Dangerous Cargo through international territories. OOCL follows the IMDG code stringently, taking proactive measures to protect the environment while carrying these dangerous goods. The IMDG Code is broken down into the nine different classes.  Under OOCL policies, we carry the classes listed below.  Should you have any questions regarding D/G acceptance, please contact our customer service representative.

Class 1.4 Explosives	Class 2     Gases	Class 2.2 Non-flammable Gases
Class 2.3     Poisonous Gases	Class 3 Flammable Liquid	Class 4.1     Flammable Solids
Class 4.2 Spontaneously     Combustible	Class 4.3 Dangerous when wet	Class 5.1 Oxidizing Agent
Class 5.2 Organic Peroxide	Class 6.1 Toxic Substance	Class 7.1     Radioactive
Class 8     Corrosive Substance	Class 9     Misc Dangerous Goods

Requirements for DG Documentation

What are the requirements for DG documentation? Please see the following file for the specifics and for regulatory references.

 Requirements for DG Documentation                       Download (76KB)  

How do I Start?

The IMDG form is an informative yet simple document.  Filling one out correctly can help reduce complications and timing issues for your D/G cargo.  Down below, we have some examples as well as a guide for your reference.

First we have the Multimodal DG form.  This form needs Microsoft Excel to run correctly.  It provides interactive roll over cells that have information regarding the form and how to fill it out.  It is a great reference for anyone who deals with dangerous goods.

    Multimodal DG form                                              Download (145KB)

Second, we have some in house example that we have put together, so you can see what is on an IMDG form looks like when it is complete.  We have two examples, one is a container laden with multiple D/G cargo.  Second example we have is a shipper who is using a tank container.  Please download below for the file.



IMDG shipping form (multi d/g container)                 Download (200KB)    

IMDG shipping from (tank)                                       Download (200KB)

Ready?

The IMDG form is available for download below.  Please fill out the information needed.  Once the form is complete, follow up with your customer service representative and submit the form.

    IMDG Shipping from                                            Download (350KB)


For further information on the shipment of your DG cargo, please contact your OOCL Customer Service  Center in North America or Canada at 1-888-388-6625(OOCL).

Links to Related Dangerous Goods Sites


U S Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.gov/

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
http://hazmat.dot.gov/

The 10 Most Common Documentation Violations

Click below to see:

10 Most Common Documentation Violations with DG Shipments

Segregation Chart for the transportation of Hazardous materials

The segregation Table shows the general requirements for segregation between various classes of dangerous goods. Since the property of substances, materials or articles within each class may vary greatly, the Dangerous Goods list should always be consulted for particular provisions for segregation as, in the case of conflicting provisions, these take precedence over the general provisions

OOCL’s website provides this chart to our customers for assistance in their handling of hazardous cargo. Please click on the link to access this handy tool:-

Link to Segregation Chart
Link to DG Rail Road Placarding


OOCL's DGSmart

DGSmart covers all parties involved in the DG transportation process: including carriers, forwarders, manufactures, port authorities, DG/chemical experts, and more.

It is a systems solution available to all interested parties, and benefits customers by:

• Providing an internet based portal as a one-stop DG transportation information system to improve efficiency of DG-related processes,
• Acting as a multi-carrier common flat for DG-related data management and achieving synergy benefits,
• Enabling various value-creating services that meet global users' individual and exact needs,
• Promoting DG knowledge-sharing at low cost.

DGSmart training is also offered to external institutions in the public sector such as Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education and one semi-government institution in Australia. Besides normal cargo transportation, our teams are well equipped and experienced in handling crisis and exceptional situations.

For further information on DGSmart, please contact wbtinfo@dgsmart.com

Prohibited Hazardous Intermodal Shipments

Please be advised that BNSF has a new listing of prohibited commodities that cannot be accepted by BNSF. The listing includes poisonous gas, flammable, non-flammable tank commodities that will no longer be accepted with or without Department of Transportation exemption or Federal Railroad Administration approval. There are different categories for Trailers and Containers, and Tank Containers. This new ruling is effective July 1st, 2008.

Please find below a link to the BNSF site showing the list of prohibited hazardous Intermodal shipments

http://www.bnsf.com/markets/intermodal/hazardous_prohibited.html