In addition to the goods that need to be transported by chemical ships in the above categories, other chemicals with a larger volume also have lubricating oil and syrup, etc., the sea volume of lubricating oil is about 6 million tons per year, and the sea volume of syrup is more than 7 million tons per year. China is a shipping country with great potential to develop the maritime transport of chemicals. With the rise of China's economy in the world, the maritime transport of chemicals in China will also have a trans-era leap. The following with you to take a look at the chemical shipping need to pay attention to what?
Understand the basic properties of chemicals
In order to safely carry out the international shipping of chemicals, it is necessary to have a detailed understanding of some basic properties of chemicals, such as toxicity, ignition point, volatility, etc., and specifically indicate in the relevant documents to facilitate the operator to pack, load and unload and handle the work.
Comply with the relevant transport regulations and operate according to the process
In the process of transporting chemicals, special attention should be paid to the relevant processes and regulations. For example, some must comply with the relevant regulations of transportation to operate. The packing must be secure and the labels must be attached. During the packing process, open flame and high temperature should be avoided as far as possible, which can effectively prevent the explosion and volatilization of chemicals and ensure the safety and health of personnel. When choosing a container, you also need to check the container specifically. For example, whether there are cracks, or whether the door can be closed tightly and so on. In the international shipment of chemicals, special attention should be paid to the goods must be all put into the container, and there can be no case where the door can not be closed or sealed.
Chemical shipping FAQ
1. What documents are required for the export of chemicals by sea?
Generally to provide MSDS, shipping power of attorney, if it is some special items also need to provide the relevant packaging performance certificate, chemical research institute identification report, normal customs clearance information.
2. Why should MSDS be provided when dangerous goods and general chemicals are exported by sea?
MSDS is an important document that conveys information about chemical hazards. It Outlines the risks of a chemical to human health and the environment and provides information on the safe handling, storage and use of the chemical. The United States, Japan, European Union countries and other developed countries have generally established and implemented the MSDS system. According to these relevant chemical management regulations, manufacturers of hazardous chemicals are usually required to provide a safety data sheet of their products when selling, transporting or exporting their products.
At present, foreign requirements for MSDS(SDS) have expanded to almost all chemicals, and at this point, chemicals exported to developed countries are now basically required to have MSDS(SDS) in order to smoothly declare. And some foreign buyers will require to provide MSDS(SDS) of items, some domestic foreign companies or joint venture procurement will also put forward this requirement.
Information required for the export of chemicals (not dangerous goods) :
1, before export to do a chemical testing report (cargo transportation conditions identification), in order to prove that the goods are not dangerous goods.
2, the whole box - some ships need identification, some ships do not need. In addition, you must issue a non-risk letter of guarantee and cargo MSDS, which are essential.
3, LCL - need to provide non-risk letter of guarantee and description of goods (Chinese and English product name, molecular structure, appearance and use).
Chemicals are dangerous goods export required information:
1, before export must do a dangerous goods transport packaging use evaluation results (dangerous package certificate), of course, MSDS is also needed.
2, full container - before booking the space need to provide the above two documents to apply, and wait for the owner's review. In general, 3-5 days can know whether the shipowner accepts or not
This product. The booking of dangerous goods should be applied for 10~14 days in advance as far as possible to give both the shipper and the forwarder a sufficient time.
3, LCL - Before booking also need to provide dangerous bag certificate and MSDS, weight and volume of goods.
