Shipping

Source: By Forance/Shutterstock.com Summary:A satellite accumulation area is space around your facility where you can store hazardous waste temporarily before proper disposal.  You can store up...

Source: AlexLMX / Shutterstock.com Summary:An IBC is bigger than a drum but smaller than a tank container. IBCs are highly versatile and naturally palletized. IBCs are stackable,...

Summary:Customs clearance is the process of successfully moving cargo through customs for it to enter the country.  Ensuring you have correctly completed all the relevant...

Source: Jaromir Chalabala/ Shutterstock.com Summary:When choosing between air courier and air freight, there are advantages and disadvantages with each.  Air courier is more expensive than air...

Source: Red Herring/Shutterstock.com SummaryHazardous substances are defined as materials that pose a health risk to people and the environment. There are specific categories for labeling hazardous...

Source: nhumster/Shutterstock.com Summary: Hazardous waste can harm humans and the environment and must be stored, transported and disposed of safely.  There are four main types of hazardous...

Source: industryviews/Shutterstock.com Some people think hazardous products only encompass highly toxic chemical substances. However, common products such as paint, nail polish, dry shampoo and batteries...

Source: Satakorn/ Shutterstock.com Summary:Shipping dangerous goods requires compliance with DOT regulations. DOT regulations are based on United Nations standards, which include UN-approved packaging for dangerous goods. UN-approved...

Source: DarioZg/ Shutterstock.com Summary: Hazmat shipping is subject to several stringent regulatory measures. Hazmat is categorized according to packing groups, ranging from very dangerous to mildly dangerous. Hazmat...

Source: Marco Torelli Fotografia / Shutterstock.com SummaryIBC totes carrying food must be certified as food grade to prevent contamination.  There are different types of food grade...