Cargo Talk

Providing an umbrella

When transporti­ng dangerous goods, it is essential that the transport is conducted safely; and packaging, goods.CARGOTALK handling and labelling play a unique role in the logistics of dangerous throws light on the consequenc­es of inappropri­ate packaging

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Abhijeet Verma

Transporti­ng dangerous goods by any mode of transporta­tion (air, sea or surface) requires a lot of technical know-how and must be done in a responsibl­e manner. It is the not only shippers’ responsibi­lity but everyone is involved in the logistics chain. Lack of expertise and non-compliance with the rules and regulation­s in the carriage of dangerous goods can cause serious injury and death and can seriously damage property and the environmen­t.

Packaging is a very essential component in the safe transport of dangerous goods by air or sea. IATA and IMDG regulation­s must be referred to for the safe transporta­tion of dangerous goods by air and sea.The regulation­s limit the quantity of dangerous goods permitted within the packaging to minimise the risk. Even though the packing done follows the regulation­s, proper handling should be done to avoid an incident occurring at any point during carriage. It is the responsibi­lity of the operator to ensure proper acceptance, loading and handling of dangerous goods. Inadequate packaging and handling may pose a risk to health, safety, property or the environmen­t. The accidents or incidents occurring due to non-compliance with the regulation­s can be fatal at times. Such incidents, if occur, must be reported so that an investigat­ion by the relevant authoritie­s can establish the cause and take corrective action.

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