Packaging supplies for shipping hazardous materials
- 11 nov 2014
The shipping industry is an enormous network businesses involving thousands of companies that perform any number of tasks and duties encompassing the entire globe. Many items travel by air, sea, and land before reaching their destination safely. There are extremely detailed specific guidelines that regulate and oversee the movement of certain goods. The strict rules that govern how these goods are transported are meant to protect the health and safety of every individual and community in the world at large. Air Sea Containers is a full service shipping supply company that specializes in the packaging supplies for shipping hazardous materials. The measures that our customers take to safely ship dangerous goods is of extreme importance to us. That is why we here at Air Sea Containers take great pride in the quality and depth of our extensive inventory. Our full catalog is available for view and ordering online. Live support from our friendly, knowledgeable, highly trained customer service staff is almost always there to take your questions and concerns, and if they are away for a moment, your message will be returned promptly because your business and shipping needs are importance to us. We can and will help to ensure that your cargo is shipped in accordance with the level of potential hazard and the necessary precautions are taken to uphold the standards that have been established through years of experience shipping hazardous materials.
Packaging and packing materials starts off fairly simple with the general all-purpose supplies including, various sized boxes, pails, bottles, and cans. Larger sized barrels, drums, and totes are perfect to accommodate shipments of greater proportions. Miscellaneous accompaniments of all sorts are available as well. Every kind of tape and tape accessories, shrink and bubble wraps, styrofoam pieces, poly bags, equipped lock and seal features, vermiculite, and gel packs all combine to complete and fulfill your every shipping need imaginable. As we approach packaging for dangerous goods we consider infectious and biological substances that may fall into a category of A and B which require very specific packaging needs. We also provide temperature controlled packaging which is often a necessity in the transportation and packaging of dangerous goods. At Air Sea Containers we also provide the regulatory hazmat label markings and placards as well as the required regulatory shipping and handling labels. We are an authorized distributor of all International Maritime Organization (IMO) Publications. These recommended items of interest consist of, and fully cover all of the regulations and codes that need to be followed for the packaging of dangerous goods for ocean transport. Along with IMO regulations are all of the federal codes, namely the CFR title 49, and the necessary procedures to follow in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Other forms that will be needed are the dangerous goods shipper’s declaration forms. The required possession and familiarity of all these guidelines and forms are to imply accountability and course of action in the case of an actual accidental event taking place. It is assumed that the proper steps will be followed to minimize the risks of catastrophe. Featured safety items include special storage cabinets, special spill containment racks for drums and barrels, spill pallets and other specialized spill products. Other recommendations include snap-up berms, flexible spill pans, and designated throw-n-go areas. These areas may include ultra-super absorbent substances and pads containing or utilizing a mineral called vermiculite. This brownish-gold flake-like mineral has a multitude of uses. It is able to expand anywhere from 8 to 30 times its original state and withstand extreme conditions of chemical and heat exposure making this mica-like material ideal for the use in hazardous containment.
No matter what the size of your shipment, or the level of care that is required due to its contents, Air Sea Containers has the exact materials you’ll need to ship your package safe and secure. We will advise you as to what will work best for you and the safe shipment of your potentially dangerous goods. Our full service facility is more than equipped to handle any and all of your hazmat packaging and shipping needs. Air Sea Containers is a family owned business based in Miami, Fl. USA. We confidently approach and perform the duties of our field of expertise with the solid 25 plus years of experience to back it up. Our long list of certifications and accreditations are earned through our good name and outstanding reputation in the packaging and shipping of hazardous materials. COSTHA is the Conference on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles Inc. in which we are proudly recognized. DGAC is the Dangerous Goods Advisory Council who happens to be another organization that internationally vouches for our good name and long standing commitment to consistent excellence. We proudly display the D&B Dun and Bradstreet name in accordance with our assurance for remaining the best. Air Sea Containers online is a Norton secured, guaranteed shopping site. We also receive the recognition of QAS International, a Quality Assurance Safety Management System for maintaining and upholding safety standards far beyond the expectations set forth and outlined in regulation guidelines. And of course we are an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau. Members of our staff are always ready to assist you in choosing the correct packaging for shipping hazardous materials. Free consultation can help guide you toward safe hazmat shipping that benefits everyone.
Full service packaging for dangerous goods
Packaging and packing materials starts off fairly simple with the general all-purpose supplies including, various sized boxes, pails, bottles, and cans. Larger sized barrels, drums, and totes are perfect to accommodate shipments of greater proportions. Miscellaneous accompaniments of all sorts are available as well. Every kind of tape and tape accessories, shrink and bubble wraps, styrofoam pieces, poly bags, equipped lock and seal features, vermiculite, and gel packs all combine to complete and fulfill your every shipping need imaginable. As we approach packaging for dangerous goods we consider infectious and biological substances that may fall into a category of A and B which require very specific packaging needs. We also provide temperature controlled packaging which is often a necessity in the transportation and packaging of dangerous goods. At Air Sea Containers we also provide the regulatory hazmat label markings and placards as well as the required regulatory shipping and handling labels. We are an authorized distributor of all International Maritime Organization (IMO) Publications. These recommended items of interest consist of, and fully cover all of the regulations and codes that need to be followed for the packaging of dangerous goods for ocean transport. Along with IMO regulations are all of the federal codes, namely the CFR title 49, and the necessary procedures to follow in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Other forms that will be needed are the dangerous goods shipper’s declaration forms. The required possession and familiarity of all these guidelines and forms are to imply accountability and course of action in the case of an actual accidental event taking place. It is assumed that the proper steps will be followed to minimize the risks of catastrophe. Featured safety items include special storage cabinets, special spill containment racks for drums and barrels, spill pallets and other specialized spill products. Other recommendations include snap-up berms, flexible spill pans, and designated throw-n-go areas. These areas may include ultra-super absorbent substances and pads containing or utilizing a mineral called vermiculite. This brownish-gold flake-like mineral has a multitude of uses. It is able to expand anywhere from 8 to 30 times its original state and withstand extreme conditions of chemical and heat exposure making this mica-like material ideal for the use in hazardous containment.Your one stop shop for hazmat shipping
No matter what the size of your shipment, or the level of care that is required due to its contents, Air Sea Containers has the exact materials you’ll need to ship your package safe and secure. We will advise you as to what will work best for you and the safe shipment of your potentially dangerous goods. Our full service facility is more than equipped to handle any and all of your hazmat packaging and shipping needs. Air Sea Containers is a family owned business based in Miami, Fl. USA. We confidently approach and perform the duties of our field of expertise with the solid 25 plus years of experience to back it up. Our long list of certifications and accreditations are earned through our good name and outstanding reputation in the packaging and shipping of hazardous materials. COSTHA is the Conference on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles Inc. in which we are proudly recognized. DGAC is the Dangerous Goods Advisory Council who happens to be another organization that internationally vouches for our good name and long standing commitment to consistent excellence. We proudly display the D&B Dun and Bradstreet name in accordance with our assurance for remaining the best. Air Sea Containers online is a Norton secured, guaranteed shopping site. We also receive the recognition of QAS International, a Quality Assurance Safety Management System for maintaining and upholding safety standards far beyond the expectations set forth and outlined in regulation guidelines. And of course we are an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau. Members of our staff are always ready to assist you in choosing the correct packaging for shipping hazardous materials. Free consultation can help guide you toward safe hazmat shipping that benefits everyone.
