x Does your business have dangerous goods that need to be transported by sea?
x Do you want to learn about the relevant regulations and laws when transporting dangerous goods by sea?
Is it complicated or troublesome? x Do you need to update the list of dangerous goods? Which unit has the authority to license the transportation of this specific item?
In the framework of this sharing article, Proship.vn will present the regulations for the transportation of dangerous goods by sea, the concept and classification of dangerous goods. Interested businesses need to update the content below to effectively support their work as well as know which unit has the authority to issue the License to transport dangerous goods.
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What are dangerous goods? What's included?
Dangerous goods concept
Freight transport is the process of delivering goods from the sending place to the receiving place, including fuel, raw materials for sale, and finished products that the sea transport industry transports.
Dangerous goods are goods that during the process of storage, preservation, transportation, loading, unloading, and delivery have dangerous incidents such as explosions, toxicity, destruction of means of transport, and release of radiation. Radiation affects the living environment and human life. During maritime transport, dangerous goods cause destruction of equipment and vehicles, loss of center of gravity, capsizing or sinking of ships.
In addition, according to the Road Traffic Law, it is defined: "Dangerous goods are goods containing dangerous substances that when transported on the road have the potential to cause harm to life, human health, the environment, safety and security." National security".
Based on the above concepts, goods are considered dangerous when:
- Contains toxic substances, affecting human health and life;
- Goods that pollute the environment and disrupt national security;
- Goods that pose a danger to sea vehicles during transportation.
List of dangerous goods
Dangerous goods include the following 9 types:
- Type 1: Industrial and explosive substances and materials;
- Type 2: Flammable and non-flammable gas, toxic and non-toxic;
- Class 3: Flammable liquids and desensitized liquid explosives;
- Type 4: Flammable solids, desensitized solid explosives, self-reactive, self-igniting substances and substances that in contact with water produce flammable gas;
- Class 5: Organic and oxidizing oxide compounds;
- Category 6: Infectious and toxic substances;
- Category 7: Radioactive substances;
- Class 8: Corrosive;
- Class 9: Other dangerous substances and goods.
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Regulations for transporting dangerous goods by sea, you need to know
Proship Logistis, with experience in domestic container transportation, now shares the NEWEST regulations related to shipping dangerous goods by sea in 2024:
Regulations on preservation and packaging of dangerous goods
According to Clause 1, Article 27 of Decree 60/2016/ND-CP on investment and business conditions in the field of natural resources and environment, there are regulations on preservation and packaging for dangerous goods as follows:
- The packaging is resistant to corrosion, does not react chemically with the contents inside, and does not rust; waterproof, discreet and sturdy to avoid leakage of dangerous goods into the environment when transported under normal conditions or when an incident occurs.
- If an individual or organization packages dangerous goods themselves, they must conduct experiments and check the quality of the packaging before being put into use to limit the fall and leakage of toxic substances when transported by sea.
- Packaging and containers after use need to be stored separately to meet state regulations.
- In addition, the packaging must be suitable for the goods inside and be immune to chemicals or the effects of dangerous goods.
Standards for means of transport
When you want to transport goods, especially dangerous goods, the vehicle needs to be qualified to participate in traffic:
- Vehicle parts and specialized equipment must meet the standards set by the industry management ministry specified in Clause 2, Article 10. At the same time, the vehicle participates in inspection and has a road motor vehicle certificate qualified to transport dangerous goods.
- Vehicles carrying dangerous goods must affix danger symbols on the items being transported and need to clean and remove them when not in transit.
- It is strictly prohibited to use vessels that do not meet technical standards to transport dangerous goods.
Responsibilities of relevant parties in the transportation of dangerous goods
Parties participating in the process of transporting goods by sea need to have responsibilities as agreed in the previous contract.
Shippers need absolute support and timely payment to the carrier. The service provider is responsible for the entire transportation process, ensuring the safety of the goods and delivering them to the specified time and location.
Proper loading and unloading of dangerous goods
Dangerous goods, once leaked into the environment, will cause serious consequences for human health and life. Therefore, the loading and unloading process needs to be done methodically and properly to avoid affecting them.
Each individual or organization participating in loading and unloading dangerous goods on ships and in storage and yards needs to comply with the regulations of each dangerous item or in the notice of the goods owner.
Warehouse keepers and escorts directly guide and supervise the loading and unloading process so that goods are loaded and unloaded properly.
Shipping contact hotline:
Ms Tien: 0909 986 247
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What does a license to transport dangerous goods include, and who issues the license?
To be able to transport dangerous goods by sea or any other mode of transport, you must first apply for a Transport License from the Ministries in charge (the Transport Unit will apply for the license). Depending on the level of relevance and purpose of use, each Ministry only has the right to license certain groups of dangerous goods mentioned above:
1. The Ministry of Science and Technology has the right to issue transportation licenses for dangerous goods in groups 5, 7 and 8;
2. The Ministry of Public Security has the right to issue transportation licenses for dangerous goods group 1, group 2, group 3, group 4 and group 9;
3. The Ministry of Health has the right to issue licenses to transport toxic chemicals for medical use, antibacterial and insecticidal chemicals in the household sector;
4. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has the right to issue transport licenses for group 2 and group 3 dangerous goods and petroleum, gas, and dangerous toxins;
5. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has the right to issue transportation licenses for plant protection chemicals.
6. In particular, for the transportation of dangerous goods serving military, national defense, national interests, and armed forces security, it will be regulated by the Minister of National Defense and the Minister of Public Security. .
Transporting dangerous goods by sea along with regulations related to vehicles, storage and packaging specifications, responsibilities of relevant parties as well as how to load and unload dangerous goods has been approved by Proship Logistics. update.
So, if your business needs to use cheap FCL domestic sea container shipping services, contact immediately 0909 344 247 for advice and A - Z support from packaging, classification, transportation. shipping…to paperwork.
Shipping contact hotline:
Ms Tien: 0909 986 247
Ms Dung: 0939 999 247
Ms Duy: 0902 581 247
