More dangerous goods than ever are being shipped across global supply chains. In the automotive and aerospace industries, that means batteries, chemicals, adhesives, aerosols, fuels; goods that are corrosive, toxic, flammable, and explosive.
The packaging used to transport or store them is highly regulated, and for good reason. Incompatible packaging, or improperly contained materials, can result is leaks, spills, fires and explosions, with potentially fatal and environmentally catastrophic consequences.
According to HSE statistics, around one in three vehicles carrying dangerous goods that are stopped for roadside checks exhibit regulatory breaches. Common breaches range from using incorrect or inadequate packaging to labelling and documentation errors. At the very least, this can cause delays, but more serious breaches can result in loads been written off, supply chain disruption, and reputational damage, in addition to any financial penalties imposed.
It’s therefore important that any automotive or aerospace manufacturing company transporting goods across the supply chain understands a) which of their goods are classified as dangerous, and b) how to pack them correctly for the mode of transport being used.
Regulations surrounding dangerous goods packaging are reviewed and updated continually to ensure they keep pace with changing technologies, so it’s vital to ensure packaging complies with current regulations. That means staying up to date with the latest rules governing transport by road (ADR regulations), by rail (RID regulations), by air (IATA regulations), and by sea (IMDG Code).
If you’re new to dangerous goods packaging or want a reminder of how to make sure your business is using the correct packaging for the dangerous goods it’s shipping or storing, then you might like to download this Quick Guide from Antalis Packaging.
Dangerous Goods Packaging for Automotive and Aerospace: A Quick Guide to Safer, Compliant Transport explores:
- What is dangerous goods packaging?
- What is UN-approved packaging?
- When is UN-approved packaging required?
- Common dangerous goods packaging mistakes to avoid
- The consequences of using the wrong packaging
- 7 key questions to ask before shipping dangerous goods
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