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03/17/2023

Shipping dangerous goods and don't know which placards to use?

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Extremely user-friendly and simple to use, even for someone who isn’t computer savvy.
Increased productivity for the driver, since he doesn’t have to waste time trying to figure out the correct placards.
Eliminates the risk of placarding and segregation mistakes, and therefore eliminate fines.
Ensure that all dangerous goods in the vehicle are compatible with our segregation checker

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Vous expédiez des marchandises dangereuses et ne savez pas quelles plaques utiliser?

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Utilisation 100 % gratuite!
Extrêmement convivial et simple à utiliser, même pour quelqu'un qui n'est pas doué en informatique.
Augmentation de la productivité du conducteur, puisqu'il ne doit pas perdre de temps à essayer de trouver les plaques correctes.
Élimination du risque d'erreurs de placardage et de ségrégation, et donc des amendes.
Assurez-vous que toutes les marchandises dangereuses présentes dans le véhicule sont compatibles avec notre vérificateur de ségrégation.

08/31/2021

Shipping dangerous goods? Automation is the way of the future. Avoid mistakes, save time, cut cost, and increase overall efficiency with EZ-Ship Software.

03/18/2020

TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS GUIDELINES
According to transport legislation and regulatory requirements, hazardous chemicals are to be stored and shipped in a safe manner. There are significant environmental and health-related risks that must not be overlooked.

What are the hazardous chemicals?
They are substances that have the potential of causing severe health effects. They include poisoning, breathing concerns, allergic reactions, cancer, and other major health problems.

Most hazardous chemicals are classified as dangerous goods since they can cause explosions, corrosive reactions, and fires.

For example, paints, fuels, pool chlorine, cleaning chemicals, gas cylinders, and some pesticides can all be considered hazardous chemicals depending on their composition.

Transportation Guidelines for Hazardous Chemicals
Transportation and storage of hazardous chemicals can be a little tricky. Under various health and safety regulations regarding dangerous goods, several transport directives need to be considered when considering public safety.

These are some of the guidelines for transportation of hazardous chemicals:

- For safety reasons, it is advisable to not transport hazardous chemicals along with food items, water or other reactive chemicals.

- When it comes to mixed classes of hazardous chemicals, shippers must consider segregation rules for transportation.

- While in transport, hazardous chemicals must be packaged and labeled correctly to ensure that proper measures are taken when someone comes in contact with these chemicals.

- Fully secure these hazardous chemicals on the vehicle to prevent any potential load-shift or damage that can cause leakage of contents.

- It's imperative to classify hazardous chemicals according to the hazards as designated by the UN


- Always select transport companies that are registered, have the necessary license and experience for the transportation of hazardous products.

- If you are transporting a previously opened container, ensure it is secured and packed in a secondary container with proper labeling.

- In case of compressed gas cylinders, always have the valve caps screwed on or ensure the valves are adequately protected.

- The driver must carry a copy of the safety data sheet or SDS.

- A spill kit containing required items like personal protective equipment, absorbent materials, shovel, etc. is recommended be on board the vehicle, and the driver should have appropriate training.

- While transporting hazardous chemicals, it's important to follow proper procedures when goods are being loaded and unloaded to ensure everyone’s safety.

While these are guidelines for transporting hazardous chemicals from point A to point B, there are three key factors to consider. These are: labeling on containers, placards on trucks and having the right set of shipping documents. Having appropriate safety markings and labels and placards help manage any potentials risks. The placard indicates a symbol classifying the type and class of hazardous substances on board the vehicle. The document will allow first responders to know what product they are dealing with and what quantity is in the shipment.

Apart from these generic guidelines, specific hazardous chemicals need to be stored and transported according to their classification. For instance, the capacity of the compartments of a compartmentalized tank truck used to transport gasoline must not exceed 17,000 liters.

How does EZ-Ship software help?
Our software is a great guideline to help shippers known everything there is needed to know about the transportation of hazardous chemicals.

Our system also helps you select the correct labels that must be used for any shipment of hazardous chemicals. Our system determines any segregation that may be required and helps avoid errors.

Contact us for any further information and transport hazardous chemicals securely and effortlessly.

03/11/2020

IATA LITHIUM BATTERY SHIPPING GUIDELINES
In this digital era, Lithium batteries have become an integral part of most electronic devices. They provide more energy and longer operating life than other types of batteries. Lithium batteries, due to their higher risks, are categorized as dangerous goods. They possess safety risks that must not be overlooked while transporting them. They fall under the family of batteries with different chemistries, comprising many types of cathodes and electrolytes.

IATA Lithium Battery Shipping Guidelines 2020 includes everything that is required for preparing shipments with lithium batteries and is in compliance with international air transport regulations.

Types of Lithium Batteries
There are two key categories of lithium batteries which power a wide variety of consumer goods: lithium ion batteries, and lithium metal batteries. The first one, lithium ion batteries are used in, for example, mobile phones, tablets and laptops. They are usually rechargeable and consist of lithium polymer.
As for the second type, lithium metal batteries, they are typically used in, for example, watches, calculators and defibrillators. These lithium batteries consist of lithium metal and are usually non-rechargeable.

Risks of Transporting Lithium Batteries
One of the biggest risks associated with the transportation of lithium batteries is the potential of short-circuits, especially when the battery comes into contact with other metal objects. Most lithium batteries contain a flammable electrolyte. They have a higher energy density that can overheat and ignite, causing fires and potentially life-threatening situations. This is why lithium batteries are deemed dangerous goods. IATA lithium battery shipping guidelines specify the packaging restrictions that must be considered in order to ensure safe transport.

2020 IATA Lithium Battery Shipping Guidelines (LBSG)
IATA has created shipping guidelines to assist shippers when offering their lithium batteries and or equipment for transport. With the increased safety risks, the aviation industry has tightened the rules and regulations. Full compliance with IATA regulations is an important part of the legal responsibility that the shipper must undertake.

Here are some examples of what a shipper must ensure prior to shipping their lithium batteries and or equipment:
• Effective 1 January 2020, manufacturers and subsequent distributors of cells or batteries and equipment powered by cells and batteries manufactured after 30 June 2003 must make available the test summary as specified in the current UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3, paragraph 38.3.5.
• The type of lithium batteries must be identified prior to packaging as either Lithium Ion Batteries or Lithium Metal Batteries.
• Lithium ion batteries must not be transported at a stage of charge exceeding 30% of their rated capacity.
• There are limits that may apply to the number of packages of Lithium batteries being shipped in consignments.
• Packaging must be prepared carefully and all the necessary safety measures must be considered, including having the batteries individually separated to avoid contact with any metal object in the package in order to prevent short circuits
• Any lithium batteries that are damaged, defective or being recalled by the manufacturer are forbidden for air transport.

Test Summary Report
All lithium cells and batteries transported as per the 2020 IATA lithium battery shipping guidelines must comply with the battery test summary report. Multiple batteries can be addressed in a single document, but the document must be completed with all the required information. The test summary report of the lithium batteries must be made available upon request.

The summary report consists of all the relevant information about the lithium batteries including the description, watt-hour rating, and model numbers.

Stress-Free Shipping of Lithium Batteries
EZ-Ship software will assist shippers of lithium batteries being shipped using the most current regulations. We take care of all the documentation requirements including packaging regulations and test summary reports to ensure stress-free shipping. As experts in shipping dangerous goods, we have created a visual shipping guide for lithium batteries to support shippers when preparing their shipments for transport.

02/27/2020

GUIDE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION

If you are involved in the handling, packing or transporting of hazardous materials, you may already know that several regulations must be followed to ensure safety. As a shipper, you must start by classifying the hazardous materials correctly. This will determine the right type of packaging and labeling to ensure the shipment has been prepared for safe transportation. In an emergency situation during transport, the first responders will also be aware of the hazards related to the shipment if ever there is a spill or a leak of hazardous materials. As Hazmat shipping experts, EZ-Ship Sofwares inc. understands how important it is to classify these hazardous materials and how to comply with regulations before shipping your products. We have prepared this hazardous materials classification guide to help you classify your materials.

As defined in 49 CFR 172.101 and 172, there are nine different classes of hazardous materials. From explosives to oxidizing substances to infectious substances, we’ll break it down for your understanding.

Class 1: Explosives
Any hazardous material that may detonate or conflagrate due to chemical reactions is classified as explosives. For instance, ammunition, airbag inflators and fireworks fall under this category.

Class 2: Gases
Any hazardous substances that may have a v***r pressure of 300 kPa or greater at 50 degrees Celsius fall into this category. They are also popularly known as class 2 hazardous materials and have three sub-divisions. Aerosols, compressed cases, fire extinguishers, and propane are some examples of hazardous gases.

Class 3: Flammable Liquids
Substances have a flashpoint of 60 degrees Celsius or lower (closed cup) are considered to be flammable liquids. Some of the most common flammable liquids, adhesives, paints, alcohol and gasoline.

Class 4: Flammable Solids
Readily combustible hazardous materials or self-reactive substances that undergo strong exothermic reactions are classified under flammable solids. There are three key subdivisions under this category too. Some of the most common flammable solids include materials like matches, sodium batteries and activated carbon. There is also a division for water-reactive substances.

Class 5: Oxidizing Substances, Organic Peroxides
Substances that have the capability to cause combustion as a part of a chemical reaction by yielding oxygen are called oxidizers. Organic peroxides are substances in which the organic radicals have replaced one or more of the hydrogen atoms in the overall chemical structure. Nitrates and ammonium nitrate fertilizers are two of the most common substances that fall under class 5.

Class 6: Toxic Substances and Infectious Substances
Any substance that is capable of causing harm to your health when inhaled, swallowed or when it comes in contact with skin is considered to be toxic. As for infectious substances, these include any microorganisms like virus and bacteria that can cause death or disease among living beings.

Class 7: Radioactive Material
Hazardous materials that have the capability to emit ionizing radiation that is dangerous to mankind is considered to be classified as radioactive materials. For instance, medical isotopes, density gauges, and depleted uranium fall under this classification.

Class 8: Corrosives
Substances which, by chemical action, will cause irreversible skin damage, or in the case of a leak will materially damage the packaging or means of transport. They can be extremely dangerous if they leak during transportation or otherwise. Batteries filled with acid or alkali, acids, acid solutions, caustic substances are some of the most commonly transported corrosives.

Class 9: Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials
Any hazardous materials or substances that are not classified under any of the above mentioned 8 classes are considered miscellaneous hazardous materials. The most common articles that falls under this category are lithium-ion batteries, vehicles, and first-aid kits.

All of the hazardous substances and materials are dangerous and have strict safety regulations that must be complied with while in storage and in transport. After being classified correctly, it is imperative to have them properly packaged, marked, labeled and placarded to be a safe Hazmat shipment. As experts in shipping hazardous materials, EZ-Ship has developed a visual guide that will help you with this process. Don’t forget to bookmark this handy hazardous material classification guide for all future references.

02/19/2020

WHAT IS A SHIPPER'S DECLARATION FOR DANGEROUS GOODS?

Transport documents that are compliant to rules and regulations are an imperative part of shipping dangerous goods. Shipper's declaration form is to provide critical information to the transport operator in a certain format that is recognized industry wide. In accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), packaging and labeling are two crucial criteria to be fulfilled by the consignor in order to ship dangerous goods.

Shipper's declaration form for dangerous goods includes information like space for air eligibility and certification documentation. It also includes 24-hour emergency response phone number of the consignor, if any problem occurs during transit.

Information required on the shipper's declaration form
The declaration form requires extensive information about the dangerous goods that are being shipped. EZ-Ship is a compliance checking software that can guide you through every step. Following are some of the information that is required on the form:

Shipper: Name and address of the shipper

Air Waybill Number: Here you'll have to mention the Air Waybill number that corresponds to the shipper's declaration form. Air Waybill is a shipping document for goods by air. If the shipper doesn't have at the time of filling the form, you could request the shipper’s agent or airline to complete it.

Number of pages: The total number of pages

Shipper’s Reference Number: This is an optional field wherein you could enter the shipper's organization reference number if any.

Consignee: Name and address of the consignee

Transport Details: This field is for the shipper to declare any aircraft limitations pertaining to the hazardous products that are being carried. Some dangerous goods have specific limitations when it comes to passenger and cargo aircraft transportation.

Airport of Departure: As the name suggests, the field requires
the full name of the airport or city of departure.

Airport of Destination: Here you have to mention the city of destination and the three-letter airport code doesn't suffice.

Shipment Type: This field is for you to declare if the products are non-radioactive vs radioactive

Nature and quantity of dangerous goods: This section details out the shipping name of the hazardous substance that is being shipped, the quantity, classification, and any packaging instruction to be included.

How can EZ-Ship help with the shipper's declaration form?
As one of the easiest DG software, EZ-Ship will assist you with everything you need for shipping dangerous goods. Shipper's declaration form for dangerous goods requires extensive and accurate information. Depending on the frequency of shipment, the task of documentation and inventory management can get tedious. Some of the key benefits of using EZ-Ship software are:
• Increased quality of data
• Transparency and traceability
• The number of errors and delays get reduced drastically
• Keep up to date on regulations and avoid fines as well as return shipments
• Improved productivity of your team
• Compliant to all the IATA rules

As industry experts, we have put together visual guides to eliminate errors that can cost your business a fortune. Bring efficiency in shipping dangerous goods, ask us for more information and our team will assist you to get you started.

02/12/2020

HOW TO SHIP LITHIUM BATTERIES? (By Sea/Sea Freight, by Air, by Road)

Much like gasoline, propane, and sulfuric acid, lithium-ion batteries are equally dangerous to ship. There are a lot of unresolved airplanes incidents that possibly were caused due to lithium batteries being transported. Although, during the manufacturing process, lithium-ion batteries are put through rigorous testing. There are several factors to consider while shipping lithium batteries by sea or by air. You can't just have them packed away in a box to be shipped.

Risks of shipping lithium batteries:
As a sender of lithium battery, one of the listed dangerous goods, you are responsible for safe shipment. Finding the right way of shipping lithium batteries by sea and air can be a complicated one as they are extremely sensitive to damage. One of the key risks pertaining to shipping lithium batteries is that, if the battery starts leaking, toxic gases could escape or may even lead to an explosion of the product. An ignited battery in such an instance could be the reason for an air or sea accident. Safety measures have to be taken to prevent any short-circuits or activation of lithium batteries while being transported. For every different type of lithium battery, the labeling, shipping, packaging and documentation requirement may vary. But the fact of the matter will remain that all lithium batteries, regardless of the capacity are considered to be a dangerous good.

Shipping regulations of lithium batteries
As per the UN recommendations, lithium batteries are qualified as dangerous goods due to the potential fire hazard it may cause. They must be correctly packaged and identified as per the rules and regulations for shipping. Whether they are to be shipped individually or along with the product, they must be labeled with the existing Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods hazard label or the new Class 9 Lithium Battery hazard label. They must be packaged in non-conductive inner packaging.

Packaging regulations for air freight
Here are some of the key packaging regulations that you must keep in mind while using air freight for the shipment of your batteries. Firstly, note that lithium-ion batteries not in equipment must be transported in a state of charge (SoC) at or below 30% of their rated design capacity. It must have the necessary approval of the State of Origin and the State of the Operator too. If the lithium batteries transported are of different capacities, ensure to keep them seperate. As per the strict instructions from IATA, you must follow the packing instructions 965 complying to labeling requirements, that has 'Lithium-ion batteries in compliance with Section II of PI965'.
As a consignor, you must ensure that the batteries are labeled with all the mandatory information including the UN number, net weight, transport category, the shipper and consignee’s address.

Packaging regulations for road and sea freight
There's a weight restriction of 333 kilograms per transport unit applies for road freight. And as mentioned above, lithium batteries must comply with the right labeling requirements. Apart from all the rules and regulations, it's imperative to have a declaration/shipping paper to accompany the packages.
EZ-Ship makes shipping lithium batteries an easy task with their detailed visual shipping guide. Contact us for more guidance a help on shipping dangerous goods efficiently.

02/05/2020

COMPLETE THE DANGEROUS GOODS SHIPPING DOCUMENT

Transportation of dangerous goods must be done with the utmost care and following all the government regulations. Dangerous goods are defined as materials, substances, and articles that are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment. Every product must be packaged and labeler according to regulations. They are not always obvious. There are nine prominent classifications of dangerous goods that include:
• Explosives
• Gases
• Flammable liquids
• Class 4: Flammable solids, spontaneous combustibles, and “dangerous when wet” materials
• Oxidizers
• Toxic or infectious substances
• Radioactive materials
• Corrosives
• Miscellaneous items like Dry ice, internal combustion engines, etc.

Many of these categories have sub-classification based on several other factors like temperature sensitivity, toxicity, and flammability. These dangerous goods must be shipped with proper documentation.

How to Complete the Dangerous Goods Shipping Document?
There are some documents that identify what are the dangerous goods that are being transported. In most cases, there will be absolutely no exemption when it comes to dangerous goods and it is the consignor’s responsibility to have it submitted according to the regulations. The dangerous goods shipping documents summarize the required information about dangerous goods. Let's look at some of the key information that are required in the shipping documents:
• Name + Address of Consignor
• Date of shipping document
• UN Number
• Shipping Name
• Primary Class
• Packing Group
• Quantity
• Number of Small MOC requiring labels
• 24-Hour Number
• Consignor’s Certification

As a consignee, you may also be asked for information including compatibility group, Fumigation Unit Information, packing group. Apart from the Dangerous Goods Shipping Document, there are additional requirements. Another imperative document that is required for shipping dangerous goods is the consignor’s certification. The content of this document must include a detailed description of the products being shipped. It also must be described with correct classification and packaging information. The content of the consignment must have all the necessary safety marks.

You must also provide the correct quantities and location of all dangerous goods including container number, net explosive quantities and any subsidiary risk that may be required. A complete declaration of the goods shipped along with container packing certificates may also be requested. We found this interesting article by FedEx on everything you need to know about shipping dangerous goods.

Why EZ-Ship?
EZ-ship Software Inc. is a popular tool to help bring efficiency in shipping dangerous goods safely and stress-free. With all the different aspects of business, documentation and shipping should be the least of your concern. From preparing fully compliant paperwork to assisting your team with a visual shipping guide, we will be the most dependable partner to help you with transportation. Without a reliable transportation partner, it is the responsibility of the consignor to have all the documents filled and submitted. We understand preparing all these documents as per the ever-changing rules and regulations is probably going to take up the better part of your daily task. With EZ-ship, you can almost start shipping dangerous goods immediately by complying with the latest rules and regulations. Contact us for details and get started in a jiffy.

08/29/2019

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Shipping dangerous goods doesn’t have to be complicated! With EZ-Ship, creating fully compliant paperwork required to ship dangerous goods is a breeze!

08/23/2019

Our partners at Logistic Complex are the experts in packing and shipping Dangerous Goods, On the road, they need a reliable software no matter the situation/location. We are proud to say that EZ-Ship Softwares we are the experts when it comes to Declaration documents no matter the method of shipment (Air, Sea, Ground) our documents are friendly to all carriers and pre-approved by FedEx DG ready. Thank you for your trust guys!!

Nos partenaires chez Logistic Complex sont les experts de l'emballage des produits dangeureux, ils offrent un service clé en main donc ont besoin d'un logiciel à la hauteur peu importe si le colis voyagera par avion, mer ou terre. notre logiciel est approuvé par tout les cie de livraisons et partenaire officiel de FedEx DG ready aux USA. nous sommes fiers de dire que nous sommes chez EZ-Ship Softwares les experts en ce qui concerne les déclarations de produits dangeureux. Merci de votre confiance messieurs!!