IN INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING USING OCEAN FREIGHT SERVICES

In dealing with an international SHIPPING COMPANY (ocean freight freight forwarder, NVOCC), at a time of requesting a quotation on an ocean freight shipment containing Dangerous Goods, in addition to general cargo description always provide at least:

• UN#
• IMO Class
• Flash point
• Packing group

It is a good idea to prepare a HAZARDOUS CARGO REQUEST in advance and submit it along with your import or export quote/booking request.

Here is a sample of HAZARDOUS CARGO REQUEST form:

Shipper’s Name Address and Phone Number: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Tel:VESSEL/VOYAGE: ______________________ S/S BOOKING NUMBER: _________________ NVO BOOKING NUMBER: _________________ LOAD PORT: ___________________________ DISCHARGE PORT: _____________________ CONTAINER NUMBER: ___________________ TYPE AND NUMBER OF CONTAINER: ________Proper Shipping Name: ____________________________________________Technical Name: __________________________________________________IMO CLASS/DIVISION: ________________ UN NUMBER: __________________PACKAGING GROUP: __________________ PLACARDS: ___________________FLASHPOINT IN CELSIUS CC: ______ ERG NO: ______ QUANTITY: __________PKGS: ___________ TYPE: ___________ WGT (KG): _________ CFT: ________24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER: ____________________ CONTACT: _________THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MATERIALS ARE PROPERLY CLASSIFIED, DESCRIBED, PACKAGED, MARKED AND LABELED AND ARE IN PROPER CONDITION FOR TRANSPORTATION ACCORDING TO THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY CONTACT _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and accurately described above by the correct technical name(s) (proper shipping name(s)), and are classified, packaged, marked and labeled/placarded, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to applicable international and national governmental regulations.Shipper’s Signature/Date ______________________________________________ ** Must be legibly signed manually, by typewriter, or other mechanical means **IT IS DECLARED THAT THE PACKING OF THE CONTAINER HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF 12.3.7 OF SECTION 12 OF THE GENERAL INTRODUCTION OF THE IMDG CODE.