Chemicals are really important for every industry as they serve as raw material for various products. Without these chemicals, it can really be difficult for the industries to manufacture the products but some chemicals are really hazardous and they require expert and safe shipping procedure for transportation due to the inherent danger and potential impact on health, safety, security and the environment. Chemical shipping companies therefore ensure that all the chemicals are safely and effectively transported over long distances preventing any form of pollution. As the chemicals are harmful and poisonous in nature hence they are transported using dedicated chemical containers, tankers or vessels that can easily carry huge amount of these chemicals in the required temperature so that it can be transported just in the same form as when the assortment was loaded. The task of these shipping companies is to ensure that all the safety regulations and shipping standards are successfully met to avoid any contamination of the cargo at any cost. These shipping companies are however well managed by industry professionals and chemical analysts who are knowledgeable and experienced and make use of specialized equipment in precise combinations to attain the desired reaction. It is the duty of these companies to ensure that the hazardous load is being handled by the shippers who are professionally trained, certified and equipped with all the requisites.
These shipping companies adhere to all the procedures mentioned in the Hazmat so that the substance or material doesn’t affect the safety of the public, handlers and carriers during the transportation. All the hazardous chemicals are therefore classified based on the table in 9 classes which are explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers and organic peroxides, toxic materials, radioactive material, corrosive material and miscellaneous. It is the duty of the companies to check whether the chemicals to be transported or offered for the shipment are listed in the Hazmat table to prevent any unreasonable risk to health, safety and property when transported in commerce. The mode of transportation restrictions and conditions should be properly indicated using symbols. The class and division of the chemical should properly be mentioned along with the packing group, labels, and special provisions if any. If the material is listed in the Hazmat table and doesn’t fit any available exceptions then it must be shipped in compliance with the small quantity exceptions. Safety should always be given utmost priority and thus fire suppression systems should be fitted on the chemical tankers which are compatible with all the types of chemicals stored in the facility.
It is the responsibility of the shipping firm to transport the chemical safely on time and at the best available price and thus the firms need to take several precautions so that the chemicals are transported without any risk to health and safety and without any contamination. Chemical shipment is generally carried in tankers which have been specifically designed to transport the chemicals in bulk and are thus coated with phenolic epoxy or zinc paint or made from stainless steel based upon the type of chemical to be carried. However modern chemical tankers are technologically advanced and are fitted with all the safety equipment which can prevent any damage to life and the cargo as well. These chemical transportation firms need to follow the regulations and procedures for shipping the hazardous chemicals. Though there are a number of such firms available which can readily offer the transportation of chemicals but it is important to check whether the firms are reliable or not and their experience in the field of shipping. Long term relationship with ship owners combined with extensive experience in cargo trading assists in bringing down the shipping rates which can eventually reduce the price of the cargo as well.
