Intro to Hazmat Shipping

At PNG Logistics, we do not ship perishable goods; however, we do provide hazmat shipping solutions. We route hazmat shipments such as fertilizer, paint, batteries, and various chemical solutions. As with any area of logistics, hazmat shipments come with their own set of classifications.

Hazmat classification deals with UN Numbers. Listed below is a quick overview of this classification system:

Class 1: Explosives

• 1.1: Mass Explosion Hazard
• 1.2: Projection Hazard
• 1.3: Fire Hazard and either Minor Blast Hazard or Minor Projection Hazard
• 1.4: Minor Explosion Hazard
• 1.5: Insensitive Explosives with Mass Explosion Hazard
• 1.6: Insensitive Explosives without Mass Explosion Hazard

Class 2: Compressed Gasses

• 2.1: Flammable Gas
• 2.2: Non-Flammable, Non-Poisonous Gas
• 2.3: Poisonous Gas

Class 3: Flammable Liquids

Class 4: Flammable Solids

• 4.1: Flammable Solid
• 4.2: Spontaneously Combustible
• 4.3: Dangerous when Wet

Class 5: Oxidizers

• 5.1: Oxidizers
• 5.2: Organic Peroxide

Class 6: Poisons

Class 7: Radioactive Materials

Class 8: Corrosive Liquids

Class 9: Miscellaneous

There are a few other things to keep in mind when doing hazmat shipping. Hazmat freight requires specially licensed truck drivers. If you do not classify your hazmat freight as such, you will face delays and extra fees while waiting for an available driver since it was not in the original plan. This means that if you only have one skid out of twenty that is hazmat, we still need to know about that one skid up front so that we can plan a personalized route accordingly. Also, hazmat shipping is considered an accessorial charge similar to residential or lift gate services, which means that our usual affordable rates still apply.

There are many details that go into classification of hazmat shipments so if you have questions or concerns while filling out paperwork, do not hesitate to contact us at (877) 764-9441 or visit us online at www.PNGLC.com

Have international shipments? We can help with those as well! Head to PNG Worldwide for more information.