Dangerous goods blog
Dangerous goods label basics
When you deal with shipments of dangerous goods there are many aspects to consider. One must surely use the right packaging, but also explicit the danger of the goods contained through the use of...
How and where to apply dangerous goods marks and labels?
One must follow very precise rules to label and correctly mark packages for the shipment of dangerous goods: using the right labels and marks applied randomly is equal to a lack of labelling.
It is...
How to choose the right 4GV
4GV packaging has made shipping dangerous goods easier for shippers with a variety of inner receptacles they need to transport and that cannot be standardized, and who therefore cannot make a...
How to pack dangerous goods with UN-Certified 4GV fibreboard boxes
Light, versatile, and easy to use. UN-certified 4GV boxes are suitable to ship any kind of object or inner packaging containing solid or liquid materials belonging to packing group I, II, or III.
...
300x120 mm orange panel and ADR transport, when can it be sanctioned?
Safe and compliant shipments of dangerous goods come from the combination of deep knowledge of the legislation in this field, and the skill to apply these rules in daily practice. Whatever your role...
Shipping cartridges and ammunition: a short guide.
The transport of dangerous goods is a complicated and risky business, that is why there are international norms that rule it in a very detailed way. These norms and regulations are developed according
Road transport ADR: Italian driving restrictions calendar 2019
The Italian Ministry of Infrastructures and Transport has published, as every year, the calendar of no entry to heavy goods vehicles, outside the residential zones, for the year 2019.
The limitations...
The truth about hazard labels: the offer from Serpac
It happens in everyday life to everyone of us: when we are traveling by car, plane, train or ship, we often see other vehicles that carry markings and labels in multiple colors and diverse graphic...
Why trusting an expert on dangerous goods labels
When dealing with the transport of dangerous goods, there is nothing more important than protecting the health of those who transport them. Having to deal with flammable liquids, corrosive or toxic...
The importance of choosing the right material when labeling dangerous goods
Laws and norms that regulate the use of material for dangerous goods transports are quite different from the ones concerning packaging material used to ship consumer commodities, editorials or...
How Serpac supports you in choosing the correct labels for your dangerous goods
People from the same line of work know perfectly, how important it is to apply the right kind of dangerous goods labels on packaging, containers or vehicles in which they are being transported.
The...
4 best practices when handling and transporting dangerous goods
When handling hazardous goods, one must pay attention to multiple aspects: the storage and preservation, the preparation of the goods for transport, the choice of suitable packaging, labeling and...