Posts about Labels
Dangerous goods placards? You can find them in all sorts (and designs)
We have already raised the topic before in our blog: the field where the application of norms goes the furthest from regulations for the shipment of dangerous goods by road ADR, by railroad RID, by...
CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY (CAO): A GUIDE TO COMPLIANT LABELLING
If you ship dangerous goods by air ICAO-TI / IATA, you might have already noticed the “CAO” (Cargo Aircraft Only) label among the most used labels on purpose for this transport modality.
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Sea transport of dangerous goods: all about labels and packaging
Shipping by sea can be dangerous and difficult, and it can be even more so if you ship dangerous goods. Risks are related to the possible breakdowns or accidents, but also overturning of packages or...
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...
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 and where to apply ADR labels when transporting dangerous goods by road
One of the elements when preparing the transport of dangerous goods is certainly the correct use of labeling. Labeling is the most effective way to indicate not only the content of a package, but...
Dangerous Goods labels: how to find one’s way around ADR hazard classes
When traveling by road, in the city, suburbs or on highways, one can encounter vehicles that are equipped with signs of different colors and symbols on the sides or on the back. Those signs almost...
Transport of dangerous goods by sea: the labeling guide
Alessandro Baricco once wrote: the sea captures, the sea murders, moves, scares and makes you laugh, sometimes it disappears or dresses up as lake, or rises to a storm, swallows ships, brings you...
Labels for dangerous goods: 3 good reasons to choose Serpac
When someone gets a flight, using a dilapidated suitcase to transport their personal belongings would be a gamble. The degree of risk is even higher should a fragile package travel with a label that...
Custom labels for dangerous goods: Serpac’s advantages
When shipping high-risk materials, it may be useful to use customized labels for dangerous goods.
These must firstcomply withallADR, RID, ADN, IMDG and ICAO-IATA regulations(abbreviations...