I'm Tanaka from Overseas Sales Department of Hanshin Neji Co., Ltd. Stationing in Japan, I am in charge of overseas customers. Do you have any trouble with air transportation from Japan to procure a small amount of Japanese-made adhesives, sealants, spray cans, etc.?
Paints, adhesives, spray cans, etc., which are in high demand in Thailand, are classified as "dangerous goods" and may lead to unexpected accidents and penalties if they are not transported by proper procedures. This time, we would like to introduce what Hanshin Neji can support for air transportation of dangerous goods from Japan to Thailand.
Spray cans, adhesives, paints, etc. ...
In fact, there are many classifications of "dangerous goods" even if they are quite familiar.
Air transportation of dangerous goods must be carried out in accordance with international rules. Dangerous goods are roughly classified into 9 classes.
＜List of substances that can be transported by air with Hanshin Neji＞
| Class 1 | Gun powder Goods and substances that do not pose a significant risk ※There are various conditions and confirmation of the contents is needed |
|---|---|
| Class 2 | Gas type 1. Flammable gas 2. Non-flammable, non-toxic gas |
| Class 3 | Flammable liquids |
| Class 4 | Flammable substances 1. Flammable solids, self-reactive substances, polymerized substances and desensitized explosives 2. Substances with pyrophoricity 3. Substances that generate flammable gas when in contact with water |
| Class 5 | Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides 1. Acidifying substances 2. Organic peroxides |
| Class 6 | Poisonous substances 1. Poisonous substances 2. Substances that easily transfer disease poison |
| Class 8 | Corrosive substances |
| Class 9 | Other toxic substances |
It is necessary to check SDS (Safety Data Sheet) published by each manufacturer to determine which category each product belongs to
Spray cans, which are in high demand for air transportation, often fall under the category of "aerosols" contained in the second category of gases. In the classification table, it corresponds to 2-1, Flammable gas.
At Hanshin Neji, we provide appropriate service by qualified person to support air transportation of dangerous goods
Dangerous goods are numbered with a UN number, which starts with UN, and it is necessary to specify an appropriate UN (United Nations) container for each transported item, create a packaging label, and submit various documents such as a dangerous goods declaration form.
▲ Sample of UN (United Nations) packaging container
Above all, an international qualification called "IATA DIPLOMA" is required to perform such procedures. On behalf of Hanshin Neji, I, from Overseas Sales Department, obtain such qualification, and I am now able to carry out procedures for transporting dangerous goods in-house. For transportation to Thailand, we will transport goods from Hanshin Neji in Japan to a Hanshin Neji (Thailand) and deliver them to the customers.
▲ Certificate of international qualification 『IATA DIPLOMA』
Even if it is called "dangerous goods", there are various points to check such as product type and classification, packing availability and required documents. For inexperienced person, it may difficult to judge whether it is a dangerous substance, therefore if you have any questions, please contact Hanshin Neji. First of all, we will investigate whether it is dangerous goods and make the best proposal for the customer including cost and delivery date.
