Dangerous Goods and Hazmat Shipping
DGM California partners with major logistics companies, freight forwarders, trucking companies (LTL and FTL), airlines (PAX and CAO) and vessel lines (LCL and FCL) to handle your Dangerous and Hazardous goods as well as unregulated goods shipping within the US and internationally
Shipping encompasses a complex network involving exporters and importers, freight forwarders, carriers, customs authorities, and regulatory bodies. DG shipping has additional requirements above and beyond this complexity. Shipments are required by law to be handled by qualified personnel experienced & certified by DOT, IATA and IMO. Logistics firms such as UPS, FedEx and DHL require special software to be used before they will accept a hazardous or dangerous goods shipment. All truck lines, airlines and vessel line operators require the shipper to be pre-authorized or pre-approved before they accept dangerous goods shipments and to provide all the paperwork and placards, along with the cargo.
We are pre-authorized and have negotiated deeply discounted rates with all carriers to be able to transport all your hazmat and regular products quickly and safely. We can ship nationally within the United States as well as internationally. We ship ground via Less-than-Truck-Load (LTL), Full Truck Load (FTL); air via Passenger Airlines and Cargo Airlines; and Ocean via Less-than-Container Load (LCL) and Full Container Load (FCL).
We specialize in preparing your shipment including export and import regulations and filings:
- Commercial Invoices
- Packing List
- Certificate Of Origin
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Shipper's Letter Of Instruction
- Schedule B & HS Classification
- AES and ISF filings
- Customs Bonds
- Export Administration Regulations (EAR) compliance
Air shipment
Air freight cargo plays a pivotal role in facilitating international trade and connecting distant markets. Its rapid transit times enable businesses to meet tight deadlines, reduce inventory carrying costs, and capitalize on market opportunities. Cargo is packaged, labeled, and prepared for shipment according to stringent regulations and industry standards. Once airborne, cargo is subject to rigorous monitoring to ensure its safety and integrity. DGM California can use its wide network of carriers to transport your DG cargo efficiently, safely and in full compliance of all regulations. From shipping via small package service from FedEx, UPS and DHL to shipping large drums and boxes on pallets via freight service via all major passenger airlines and cargo airlines, we can do it all.
Ocean shipment
Ocean freight cargo movement stands as a cornerstone of global trade, carrying the bulk of international commerce across vast distances. Deploying massive container ships, the maritime industry facilitates the movement of goods on a scale unparalleled by any other mode of transportation. Goods are packed into standardized shipping containers (20’ Standard Dry, 40’ Standard Dry, 40’ High Cube, etc), ensuring efficient handling and secure transit. While congestion at ports and vessel delays causing increased dwell time can disrupt supply chains and inflate logistics costs, DGM California has experience moving hundreds of containers (both import and export) and close tie-ups with the Dangerous Goods departments of all major vessel lines to facilitate approvals, cargo acceptance, pickups, ingating, loading, discharge and intermodal transport.
Ground shipment
Ground shipment through common carriers like FedEx Ground and UPS and Less Than Truckload (LTL) freight movement through nationwide chain of trucking companies is a critical thread for Lithium batteries shipping, weaving together the diverse needs of businesses with its flexibility and efficiency. Ground shipment option allows delivery of Lithium battery products less than 66 lbs to individual retail customers and businesses alike. LTL freight movement caters to businesses of all sizes, offering a cost-effective solution for transporting smaller shipments while leveraging the efficiency of shared transportation resources.
DGM California is well versed with preparing FedEx Ground shipments (along with the mandatory OP-900 and Op-950 forms) and UPS Ground hazmat labels. We can integrate with third party ordering software to prepare labels automatically and print out the relevant hazardous paperwork. We are pre-authorized with FedEx Ground, UPS Ground and LTL carriers such as R&L Carriers, SAIA, RoadRunner, Old Dominion Line, ABF freight and can also arrange FTL Dedicated trucks for large shipments.
