CARGO HANDLING
Dangerous/Special or Classified Goods’ are materials or items with hazardous properties which, if not properly controlled, present a potential hazard or threat to human health and carrier safety, infrastructure and/ or their means of transport.
The transportation of dangerous goods is controlled and governed by a variety of different regulatory regimes, operating at both the national and international levels. Prominent regulatory frameworks for the transportation of dangerous goods include the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, ICAO’s Technical Instructions, IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations and the IMO’s International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Collectively, these regulatory regimes mandate the means by which dangerous goods are to be handled, packaged, labelled and transported.
Regulatory frameworks incorporate comprehensive classification systems of hazards to provide a taxonomy of dangerous goods. Classification of dangerous goods is broken down into nine classes according to the type of danger materials or items present;
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High Value Commodities (gold/silver bullion & precious gems)
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Explosive materials
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Gases
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Flammable Liquids
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Flammable Solids
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Oxidizing Substances
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Toxic & Infectious Substances
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Radioactive Material
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Corrosives
The multitude of dangerous goods regimes across the world and the complexity of dangerous goods classifications and regulations render compliance a particularly difficult task. Most often, High Value Commodity transportation can pose serious security threat to it's carrier and transportation means thereby endangering human life and strict precautionary measures must be taken to ensure safe delivery. However as a logistics company specialised in dangerous goods, we are well placed to deliver tailored solutions to all customer’s dangerous goods needs. We are proficient in all nine classes of dangerous goods providing a range of services including packaging, packing, labelling, freight forwarding and training.
Commonly Transported High Value Commodities
Mineral Ores, Bullion; Gold, Silver, Platinium, other high Value Base Metals, Gems, Diamonds, Rubies, Quartz, Sapphire, etc or in Jewelry form
Commonly Transported Spontaneous Combustibles;
Alkali metals, Metal powders, Aluminium phosphide, Sodium batteries, Sodium cells,​ Calcium Carbide, Camphor, Carbon, Cerium, Copra, Oily fibres, Ferrocerium, Metaldehyde, Naphthalene, Nitrocellulose.
Commonly Transported Explosives
Fireworks/pyrotechnics, Flares, Blasting caps / detonators, Fuse, Air bag inflators, Igniters
Commonly Transported Gases
Aerosols, Hydrocarbon gas-powered devices, Fire extinguishers, Gas cartridges, Fertilizer ammoniating solution, Insecticide gases, Refrigerant gases, Lighters, Acetylene / Oxyacetylene, Carbon dioxide, Oxygen / oxygen compounds, Nitrogen / nitrogen compounds, Propane
Commonly Transported Flammable Liquids
Acetone / acetone oils, Adhesives, Paints / lacquers / varnishes, Alcohols, Perfumery products, Gasoline / Petrol, Diesel fuel, Aviation fuel, Coal tar / coal tar distillates, Heating oil, Kerosene, Resins
Commonly Transported Oxidizers
Chemical oxygen generators, Ammonium nitrate fertilizers, Chlorates, Nitrates, Ammonium dichromate, Calcium hypochlorite
Commonly Transported Radioactive Material
Radioactive ores, Medical isotopes, Yellowcake, Density gauges, Mixed fission products
Commonly Transported Corrosives
Acids/acid solutions, Batteries, Battery fluid, Fuel cell cartridges, Dyes, Fire extinguisher charges, Formaldehyde, Flux, Paints
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CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE
When ordering our services, you, our customer assumes the position of “Shipper” (Receiver or Sender), and agrees on behalf of everyone within your party with an interest in the Shipment, that these Terms and Conditions shall apply from the time that we accept the Shipment to the time we make delivery unless otherwise stated in written form by our Operations Manager.
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Delivery means when we have transported the Shipment from its location to anywhere the goods is meant to be transported as agreed either by air, road, sea or otherwise and handed it over to the intended recipient whether a customs broker or assigned representative as agreed while effecting booking or as otherwise specified by Shipper.
“Shipment” means all documents, parcels, cargoes whether palatalized or otherwise that travel under our waybill and which may be carried by any means we deem fit and secure, including air, road or any other carrier or otherwise agreed between us and the Shipper.
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“Waybill” shall include any label produced by our automated system, air-waybill, or consignment note and incorporates these Terms and Conditions on its reverse side. (Please read below for further information).
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We may perform any of the following activities on Shipper’s behalf in order to provide its services to Shipper:
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(1) complete any documents, amend product or service codes required under applicable laws and regulations,
(2) act as Shipper’s forwarding agent for customs and export control purposes and as Receiver solely for the purpose of designating a customs broker to perform customs clearance and entry and
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(3) redirect the Shipment to Receiver’s import broker or other address upon request by any person whom we deem as authorized.
Shipper agrees that its Shipment is acceptable for transportation and is deemed unacceptable if:
• it is classified as hazardous material, dangerous goods, prohibited or restricted articles by International Air Transport Association, International Civil Aviation Organisation, ECOWAS, customs, any applicable government department or other relevant organisation;
• no customs declaration is made when required by applicable customs regulations;
• it contains counterfeit goods, animals, bullion, currency, banderols/tax stickers, bearer form negotiable instruments, precious metals and stones; real or imitation firearms, parts thereof, weapons, explosives and ammunition; human remains, pornography or illegal narcotics/drugs),
• it contains any other item which we decide cannot be carried safely or legally, or
• Its packaging is defective or inadequate.
​INSURANCE
Every Shipment is transported on a limited liability basis based on our Goods in Transit policy. If Shipper requires greater protection, then insurance may be arranged at an additional cost.
Shipment insurance does not cover damages caused by delay.
We can arrange further insurance for Shipper covering the actual cash value in respect of loss of or physical damage to the Shipment upon Shipeper's request and payment of the applicable premium.
