Iata Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual 2012

Transport and distribution for international trade. Introduction. Transport and distribution are key considerations when planning for international trade. Choosing the right mode of transport is essential to ensure your import or export operation is efficient and cost effective. There are four ways of importing and exporting road, rail, air and sea although you may need to use more than one type of transport. When making your choices, you will also need to decide whether to handle logistics by yourself, or outsource the work to a freight forwarder. This guide examines each mode of transport and provides an overview of the issues you must address. It covers how to deal with customs, identifies which regulations must be complied with and explains how to manage a freight forwarder. Bayer Garden SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation EC No. HOUR WEEDKILLER 18 Version 1 GB Revision Date 17. Print Date 15. WHOHSEGCR2015. Guidance on regulations for the. Transport of Infectious Substances 20152016. Applicable as from 1 January 2015. This guide explains the basics of international trade and distribution. For more detailed information see the guide on moving your goods. Assessing your transport needs for international trade. Your choices for international transport and distribution include road, rail, air and sea. Various factors will influence your decision on which type of transport to use including your business requirements, the destination country, and the type of goods you are importing or exporting. Ask yourself the following questions What do you want to distribute Size and weight will affect the cost. How quickly does the product need to reach its destination This will affect which type of delivery service you use and the cost sending goods by air is quicker but significantly more expensive than by sea. How would transport costs impact on your overheads Where do the goods need to goFor example, Europe has a large rail and inland waterway network, but you may encounter problems if the destination is especially remote. How valuable are the goods Get quotes from insurance brokers before deciding on the appropriate insurance level. Do your customers have any special requirements Consider all the methods of transport available. You should aim to balance service quality, cost, organisation and time. You will often use more than one mode of transport. Perishable-Cargo-Regulations-PCR-English-Manual-15th-Edition.jpg' alt='Iata Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual 2012' title='Iata Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual 2012' />How your type of goods may influence your decision. Match the transport mode with the goods youre moving. For example, if you import fresh fruit or other perishable items, speed is important. Transport by ship or road may not be quick enough. Another issue is whether or not your goods need to be kept refrigerated during transport. If you are transporting animals, you must follow specific rules and regulations. Find out about transporting animals on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Defra website and see the guide on customs clearance for animals and animal products. Other regulations or special requirements may also influence your transport choice. For instance, if the goods you are transporting are classified as dangerous, you must comply with special rules. Find guidance on transporting dangerous goods on the Health Safety Executive HSE website. Also see the guide on moving dangerous goods. You can also find details on certification of packaging and intermediate bulk containers for transporting dangerous goods on the Vehicle Certification Agency website. You could use a freight forwarder to manage logistical issues for you. See the guide on choosing and managing a freight forwarder and see the guide on using brokers and forwarders. Using road transport for international trade. Road transport can be the most flexible option for your international business, especially within the EU. The motorway network is good and crossing national borders is usually quick and efficient. Other advantages relatively low costextensive road networks scheduled delivery days and next day delivery services are a viable optionyou can schedule transport to suit you and you can track the location of goodsconsignments can be secure and private. But there are also risks for road transport long distances overland can take more timethere can be traffic delays and breakdownsthere is the risk of goods being damaged, especially over long distancestoll charges are high in some countriessome countries have different road and traffic regulations. You can either use your own vehicles, or a carrier. If you operate your own vehicles, you will need to consider licences, fuel costs, regulations, driver training and tax. Different types of carrier, include Consider your requirements carefully before making your choice. For more information, see the guide on moving goods by road. Goods in transit insurance can protect you if goods are lost or damaged when transported. Road haulage falls under the Convention des Marchandises Routiers CMR which sets out conditions for transporting goods by road. This gives basic cover, but its advisable to take out extra insurance. See the guides on insurance for international trade and transport insurance. The international transport of dangerous goods by road is subject to international legislation, in particular the European Agreement on the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road ADR. Drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods must hold an ADR training certificate in handling dangerous goods. All commercial vehicles that carry dangerous goods must pass the ADR test, with some also having to be built to special standards. You can find information about inspections, test and the required documentation on the Department for Transport DFT website. The following classes of goods are defined as dangerous corrosive substancesexplosive substances and articlesflammable liquids and solidsgasesoxidizing substancesradioactive substancestoxic substances. You can find guidance, legislation and other resources on the carriage of dangerous goods by road on the Department for Transport Df. T website. View the Carriage of Dangerous Goods manual on the HSE website. Also, see the guide on moving dangerous goods. Using sea transport for international trade. If your business needs to transport large quantities but there is no pressure to deliver quickly, shipping by sea may be suitable. Other advantages include you can ship large volumes at low costs a freight forwarder can consolidate consignments to reduce costsshipping containers can also be used for further transportation by road or rail. However, there are also risks for sea transport shipping by sea can be slower than other transport modes and bad weather can add further delaysroutes and timetables are usually inflexibletracking your goods progress is difficultyou have to pay port duties and taxesfurther transportation overland will be needed to reach the final destinationbasic freight rates are subject to fuel and currency surcharges. Protect your consignments with insurance. Under the maritime transport conventions you automatically have limited insurance cover under the Hague Visby and Hamburg rules. However, its advisable to get additional insurance, such as general cargo insurance. See the guides on transport insurance and insurance for international trade. Documents All your consignments must be accompanied by either a Bill of Lading or Sea Waybill. These documents clearly set out who the consignment owner is and the terms of the contract of carriage. Air And Missile Defense Radar Program. When exporting to a new customer, use a Bill of Lading. This allows you to retain ownership of the goods until you release them to your customer. It is risky to release the goods before full payment is made unless you know your customers creditworthiness.