Incoterms: Ex Works
The word ‘ex’ is often referred to ‘something that one used to be’ or ‘former.’ However, Ex Works has a different meaning when it comes to International Chamber of Commerce or...
June 1, 2020 -
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 9: Miscellaneous
Lastly, in the dangerous goods classification is the miscellaneous featuring all similarly hazardous items and substances not listed by the other classes. With no subdivisions, Class 9 is... continue reading
May 5, 2020 -
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 8: Corrosive Materials
Categorized in the Dangerous Goods Class 8 is the corrosive materials with no subdivisions like the other classes. These substances are capable of causing acute injuries once exposed to... continue reading
April 7, 2020 -
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 7: Radioactive Materials
After Class 6, there's the dangerous goods Class 7 featuring radioactive materials, which are comprised of unstable atoms capable of transforming their structure off the cuff. Over some time,... continue reading
March 2, 2020 -
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances
Consisting of toxic and infectious substances, the dangerous goods class 6 can lead to severe threats to safety and health if mishandled. The goods are divided into two subdivisions: division 6.1... continue reading
February 3, 2020 -
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 5: Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides are put in the same group, albeit as different divisions. The two substances have hazard potentials because they contain carbons and yield or generate... continue reading
January 6, 2020 -
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 4: Flammable Solids
The descriptions for Dangerous Goods Class 4 Flammable Solids cover solid materials that combust or ignite under the standard situation when the ignition source is present. This definition doesn’t... continue reading
December 2, 2019 -
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 3: Flammable Liquids
The official definition of Dangerous Goods Class 3: Flammable Liquids is any liquids that have 60 degrees Celsius (141 degrees Fahrenheit) flash point or below. When the flash point temperature is... continue reading
November 1, 2019 -
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods Class 2: Flammable Gases
The formal classification of Dangerous Goods Class 2 consists of flammable gases, nontoxic and nonflammable gases, and toxic gases. The transportation laws in various countries, including by the... continue reading