Specialized Shipping

When it comes to Specialized Shipping we often refer to freight-goods that are large in size, weight, dimensions, or demand special handling and services during transit.

Specialized Shipping

When it comes to Specialized Shipping we often refer to freight-goods that are large in size, weight, dimensions, or demand special handling and services during transit. Specialized shipping services and equipment enable shippers with specialized freight to transport freight safely and efficiently. The scope of what can be considered specialized is vast and includes construction and mining sectors, white glove services as well as the transport of hazardous materials.

A hazardous material or dangerous goods are defined as a substance or material that the US Department of Transportation (DOT), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have determined can be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce, and is designated as hazardous.

Specialized Shipping

When it comes to identifying dangerous goods, the class is determined by the nature of danger they may present and fall under nine categories:

  • Class 1: Explosives
  • Class 2: Gasses
  • Class 3: Flammable liquids
  • Class 4: Flammable solids
  • Class 5: Oxidizing agents & organic peroxides
  • Class 6: Toxins and infectious substances
  • Class 7: Radioactive material
  • Class 8: Corrosives
  • Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous goods

One way to identify a hazardous material is by consulting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that are issued alongside chemicals and other products. Additionally, product packaging may give insight to the potential risks by using signal words such as “warning” or even “danger.”

At Gold Coast Logistics, we have the knowledge and experience for moving specialized freight whether it is oversized or deemed hazardous. Our team of specialists will provide you with a full range of specialized shipping services and solutions, regardless of the transportation challenges you may encounter.