The Leschaco Dangerous Goods Logistics Blog
Dangerous goods logistics is a matter of trust. Because dangerous goods logistics not only requires extensive knowledge and experience, but also a sense of responsibility for people and nature.
Advances in natural science, and chemistry in particular, have significantly raised our standard of living in recent decades. At the same time, the number of registered industrial chemicals has more than tripled in the last 20 years. Today, about 350,000 different substances are produced artificially. Scientists assume that there are around 6,000 substances among these that must be classified as dangerous goods.
With globalization, the growing international division of labor, the requirements for safe dangerous goods logistics are also increasing. With the dangerous goods logistics blog, Leschaco wants to offer a platform for the transfer of knowledge around this important topic for people and nature.
What is actually dangerous goods logistics? A definition.
By dangerous goods logistics, we mean all processes relating to the storage, packaging and transport of dangerous goods. The “Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road(ADR)”, for example, defines dangerous goods as gases, explosives, ammunition and fireworks, flammable, toxic, infectious, radioactive, corrosive, water and environmentally hazardous substances.
Special technologies and equipment are required to ensure the consistent safety of these processes, such as fire protection systems, extinguishing devices, fireproof partitions and chemical-resistant and particularly impact-resistant containers. But it is also about complex knowledge about the combination of dangerous substances, i.e. the knowledge of which dangerous substances must not come into contact with which substances under any circumstances: What is allowed to be stored and transported together with what at all? How must containers that have come into contact with specific dangerous goods be cleaned?
Dangerous goods logistics requires extensive specialized knowledge and careful and sustainable documentation of all processes so that risks can be minimized and, in the event of an accident, damage can be limited as far as possible. An essential part of this documentation is the conscientious marking of the dangerous goods before transport, i.e. the correct labeling and assignment to the appropriate dangerous goods class. Correct labeling is essential for safe loading, correct transport and a situation-appropriate procedure in the event of damage.
The latest posts on the dangerous goods logistics blog
Cosmopolitan city with heart – Leschaco at Munich transport logistic 2023
Cosmopolitan city with heart – Leschaco at Munich transport logistic 2023 After an absence of 26 years, Leschaco will be back as an exhibitor at the transport logistic trade fair for the first time this year between May 9 and 12. And when convinced Hanseatics travel to the Bavarian capital, they naturally bring a big heart with them. You will see this heart from afar: it pulsates as a clear signal above our booth 119/218 in hall B4 and testifies to our enthusiasm for our customers, for our partners, for our employees, for logistics, for chemistry, for the trade fair – and of course for Munich. The whole Leschaco team is already looking forward to stimulating and exciting discussions with customers and partners from all over the world. Because transport logistic is THE global meeting place for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management. This year, 2,374 exhibitors from 63 countries and regions will fill the 125,000 m² of exhibition space. These are ten halls on modern premises in the east of Munich. More than 60,000 visitors from 125 countries are expected. International delegations have also announced their presence at Leschaco. Thus, in addition to the Executive Board around Constantin
Ten tips for the safe shipping of containers in maritime logistics
Ten tips for the safe shipping of containers in maritime logistics Approximately 150 million TEUs (1 TEU = the size of a 20-foot container) are transported in global ocean shipping each year. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has developed regulations based on the UN Recommendations, which are recognized in almost all countries. They form the basis for safe transportation anywhere in the world. In everyday life, however, these regulations must also be implemented in practice. In this blog post, I’d like to share ten tips to help you stay on top of key container shipping issues in all situations at all times. Choosing the right container How do I know if a container is approved for transport? Dents, dings, rust – can I load the container? How are the responsibilities of the parties involved in the transport of dangerous goods regulated? Where can I find the separation regulations for dangerous goods in the container? What are the requirements for my packages? What is there to consider when loading containers? How do I have to mark the container? What documents are required and who receives them? Various specialties to be considered 1. The choice of the right container. Since the introduction
Circular Economy in the Chemical Industry – Challenges on the Way to Sustainability
Circular Economy in the Chemical Industry – Challenges on the Way to Sustainability In the roughly 150-year history of the German chemical industry, it has already had to master a large number of social, economic and geopolitical challenges – and each time, one of Germany’s leading industrial segments, including all its value-adding partners, has been able to adapt and position itself resiliently. More than ever before, innovation, the willingness to take risks for sustainable investments and the ability to change are currently in demand. And one of the reasons for this is that the cost of one of the main sources of production has risen dramatically. The economic environment, the markets and also the market competitors have always been subject to numerous influencing factors, often associated with risks for individual companies or entire segments. At the same time, however, opportunities to achieve ambitious and necessary climate protection targets or to open up new markets or customers are also becoming apparent. The chemical industry and its importance for Germany as a business location Today, the German chemical industry generates sales of almost 200 million euros and employs 465,000 people. A respectable foreign trade surplus in chemicals and their precursors and by-products
Participants at LogiChem 2023 – there’s more to it than just the chemistry
Participants at LogiChem 2023 – there’s more to it than just the chemistry It is no secret that LogiChem has been the must-attend event for managers of the world’s leading chemical companies for more than 20 years. Supply chain, dangerous goods logistics and the optimization of transport and trade are the focus here. Officially, this describes itself as “LogiChem analyzes the key decisions facing supply chain management at leading top European manufacturers.” Yes, I guess that’s true. For us as one of these leading companies in the field of chemical logistics, the well thought-out supporting program of LogiChem is always a platform with which we can discuss our knowledge, decades of know-how and all the many innovations that we encounter again and again. Breakout workshops, case study presentations, panel discussions, and customer forums provide an opportunity to exchange ideas with experts and opinion leaders. LogiChem 2023 – the industry get-together in Rotterdam In doing so, LogiChem, which this year will be held March 14-16, 2023, at the Postillion Hotel & Congress Center WTC in Rotterdam, offers unbeatable networking. And what do we expect in particular? Quite simply, we want to focus mainly on our new warehouse project in Moerdijk, the
Forwarding a passion. Leschaco in Tank Container Magazine
Forwarding a passion. Leschaco in Tank Container Magazine The renowned Tankcontainer Magazine interviewed me for its December 2022 issue about the history of Leschaco, but also about our plans for the coming years. Not only did I have the chance to highlight our more than 2,500 employees in 73 offices in more than 23 countries, but I was also able to go into detail about our further growth plans, new markets, new offerings for our customers and new technologies. Of course, the main topics were our activities in the tank container sector and current trends and tendencies in dangerous goods logistics. Where is digitalization taking us? Have customer demands in the chemical industry changed with the pandemic? Are there new regional trends in the globalization of logistics? These were some of the questions around which my conversation with the editors of Tankcontainer Magazine revolved. A short excerpt from the interview: <strong>Tank Container Magazine:</strong> Which container types are experiencing the strongest growth and why? <strong>Maximilian Nause:</strong> Our customer base and general market influences require flexibility and economies of scale, so we see continued growth potential for T11 standard equipment in the 25m3 and 26m3 (baffle wall tank container) sizes. The trend
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