(5 Reasons why you should opt LTL for Chemical Freight)

(5 Reasons why you should choose LTL for moving chemicals from UAE to Qatar)

(5 Reasons why you should choose LTL for moving chemicals from UAE to Bahrain)

Chemical items require transportation to their destination within a certain amount of time while ensuring that they won’t get contaminated during transit. LTL might be the right choice for you if you’re someone who wants to transport chemicals frequently across the GCC even if they are in small quantities (a few drums/barrels). Be careful when considering the delivery partner for transporting your chemical shipments. Always make sure to choose an experienced 3PL provider. We at Three Lines Shipping, have multiple years of cross-border experience in UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and KSA.

There are plenty of reasons why you should be choosing LTL for moving your chemical freight. Let’s take a look into a few of them below:

1. Your shipment will have to go through hazardous material regulations and compliance:

There’s no hiding the fact that most chemical shipments are considered hazardous, and thus they will have to through certain GCC regulations. Getting familiar with the legal requirements and regulations of both the origin and destination, such as determining specific special packaging, labelling, as well as preparing the necessary documents for the shipments, becomes crucial. Allocating this burden to a trustworthy logistics provider could solve this issue easily rather than doing it all yourself.

2. They will have to be segregated based on their compatibility:

Not all chemicals are reactive, although some are. Sometimes what happens is that when two different chemicals interact, they might cause unintended reactions. Identifying the type of chemicals and segregating them so that such chemical shipments never end up being transported together is crucial. Only logistics companies with extensive experience in handling chemical shipments would be able to help you out in this regard effectively.

3. The time frame in which the shipment reaches its destination has to be calculated:

Some chemical substances have a very short shelf-life period, and hence they might become unusable or stale in situations where they are not delivered at the right time. The goal should always be to reduce such delays associated with the delivery. The ideal way to transport chemicals is using OTIF (On Time In Full) standards. At Three Lines Shipping, chemical shipments are shipped by both OTIF and OTD standards. Depending on the customer’s requirements and level of urgency, either of the standards is selected. The key difference is that OTIF standards deliver the chemical shipments in the assigned time as a whole rather than being shipped partially at different time intervals. Most chemicals don’t require OTIF standards.

4. Sensitivity to vibrations and pressure changes should be measured:

Chemical shipments might experience some shaking due to uncontrollable factors like uneven roads or surfaces. Some chemical substances might undergo a chemical reaction under such vibrations. Hazardous chemicals should be vacuum-sealed and packed using good-quality packaging that can withstand all transport, storage, and handling conditions. There are logistics service providers in the industry, who would measure humidity, temperature, and other factors if such a requirement arises.

5. You should try to reduce the overall costs and risks associated with it:

Chemical shipments shouldn’t cross through too many docks or distribution facilities. The overall costs associated with transporting your LTL chemical shipment depend on several factors including the weight and volume of the shipments and the hazardous factors associated with it. When chemicals are shipped through Three Lines Shipping, they are directly shipped from the origin hub to the destination hub without any other hubs in between. This in turn will reduce the risks associated with the shipments going through multiple loading and off-loading. Look for a 3PL provider who would plan and execute the entire process for you.

Do you need help figuring out a suitable strategy for your chemical shipments through LTL?

If you’re after more control and visibility, it is recommended to use FTL(Full Truck Load). Although it is on the expensive side, it will be more effective when you have a higher quantity of shipments. On the other hand, LTL shipping should be used when you frequently ship chemicals in small quantities(a few drums/barrels). The shipments will always reach their destination within the assigned date regardless of the chosen method. We will assist you with everything from the documentation, labelling, clearance, and calculation of the total duration required for the movement of the shipment from the origin to its destination. This in turn will ultimately reduce the overall costs and risks associated with the transportation of chemicals through LTL.

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