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What are Dangerous Goods & How to Transport Them?

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Dangerous goods, otherwise known as dangerous cargo or hazardous materials, are those materials which may compromise the safety of an aircraft and those on board. In the context of an aircraft, a vast majority of everyday household items fall under the dangerous goods category. The International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) is responsible for the regulations pertaining to the transportation of dangerous goods.  Safety Standardization  As even commonplace items can threaten the safety and integrity of an aircraft, certain items are forbidden or restricted for transportation via air . The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the industry standard when it comes to matters concerning the safe passage of dangerous goods by air. They are responsible for formulating standards for curation, documentation, handling, and training, which in turn guarantees a relatively safer environment when 9 kilometers high in the sky with hazardous materials.  Regulations for Dang...

Best Ways of Shipping Goods from India to France

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A European hub of trade and commerce, France is now the 7th largest economy in the world. The European powerhouse Imported stock worth $672,549 million (USD) in 2018 through its primary exchange routes, which are the European Union, United States, and China.  Seeing how it is a lucrative market, you may be wondering how to get in on the action and get a slice of the market for yourself. To do this, you need to be familiar with their customs systems, transporting logistics, and costs. Here's everything you need to know about air and sea transport to France, and by extension, Paris. How to Ship Freight to Paris Notwithstanding land transport via the countries surrounding it, your business and goods can enter Paris through the air or by the ocean. Both of them have their respective advantages and disadvantages. Sea Freight to Paris Less Than Container Load (LCL)   In LCL solutions, your cargo will be shipped to Paris along with the cargo of other transporters ...