Friday, June 20, 2025
Home Port News Hamad Port – IMDG Handling

Hamad Port – IMDG Handling

A poorly packed container exposes transport workers and ship/terminal staff to risk. Additionally they pose risk to other cargo, equipment and environment. Therefore, please be informed that all IMDG cargo must be properly packed on pallets with proper wrapping and secured in the container according to IMDG packing standard mentioned in the commodity packing instruction in the relevant MSDS.

The cargo and the container must be properly marked & labelled. Any irrelevant marks or labels has to be removed.

Additionally, truck drivers delivering dangerous goods containers to the port of Hamad must carry MSDS related to the carried container before entering the port and produce it for inspection by an officer or authorities when requested.

Any contravention or failure to comply with above regulations for the safe transport, handling and storage of dangerous goods shall be liable for misdeclaration charges as per tariff, which will be effective October 1, 2018.





Latest Posts

11th ShipIT Conference 2025: Where Maritime Industry Meets Cybersecurity and Innovation

On Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, the 11th ShipIT Conference sets sail once again from the “PLOES” venue in Paleo Faliro, Athens, placing at the...

Oil slick forming after two-tanker collision in Oman gulf

Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has warned of a potential environmental disaster after two crude oil tankers collided between Iran and the...

Shipsgo at Transport Logistic 2025

Held at Messe München from June 2-5, Transport Logistic 2025 is a global exhibition for logistics and supply chain management, information technologies, and mobility....

MICT becomes first Philippine terminal to deploy fully electric tractors

Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the flagship facility of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), introduced two fully electric terminal tractors into its operations,...

Port of Los Angeles completes major wharf restoration project

Port of Los Angeles has wrapped up a US$22.7 million restoration project at Berths 177-182, significantly upgrading its infrastructure along the East Basin Channel...
error: Content is protected !!