Hazmat Shipping

OMI specializes in the safe, compliant transportation of hazardous materials worldwide, managing the complex regulatory requirements that govern dangerous goods logistics for aerospace applications.

What we ship globally

  • Aerospace chemicals including adhesives, sealants, coatings, and cleaning solvents
  • Flammable liquids and corrosive materials
  • Oxidizers and other hazardous materials classified under dangerous goods regulations

Storage and handling

Our facilities are equipped to safely store and handle hazardous materials with proper controls to maintain product integrity.

  • Temperature-controlled storage to maintain product integrity and shelf life
  • Shelf-life management with batch tracking and expiration monitoring
  • Climate-controlled shipping to protect temperature-sensitive products

Regulatory compliance

We maintain full compliance with domestic and international dangerous goods regulations.

  • IATA (International Air Transport Association) Dangerous Goods Regulations for air freight
  • IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) Code for ocean freight
  • GHS (Globally Harmonized System) classification and labeling standards
  • REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals) for EU compliance
  • ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance for defense-related materials

Documentation and labeling

Proper classification, labeling, and documentation are critical to safe hazmat shipments.

  • Dangerous goods declarations and shipper’s certifications
  • Multi-lingual Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in required languages
  • Proper hazard class labels and marking
  • Compliant packaging and documentation per regulatory requirements


ITAR compliance for defense materials

OMI operates in compliance with ITAR regulations, enabling us to support defense and military programs with controlled materials. Our compliance team ensures proper classification and documentation for ITAR-applicable shipments.

Carrier partnerships

We work with carriers certified for hazardous materials transportation across air and ocean freight. Our logistics team selects the most appropriate carrier and service level based on your timeline, destination, and regulatory requirements.

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Need hazmat shipping support?

Our team can discuss your hazmat shipping requirements and how our temperature-controlled storage and compliant shipping capabilities support your operations.

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