Can vehicles be shipped as Non Hazardous cargo?

Vehicles can be declared as Non-Hazardous if either of the following IMDG special provision 961 and 388 are met and a signed LOI (refer to attachment) is presented confirming this. 

1. 961(2) - Vehicles powered by a flammable liquid fuel with a flashpoint of 38°C or above, there are no leaks in any portion of the fuel system, the fuel tank(s) contain 450L of fuel or less and installed batteries are protected from short-circuit.

2. 961(3) - Vehicles powered by a flammable liquid fuel with a flashpoint less than 38°C, the fuel tank(s) are empty and installed batteries are protected from short circuit.  Vehicles are considered to be empty of flammable liquid fuel when the fuel tank has been drained and the vehicles cannot be operated due to a lack of fuel.  Engine components such as fuel lines, fuel filters and injectors do not need to be cleaned, drained or purged to be considered empty.  The fuel tank does not need to be cleaned or purged.

 

LIQUID FUEL FLASH POINTS
Fuel Flash Point Autoignition Temperature
Ethanol 16.6°C 363°C
Gasoline -43°C 280°C
Diesel (2-D) >52°C 210°C
Jet fuel >38°C 210°C
Kerosene >38-72°C 220°C
Vegetable Oil (canola) 327°C 424°C
Bio-diesel >130°C  

*Above from Google.com

If you need any further guidance, please contact your local Swire Shipping agent.

 

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