Hazardous Goods Shipping for Arts & Crafts Materials
If you’re part of the arts and crafts wholesale world, you already know that creativity can come with some logistical complications. Many products used in this sector - from paints and solvents to glues and aerosols - are classed as hazardous goods. That means shipping them safely and legally isn’t as simple as popping them in a box and sending them off.
At PTI Express, we understand the rules, responsibilities, and risks involved in transporting hazardous materials, and we work closely with our clients to ensure everything moves smoothly and compliantly.
What Makes Craft Materials Hazardous?
Hazardous goods are defined by their potential to cause harm during transit, whether that’s due to flammability, toxicity, reactivity, or environmental danger. In the arts and crafts sector, that can include:
- Oil-based paints
- Spray paints
- Solvents and cleaning agents
- Adhesives containing volatile chemicals
- Certain types of dyes, inks, or resins
If you ship or store these kinds of products, it’s essential to partner with a 3PL provider that understands how to handle them.
Compliance Without the Complexity
We know that navigating regulations around hazardous goods can feel daunting. From labelling and documentation to packaging and permitted transport routes, there’s a lot to get right.
That’s where we come in.
Our team stays up to date with all relevant regulations and shipping standards, so you don’t have to. We handle everything from classification and documentation to correct handling procedures, helping you stay compliant and confident.
Storage and Handling You Can Trust
Not only do we manage the shipment of hazardous materials, but we also provide suitable storage solutions for these products. Our warehousing facilities are equipped to store your items before shipment. Everything is handled by our team, who treat your inventory with the attention to detail it deserves.
Distribution with Safety Built In
Our distribution network is designed with both efficiency and safety in mind. We work hard to minimise delivery times whilst maintaining full compliance with transport regulations for hazardous goods. Whether you’re delivering to retailers, resellers, or direct customers, we make sure your products get where they need to go, safely and reliably.
Our Role As Your 3PL Provider
We already support a number of businesses in the arts and crafts space, including those handling hazardous products. We understand the pressure of balancing compliance with commercial needs, and we pride ourselves on being a calm, capable partner you can count on.
Our team is here to answer your questions, offer advice, and tailor our services around the specific materials you use. If you would like more information about companies we’ve worked with or would like to read more about the specific work we do in your sector, you can navigate to other articles we have published specifically for this market:
Let’s Talk
If you need a 3PL provider that truly understands the logistics of hazardous goods in the arts and crafts industry, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to discuss how we can support your supply chain and help you deliver your products safely and legally.
T: 01788 542500
E: sales@ptiexpress.com
