Government Shipping
November 10th, 2011A number of hazardous materials shipments are in fact done on behalf of government agencies. While the government doesn’t only ship HazMat materials, they do outsource their shipping needs to outside carriers as opposed to maintaining their own fleet.
Carriers that work with government agencies are approved by that agency, such as the DOD, to transport on their behalf, with each agency having their own standard for approval. Whether it’s transporting electronics to a new office or sensitive materials for proper disposal, government shipping contracts are just one more piece of the shipping industry pie.