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What is Salvage Drum?

Salvage Drum A specially constructed drum used to contain leaking, damaged, or non-compliant packages of dangerous goods during transport, as per UN Model Regulations.

Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

How is “Salvage Drum” Used in Practice?

Damaged packages of hazardous materials must be overpacked in a certified salvage drum labeled accordingly for continued transport.

Certification Exam Relevance

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Salvage Drum?

A specially constructed drum used to contain leaking, damaged, or non-compliant packages of dangerous goods during transport, as per UN Model Regulations.

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