Air Sea Containers Showcases UN Approved Packaging & Launches State-of-the-Art Test Lab at CHEMUK 2025

If you ship dangerous goods, staying compliant with transport regulations is critical. Air Sea Containers Ltd, a leading UK supplier of compliant packaging for hazardous materials, will be showcasing its comprehensive range at the CHEMUK Exhibition on 21^st & 22^nd May 2025 at NEC, Birmingham, Stand E60.

Your Partner in Dangerous Goods Compliance

Air Sea Containers offers fully certified UN approved packaging for air, sea, and road transport. Whether you’re shipping specialty chemicals, adhesives, flammable liquids, oils, gases, lithium batteries or biological substances, their experts will be on hand to provide guidance and demonstrations. Visitors can explore a wide array of certified packaging that ensures the safe and compliant shipment of dangerous goods.

Packaging Highlights on Display

• 4GV Range: Designed for flexibility, this range allows the use of non-specific inners with a maximum gross weight of 65kg.
• 4G Fibreboard Boxes: Compatible with plastic, glass, and tinplate inners, sizes range from 2kg sample packs to 31kg boxes for 20L of dangerous goods.
• 4DV Plywood Boxes: Ideal for larger and heavier shipments, including lithium batteries, these durable flat-pack boxes support up to 280kg and feature a no-nails locking tab assembly system.
• Infectious Substances Packaging: Certified packaging for Category A (UN2814/UN2900) and Category B (UN3373) biological substances, including temperature-controlled and postal-compatible options compliant with PI620 and PI650.

Non-UN approved packaging solutions are also available, including Limited and Excepted Quantity packaging and temperature-controlled packaging.

Visit Stand E60 at CHEMUK

Meet DG trained staff, view product demonstrations, and explore solutions designed for real-world shipping challenges. Registration is free — secure your visitor badge today.

New UKAS Accredited Test Lab Now Open

To further support businesses, Air Sea Containers has launched a cutting-edge test lab, accredited by UKAS. This facility offers packaging performance testing essential for obtaining and maintaining UN certification.

Testing Services Include:

• Drop Testing – Simulates transit handling to verify durability.
• Stack Testing – Evaluates compression resistance during storage and transport.
• Material Specification Checks – Ensures consistent use of approved materials.

The test lab caters for a variety of packaging types including steel drums, fibre drums, fibreboard, and plastic boxes. Services are available for customer-supplied packaging, bespoke designs, capability testing, and revalidation checks required every five years under UK regulations.

A Complete Certification Solution

From concept to certification, Air Sea Containers manages the entire packaging life cycle: design, development, testing, coordination with the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), and ongoing compliance support. Air Sea Containers ensures every product meets UN transport regulations.

Committed to Compliance

The launch of this dedicated test lab reflects Air Sea Containers’ commitment to innovation, safety, and regulatory excellence. Businesses across the UK can now benefit from expert-led solutions that keep dangerous goods shipments safe, legal, and efficient.

For more information or to discuss your packaging needs, Visit Air Sea Containers at the CHEMUK Exhibition on 21^st & 22^nd May 2025 at NEC, Birmingham, Stand E60, contact UK@airseadg.com or visit www.airseadg.com.