# Shipping and Transportation ## Shipping and Transportation ![Shipping boxes stacked in a warehouse.](/sites/g/files/omnuum641/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-06/AdobeStock_649213698.jpg?itok=L9wyYcmU) ## expand\_more ## Summary How to ship and transport research and regulated materials to and from Harvard. ## Who is this for? All students, faculty, and staff. ## Shipping and transporting materials to and from Harvard Follow Harvard requirements and EHS guidance to ship and transport certain materials by ground, air, or sea, including: - [Biological materials and dry ice](/resource/biological-materials-and-dry-ice-shipping "Biological Materials and Dry Ice Shipping"). - [Chemicals regulated by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)](/resource/toxic-substances-control-act-chemicals "Toxic Substances Control Act Chemicals"). - Lab and research materials, including biological, chemical, and radioactive research materials. Follow universal waste regulations when you ship batteries from Harvard. Use [eShipGlobal](https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_article&sys_id=807e79ee4791a1906b944f53636d4387) to ship biological materials, chemicals, and research materials. eShipGlobal helps you classify shipments, generate supporting documents, and meet domestic and international shipping requirements. Open all sections Close all sections ### Training requirements expand\_more Complete all applicable training courses before shipping or transporting materials: - [Shipping Biological Materials and Dry Ice](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/app/me/learningeventdetail/cours000000000003256). - [Shipping Excepted Quantities: Flammables, Corrosives, and Common Fixatives](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/common/ledetail/cours000000000003257/latestversion). - [Shipping Non-regulated Materials and Dry Ice](https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/common/ledetail/cours000000000003259/latestversion). ### Lab and research materials Labs and researchers can use EHS resources to help ship and transport dangerous goods, including biological, chemical, and radioactive research materials. Open all sections Close all sections ### Regulations and permits expand\_more Certain research materials must follow federal regulatory and permitting requirements, such as: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention import permits. - Department of Agriculture transport, import, and export permits and regulations. - Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. - Fish and Wildlife Service permits. - Food and Drug Administration import permits. - International Air Transport Association guidelines. - Maritime law. ### Transporting research materials through common areas expand\_more Follow this guidance to safely transport research materials through common areas in Harvard buildings. When possible, avoid wearing gloves by: - Using carts, bottle carriers, or secondary containment trays to transport chemicals. - Packaging materials so you can handle the outer container without gloves and the package will contain the material if it is dropped. Follow the one-glove rule if you must wear gloves to transport materials: - Use an ungloved hand to touch common surfaces. - Use a gloved hand to carry the materials. ## Shipping and transportation at Harvard coronavirus [### Biological Materials and Dry Ice Shipping ](/resource/biological-materials-and-dry-ice-shipping) account\_balance [### Toxic Substances Control Act Chemicals ](/resource/toxic-substances-control-act-chemicals) ## Related resources Find documents and online tools to ship and transport materials to and from Harvard. [### Hazardous Material Triple Packaging ](/resource/hazardous-material-triple-packaging)Pack hazardous materials for shipping or transportation [### Lab Material Transport Between Campuses Request Form ](/resource/lab-material-transport-between-campuses-request-form)Form to transport hazardous lab and research materials between Harvard campuses [### Lab Safety Guideline: Cryogenic Liquid Nitrogen and Argon ](/resource/lab-safety-guideline-cryogenic-liquid-nitrogen-and-argon)Work with cryogenic liquid nitrogen or liquid argon in a lab [### Lab Shipping and Transportation Manual ](/resource/lab-shipping-and-transportation-manual)Ship and transport lab and research materials [### Laser Transfer and Disposal Form ](/resource/laser-transfer-and-disposal-form)Form to transfer or dispose of a laser or laser device [### Laser Transfer and Disposal Requirements ](/resource/laser-transfer-and-disposal-requirements)How to transfer or dispose of lasers and laser devices [### Radiation Safety Manual ](/resource/radiation-safety-manual)Safety policies and procedures for radiation, radioactive materials, and radiation generating devices [### Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Domestic Shipment Form ](/resource/toxic-substances-control-act-chemical-domestic-shipment-form)Form to domestically ship Toxic Substances Control Act regulated chemicals [### Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Export Notification Form ](/resource/toxic-substances-control-act-chemical-export-notification-form)Form to export Toxic Substances Control Act regulated chemicals [### Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Import Certification Form ](/resource/toxic-substances-control-act-chemical-import-certification-form)Form to import Toxic Substances Control Act regulated chemicals ## EHS support [Contact EHS](/contact-us "Contact Us") for more information about general shipping and transportation, including: - Transporting hazardous materials, including DOT requirements and security plans. Contact [ehs\_researchtransport@harvard.edu](mailto:ehs_researchtransport@harvard.edu) for more information about shipping or transporting research materials to and from Harvard. See also:- [ All Students, Faculty, and Staff ](/audience/all-students-faculty-and-staff) - [ Labs and Research ](/audience/labs-and-research) - [ Buildings and Workplaces ](/topic-areas/building-workplace-safety) - [ Labs ](/topic-areas/labs) - [ Shipping and Transportation ](/topic-areas/shipping-and-transportation)