Hazardous Shipping

Last Updated: September 14, 2026 1:51:30 PM PDT

The UC San Diego Logistics Outbound Shipping team supports the safe and compliant shipment of hazardous materials, biological substances, dry ice, and infectious substances. Federal and international regulations require specialized training, documentation, packaging, and permitting for many hazardous shipments.

If you plan to ship hazardous materials, review the information below and contact Outbound Shipping before preparing your shipment.

Important Compliance Notice

Failure to comply with federal and international hazardous materials transportation regulations may result in significant civil and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment under 49 CFR 107.329–107.333.

Before You Ship

Determine whether your shipment is hazardous.
Complete required training and certification.
Obtain required permits.
Submit a Logistics Request Form.
Prepare your shipment according to Outbound Shipping instructions.
Coordinate pick up with Outbound Shipping.

Pickup Requests

How to Schedule a Pickup

Log in to the Logistics Request Form using your SSO.
Select International and/or Hazardous Outbound Shipment.
Enter all required information and include as many details as possible.
Submit the form.
Review the confirmation and shipment documentation that is sent to you via email upon submission.

Note: For more detailed instructions, please refer to the Hazardous Shipping Process Overview, below.