HAZMAT 3PL

Some products come with more rules than others. Batteries, certain chemicals, and other regulated items do not behave like ordinary inventory. They live under strict regulations about how they are stored, packed, and shipped. For brands selling those products, working with a HAZMAT 3PL is not a luxury. It is a requirement if they want to stay safe, compliant, and allowed to move goods through major channels.

Why HAZMAT handling demands discipline

HAZMAT categories exist because a misstep can have serious consequences. Incompatible items cannot sit next to each other. Storage must meet fire and safety standards. Packaging has to meet carrier and legal rules. Staff need specific training. Documentation has to be correct every time. A single mistake can lead to refused shipments, fines, or worse.

Treating HAZMAT like any other product is not just risky. It can quickly put a brand in conflict with carriers, platforms, and regulators.

What a HAZMAT 3PL must provide

A HAZMAT 3PL must operate facilities built for regulated goods. It must employ staff who understand the regulations that apply to each product category. It must maintain the right certifications and keep them current. It must use correct packaging materials and label dangerous goods accurately. Its systems need to track lot numbers, classifications, and destinations with precision.

In short, a HAZMAT 3PL has to treat compliance as part of daily operations, not as a separate checklist completed at the last moment.

How G10 handles fully regulated HAZMAT at scale

G10 operates a fully regulated HAZMAT facility that fulfills certain high capacity lithium-ion products sold on Amazon. In that model, Amazon does not want to store or ship those items directly. Instead, G10 holds the inventory and ships orders as soon as Amazon takes title at the moment of purchase.

John Pistone, Chief Revenue Officer, points out that this arrangement comes with very high expectations. Over recent Prime Day cycles, G10 hit one hundred percent on time same day shipping for these regulated items. That level of performance is only possible when safety, compliance, and speed are all built into the system itself.

When HAZMAT compliance becomes a competitive advantage

With the right HAZMAT 3PL, regulated products become a channel for growth instead of a source of constant worry. Brands can sell into demanding platforms and markets knowing that the logistics side is prepared for the extra scrutiny. Compliance stops feeling like a brake and starts acting more like a guardrail that keeps growth on a safe and sustainable path.