Domestic, International and Hazardous Materials - eShipGlobal
The University partnered with eShipGlobal, a provider of shipping software, to automate the process of shipping materials domestically and internationally, including the handling of dangerous goods (hazardous materials).
Select a link below or scroll down to learn about the eShipGlobal tool and submit a shipping request.
Program Benefits
The use of eShipGlobal will provide the University with a number of benefits, including cost savings, reduced administrative work and compliance with export control laws.
- Check out the brief Overview: What is eShipGlobal? (04:09) video.
Shipping Rates
While requesting a shipment through eShipGlobal, shipping rates and delivery times will be automatically calculated for various carriers. The user will be able to select the desired carrier based on their needs. This may result in cost savings for departments who previously shipped items through a single carrier.
Automation
The online shipping application replaces the previous PDF "Form 23 - International Shipping" and "Form 23 - Domestic Shipping." It also replaces the "Hazardous Materials Shipping Request Form" for all hazardous materials shipments.
The information collected electronically will determine if any additional departments need to complete steps before the package is sent, such as Export Controls for the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships or Radiological and Environmental Management. One of these departments will create the shipping labels and any other labels needed, such as hazardous materials, on the shipper's behalf.
Compliance
Compliance with export control and sanction laws for all international shipments will continue with this process. Additional information about requirements is included below.
Start a Shipment
Campus faculty, staff and graduate students who wish to ship any items domestically or internationally, including hazardous materials such as biologics (either domestic or internationally) should visit eShipGlobal - linked below - using their Purdue Login credentials to register as a new user. After providing their name, campus building address, phone number and email address during the registration process, users will be able to create shipments in eShipGlobal.
Login to eShipGlobal with your career account credentials to begin a hazardous materials, domestic or international shipping request.
Purdue's use of eShipGlobal supports business and research shipping needs and is not intended for personal employee or student use.
Hazardous Materials
Domestic and international shipments that include any hazardous material require special permission in eShipGlobal and additional review by the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department.
These materials include, but are not limited to:
- Acetone or other chemicals
- Biological agents
- Compressed gases
- Dry ice
- Laboratory chemicals, including research samples
- Lithium and rechargeable batteries
Export Controls
Export control laws are designed to protect U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. Purdue’s Export Controls office reviews international shipments to determine if a U.S. export license is needed and/or available. eShipGlobal will automatically refer shipments for export controls review as needed, based on the provided attestations. MMDC will also check all packages for the correct shipping labels and customs documents to avoid delays. Please be aware that these reviews may take several days and plan accordingly. If you have a shipment which needs rapid review (such as biologics), please reach out to Export Controls the week before you plan to ship.
Contact
Please contact MMDCshipping@purdue.edu or 765-494-7103 if you need assistance with eShipGlobal or general shipping questions.
