Aegis Prep Center
Pre-launchHazardous shipments. Prepared with precision.
Aegis Prep Center is being developed to provide a structured environment for hazardous-material shipment preparation, documentation support, packaging, and carrier handoff.
Aegis Prep Center · Pre-launch
Aegis Logistics is currently completing the operational setup of its Prep Center. Services will become available as the required facility, regulatory, safety, and operational requirements are completed.
01 — Role
What the Prep Center does
The Prep Center is intended to help with:
- Shipment intake and review
- Hazardous-material identification support
- Shipment information review
- Packaging preparation
- Packaging material selection
- Marking and labeling preparation
- Shipping documentation preparation/support
- Customer documentation review
- Shipment inspection
- Package preparation
- Carrier handoff
- Shipment records
- Customer communication regarding shipment requirements
Shipment requirements are reviewed based on the specific material, quantity, packaging, transportation mode, destination, and other shipment-specific information.
02 — Materials
What can we help prepare?
Batteries
- Lithium-ion batteries
- Lithium-metal batteries
- Ni-Cd batteries
- Aviation batteries
- Other battery products
Flammable Materials
- Paint
- Primer
- Solvents
- Adhesives
- Coatings
- Other flammable liquids
Compressed Gases
- Oxygen cylinders
- CO₂ cylinders
- Nitrogen
- Argon
- Other compressed gas products
Fire Extinguishers
- ABC
- BC
- CO₂
- Water-based
- Clean-agent
- Aviation fire extinguishers
Airbags / Inflators
- Automotive airbags
- Airbag modules
- Inflators
- Aviation safety equipment
Perfumes / Fragrances
- Perfumes
- Colognes
- Eau de Parfum
- Eau de Toilette
- Fragrance products
Inflatable / CO₂ Equipment
- Life vests
- CO₂ cartridges
- Rafts
- Emergency inflatable equipment
Categories are for preliminary identification only. Classification is confirmed on Aegis review.
03 — Process
How the Prep Center works
01
Tell us what you have
Customer provides basic information about the product.
02
Aegis reviews
Aegis reviews the shipment information and determines what additional information or preparation may be required.
03
Prepare
When the service is available and the shipment is accepted, Aegis prepares the shipment according to the applicable requirements.
04
Document
Required shipment information and documentation are prepared/reviewed.
05
Inspect
The shipment is checked before release.
06
Carrier handoff
The prepared shipment is transferred to the appropriate carrier when accepted.
Customer → Aegis Review → Preparation → Documentation → Inspection → Carrier Handoff
Carrier acceptance is not guaranteed.
04 — Your information
What do I need to provide?
You don't need to know every technical hazmat requirement before contacting Aegis. Share whatever basic information you have, such as:
- Product name
- Manufacturer
- Model or part number
- Quantity
- Product photos
- SDS, if available
- Existing shipping documents, if available
- Origin
- Destination
- Approximate package information, if known
- Any special circumstances they believe Aegis should know
Don't know the classification or shipping requirements? That's okay. Give us the information you have and Aegis can review the shipment.
Product photos, SDS, shipping documents and product specifications can be uploaded in the quote request — they stay with that request.
Request a Quote05 — Packaging
Packaging preparation
Aegis may assist with:
- Selecting appropriate packaging materials
- Preparing packages
- Protective cushioning and securing materials
- Package inspection
- Marking and labeling preparation
- Documentation associated with the shipment
Packaging requirements are determined based on the specific shipment and applicable requirements.
06 — Record
Shipment preparation record
Where applicable, Aegis may document the condition of the shipment and its preparation process so customers have a clear record of how the shipment was received and prepared.
- Before
- Product as received
- During
- Packaging preparation
- After
- Completed package
- Documentation
- Relevant shipping documents
Planned for when Prep Center services launch. Shipment photos are kept private to the related request.
07 — Intake
Shipment intake
- 1.Customer submits shipment information.
- 2.Aegis reviews the request.
- 3.Aegis determines whether additional information is required.
- 4.If accepted for preparation, receiving instructions are provided.
- 5.Shipment condition is documented upon receipt when applicable.
- 6.Shipment enters the preparation workflow.
Customer delivery and shipment intake instructions will be provided when Prep Center services officially launch. Please do not send materials to Aegis at this time.
Damaged or leaking shipments
Do not open or manipulate a damaged or leaking hazardous-material package. Move away from the hazard when appropriate and contact the appropriate emergency service if there is an immediate danger. Contact Aegis for further assistance when safe to do so.
Documentation support
Aegis reviews shipment information and prepares or supports documentation based on the specific shipment.
- · Shipment information
- · Hazmat shipping documentation
- · Package markings
- · Hazard labels
- · Customer-provided SDS
- · Existing shipping documents
- · Carrier-required information
- · Shipment records
Carrier handoff
Once a shipment has been prepared and is ready for release, Aegis can coordinate the handoff to the appropriate carrier when the shipment and carrier requirements have been satisfied.
Final carrier acceptance remains subject to the carrier's applicable requirements and acceptance procedures.
08 — Services
Prep Center services
Shipment Review
Review basic shipment information before preparation.
Packaging Preparation
Prepare shipments using appropriate packaging materials and procedures.
Marking & Labeling
Prepare applicable shipment markings and labels based on the shipment review.
Documentation Support
Assist with shipment documentation and customer-provided information.
Shipment Inspection
Inspect prepared packages before release.
Carrier Handoff
Prepare the shipment for transfer to the appropriate carrier.
Shipment Records
Maintain applicable shipment information and preparation records.
Services listed are planned and will become available at launch.
Atlas assists. Aegis reviews.
Not sure where to start?
Atlas can help you understand the Prep Center process and what basic information you can provide. Every shipment is still reviewed by Aegis.