WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AIR TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS / RESTRICTED ARTICLES In the interest of aviation and public security, the transportation of hazardous articles is regulated by our authorities (FAA / TSA) and international bodies like ICAO and IATA. Restricted articles include materials defined as flammable, explosive, corrosive, oxidizing, magnetized, radioactive or emitting a noxious smell and others. Please note that transportation of the above mentioned materials is not illegal, but requires strict compliance to the applicable laws and procedures. Studio Logistics can assist you with further information. Here are some examples of potentially restricted articles: Explosives, ammunition, fireworks Firearms and ammunitions Cigarette lighters Flammable liquids, such as paints, thinners, solvents, perfumes Flammable solids, such as matches and items which are easily ignited, substances liable to spontaneous combustion, substances which on contact with water emit flammable gases Primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries and cells Flammable, non flammable deeply refrigerated and poisonous or irritating gases, such as aerosols, lighters and lighter refills, camping fuel Carbon dioxide cylinders for soda siphons, butane gas cylinders, aqualung cylinders, gas cylinders Oxidizing substances, such as bleaching powder and peroxides Corrosives materials: acids, metallic mercury, thermometers containing mercury, barometers, acids, alkaline and wet cell batteries Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance Briefcases and security type attaché cases with installed alarm devices Poisonous (toxic) and infectious substances (viruses and bacteria) Radioactive materials Magnetized materials and other miscellaneous dangerous goods Toys and other items which are realistic replicas of weapons Grenades, explosives, detonators, incendiary devices Devices which emit gas or noxious substances OUR AFFILIATION WITH ABLE FREIGHT SERVICES INC. Studio Logistics is proudly affiliated with Able Freight Services, a Domestic and International Freight Forwarding Company specializing in logistics concepts for temperature and time sensitive products. They operate branch offices in Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; and Seattle, WA, as well as a global network of partnerships. Able Freight Services is a privately owned company that has been consistently profitable since its foundation in 1992 and meanwhile ranks among the top 20 list of US Freight Forwarders. (Revenue / tonnage)