Specialized Shipping & Freight Services
Safe, Compliant, and Professional Transportation Solutions
FM Logistical Services provides specialized shipping services for departments requiring more than standard parcel delivery. Through qualified service providers and internal logistics expertise, we coordinate the safe packaging, handling, transportation, and delivery of regulated, oversized, high-value, and difficult-to-move equipment.
Whether your shipment requires hazardous materials compliance, freight transportation, or oversized equipment handling, our team will help ensure your shipment is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations.
All services are billable, please ensure to provide a valid Workday departmental billing source when requesting services. A valid Purchase Order is required for payment of services. Vendor will also accept PCards for payment.
Services Available
Our hazardous materials shipping service supports domestic and international shipments requiring compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.
Services Include
- Hazardous material classification
- Regulatory packaging
- Dangerous Goods documentation
- Shipping labels and markings
- Ground and air transportation coordination
- Carrier coordination
- Customs documentation support
- Regulatory compliance review
Not every shipment can be sent through standard parcel carriers. Logistical Services coordinates Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Full Truckload (FTL), and specialized freight services for large or high-value shipments through a contracted 3rd Party Vendor.
Freight Services Include
- Palletized freight
- Large equipment transportation
- Laboratory equipment shipments
- Furniture shipments
- Construction materials
- Multiple pallet shipments
- White glove delivery coordination
- Liftgate services
- Inside delivery
- Scheduled delivery appointments
Freight shipments are coordinated with an approved commercial carriers to ensure safe transportation and delivery.
Many campus projects require moving equipment that exceeds standard shipping dimensions or weight limitations.
Our Logistics team assists departments with planning and coordinating oversized or overweight moves.
Examples include:
- Scientific equipment
- Laboratory instrumentation
- HVAC equipment
- Electrical equipment
- Generators
- Boilers
- Air handling units
- Manufacturing equipment
- Industrial machinery
- Large furniture systems
Services may include:
- Site access reviews
- Delivery route planning
- Dock coordination
- Crane and rigging coordination
- Forklift support
- Specialized lifting equipment
- Temporary staging
- Indoor equipment relocation
For international shipments, Logistical Services can assist with:
- Export documentation
- Customs coordination
- Import and export compliance
- Commercial invoice review
- Customs broker coordination
- International freight forwarding
- Import duty planning
** Departments should contact Logistical Services early when planning international shipments at customsduties@umd.edu.
Upon arrival to campus, Logistical Services can coordinate:
- Central Receiving
- Short Term Warehouse staging
- Scheduled departmental delivery with Rigging Companies depending on size.
- Coordination with project managers and contractors
- Temporary and long term storage is not available at Severn.
Before You Submit a Request
To help us coordinate your shipment, please provide the information below and email to hazmatshipping@umd.edu:
Subject Heading: Specialized Shipping & Freight Services
- Department name
- Contact information
- Purchase Order (if applicable)
- Equipment description
- Weight and dimensions
- Manufacturer specifications
- Safety Data Sheet (if applicable)
- Pickup location
- Delivery destination
- Required delivery date
- Special handling requirements
- Loading dock requirements
- Whether a forklift, crane, or rigging services may be needed
Service Fees
Charges vary based on the requested service and may include:
- Hazardous materials packaging
- Freight transportation
- Specialized packaging
- Liftgate services
- Inside delivery
- Rigging coordination
- Crane services
- Customs brokerage
- Regulatory documentation
- International shipping fees
Departments will receive estimates from vendor whenever practical before services are scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We coordinate transportation for equipment that exceeds standard parcel carrier size or weight limits.
Yes. When required, Logistics coordinates with qualified contractors to safely move heavy or oversized equipment.
Yes. We routinely coordinate shipments for scientific and laboratory equipment requiring specialized handling.
Yes. We work with approved freight forwarders and customs brokers to facilitate compliant international shipments.
We recommend submitting requests at least 5–10 business days in advance. Complex freight, hazardous materials, international shipments, or equipment requiring cranes or rigging may require additional planning time.