A Proven Playbook for Dangerous Goods Shipping Labels — Trusted by GENSPOW

Shipping dangerous goods like lithium batteries can quickly become a logistical nightmare without the right tools and processes in place.

From hazmat labels to DOT hazardous materials markings, the requirements are strict , and for good reason. Any error in handling or labeling these items can lead to delays, fines, or even serious accidents during transportation.

But what if handling dangerous goods could be both safe and streamlined?

That’s exactly what GENSPOW, a Shopify-based e-commerce brand specializing in batteries and equipment, has achieved. By combining PULPO WMS with VCE and UPS, GENSPOW can now:

✅ Print dangerous goods shipping labels (including DOT-compliant hazmat labels)

✅ Track battery lots using PULPO’s lot tracking feature

✅ Ensure all packaging, labeling, and shipment processes stay fully compliant

Let’s explore how they did it,  and how you can too.

The High-Stakes World of Dangerous Goods Shipping

If your products contain lithium batteries, flammable liquids, or any other hazardous materials, you’re automatically dealing with a highly regulated shipping process. The correct use of labels, hazardous materials markings, and identification numbers is essential for safety, legal compliance, and avoiding logistical setbacks.

Some of the most common issues when shipping hazmat items include:

• Failing to include DOT hazmat labels

• Missing or incorrect proper shipping names

• Unclear or damaged markings on the outer packaging

• Untrained workers handling hazardous materials improperly

• No visibility on lot-level tracking of sensitive goods like batteries

Each package must follow strict preparation procedures, use compliant packaging, and display the right marking to reflect the hazards involved. Skipping any of these steps is not only a regulatory risk — it puts workers, customers, and transportation staff in danger.

GENSPOW’s Smart Setup: Shopify + PULPO WMS + VCE

GENSPOW isn’t leaving any of this to chance.

They’ve built a complete, compliant warehouse workflow using PULPO WMS, fully integrated with Shopify, VCE, and UPS. This tech stack allows them to:

• Automatically generate and print dangerous goods shipping labels

• Include hazmat-specific information like limited quantity, flammable, or corrosive warnings

• Ensure every shipment is labeled with the correct identification number and markings

• Manage battery lots efficiently with PULPO’s lot tracking feature

These batteries often come with strict handling instructions and varying shelf lives. Thanks to PULPO’s built-in lot tracking system, GENSPOW always knows which batch of batteries was shipped, to whom, and when. This level of traceability is not only great for quality control, but also required when dealing with hazardous materials that could pose a danger if mishandled.

The Role of Lot Tracking in Handling Batteries

Shipping batteries isn’t just about throwing a warning label on a box. Each lot must be documented for compliance, especially when dealing with limited quantity shipments or when products are subject to recalls.

With lot number tracking, GENSPOW can:

• Keep a detailed record of each battery lot

• Ensure FIFO/LIFO inventory logic based on lot number and expiration date

• Avoid shipping damaged or outdated lots

• Instantly identify and isolate affected shipments in case of a quality or safety issue

• Support full transparency and traceability from receipt to delivery

This is crucial when dealing with items that can cause electrical shock, leakage, or flammable reactions, particularly if scratched, damaged, or improperly packaged during transit.

How PULPO Makes Dangerous Goods Labeling Effortless

When GENSPOW ships products that contain hazardous materials like lithium batteries, they don’t rely on manual workflows or disconnected systems. Instead, they’ve fully streamlined the process using PULPO WMS.

Here’s how it works:

1. GENSPOW shares information about the parcels containing dangerous goods with UPS, including details like content type, quantity, and hazard classification.

2. In response, UPS provides a shipping label with the Dangerous Goods marking, compliant with all applicable transport regulations.

3. UPS also generates a UPS ADR Transport Document, which is required for ADR (road) shipments and includes detailed data about the hazardous materials in the shipment.

4. All this documentation is automatically pushed into PULPO and is printed during the packing step.

This means that warehouse workers don’t have to handle separate systems, remember extra steps, or worry about missing a required label or document. Everything from the hazmat marking to the transport document is printed exactly when and where it’s needed.

✅ Dangerous goods labels appear directly on the box

✅ The ADR Transport Document is printed and packed with the shipment

✅ The entire process is compliant, traceable, and stress-free

With this setup, GENSPOW ensures complete adherence to hazmat shipping regulations without slowing down their fulfillment speed, all thanks to the power of PULPO’s seamless integrations.

Benefits of Integrating HAZMAT Labels

By automating these complex processes, GENSPOW saves time, reduces risk, and stays compliant. Here’s what other brands can take away:

🔍 Complete labeling — no missed labels or missing hazmat indicators

🧯 Increased safety — no accidental mix-ups of incompatible items

🧾 Automatic documentation — no more manual data entry

🚚 Faster shipments — less time lost in label preparation

📦 Smarter packaging — system knows when to apply limited quantity markings

🧪 Lot-level control — track every battery from supplier to end-customer

💼 Compliance-ready records — ready for audit or regulatory review

Don’t Let Hazmat Shipping Slow You Down

Shipping dangerous goods doesn’t have to be dangerous for your business. With the right systems, like PULPO WMS, integrated with VCE and UPS, you can simplify everything from labeling to lot tracking just like GENSPOW.

If you’re handling batteries, chargers, liquids, or other hazardous materials, and you’re worried about getting your labels and shipments right, it’s time to upgrade.

Ready to Stay Compliant and Ship Hazardous Material with Confidence?

✅ Print DOT hazmat labels with proper identification numbers

✅ Track every battery lot to the right customer

✅ Add markings to your outer packaging with ease

✅ Make your workers aware and trained through automated workflows

✅ Avoid scratches, mislabeling, and compliance mistakes

✅ Keep your warehouse team efficient, safe, and audit-ready

🔗 Visit www.pulpowms.com to learn how.

🔋 Check out GENSPOW and their Shopify store at gensace.de