Hazardous cargo request and approval process include haz cargo request sent to shipping line, shipping line verifies the details provided, shipping line checks haz space on the vessel, shipping line confirms acceptance, client packs the container and affixes the correct haz labels, haz documentation is passed and container goes into the port/terminal, client fills up the haz packing declaration and gives a copy to the shipping line, shipping line provides the haz packing declaration to the ship along with haz cargo manifest.