Common Dangerous Goods Classes

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• Class 1   Explosives

• Class 2  Gases

• Class 3  Flammable 

• Class 4  Flammable Solids

• Class 5  Oxidizers & Organic Peroxides

• Class 6  Toxic & Infectious

• Class 7  Radioactive Material

• Class 8  Corrosives

• Class 9  Miscellaneous DG

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Operational Considerations

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Air Freight

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• Passenger aircraft restrictions differ from cargo aircraft restrictions

• Some dangerous goods are accepted only on freighter aircraft

• Operator variations may override standard compatibility guidance

• Security and technical checks may delay departures

• Final acceptance occurs at cargo tender stage

 

Sea Freight

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• IMDG segregation rules apply inside containers and vessel stowage

• Temperature-sensitive DG cargo may require reefer monitoring

• Certain DG combinations require physical separation

 

Road Freight

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• ADR restrictions vary by route and country

• Tunnel restrictions may apply

• Vehicle placarding requirements may apply depending on quantities

 

Packaging & Handling Notes

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• UN-certified packaging may be required

• Overpacks must remain correctly marked and labelled

• Damaged DG cargo may be rejected

• Leakage, contamination, or undeclared DG cargo may result in fines and/or cargo destruction

• Non-stackable or oversized DG cargo may incur additional operational charges

• Drums and cylinders may require special handling depending on carrier acceptance policy

 

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Need Assistance With Dangerous Goods?

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Our team can assist with:

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• DG shipment reviews

• MSDS checks

• Airline acceptance guidance

• Lithium battery shipments

• Packaging coordination

• DG documentation support

• Air, sea, and road freight solutions

 

Contact Interfreight Logistics for operational guidance and dangerous goods transport support.