Shipping dangerous goods

If you’re sending freight that is classified as ‘Dangerous Goods’ according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code. The dangerous goods classes specified by the IMDG Code are as follows:

• Class 1: Explosives
• Class 2: Gases – Compressed, Liquefied, or Dissolved under Pressure
• Class 3: Flammable Liquids
• Class 4: Flammable Solids or Substances
• Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances
• Class 7: Radioactive Substances
• Class 8: Corrosives
• Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles

Our employees can follow the guidelines specific to each class when handling, storing, and transporting your dangerous goods so the risks associated with them can be mitigated, ensuring their safety and the protection of the marine environment. It will also prepare emergency services for the correct intervention in the event of an accident.

It is important when completing a DGN to be as accurate as possible, any errors or mistakes could affect compliance and safety. Below you’ll find a list of important fields you need to fill out on the DGN:

• Exporter
• Consignee/s
• Freight forwarder
• Vessel number
• Booking number
• Port of loading and discharge
• UN number
• Dangerous goods class
• Packing group
• Cargo details
• Net and gross weight
• Flashpoint (if applicable)
• Container number
• Seal number
• Signatures