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The 9 Dangerous Goods Classes, With Everyday Examples
Most dangerous goods problems start with a shipper who did not know their product was regulated. Here are the nine classes and the everyday goods that fall into them.
The Dangerous Goods Declaration: How to Get It Right
Most dangerous goods declarations are refused for the order of words in the shipping name, not for anything about the cargo. Here is how to complete one properly.
Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air and Sea in 2026
Lithium batteries are the most heavily regulated everyday cargo in freight, and the rules changed on 1 January 2026 for batteries shipped inside equipment.
Segregation and Stowage of Dangerous Goods at Sea
Two containers that are each perfectly safe can be a serious hazard side by side. Segregation is why a dangerous goods booking takes longer and costs more.
Limited and Excepted Quantities: When Full DG Rules Do Not Apply
Small quantities in small inner packagings pose less risk, and the regulations recognise it. Two separate regimes exist and they are frequently confused.
Shipping Dangerous Goods: IMDG Code and IATA Regulations Explained
Sea and air both descend from the UN Model Regulations, so the classes match. Almost everything after classification is stricter by air, sometimes prohibitively.
Marine Pollutants and UN Numbers: Getting Classification Right
Marine pollutant status is an extra label on top of whatever your cargo already is. Plenty of ordinary products qualify, including detergents and paints.
Dangerous Goods Training and Certification for Freight Forwarders
Any forwarder staff member who prepares, accepts or signs for dangerous goods needs function-specific training, refreshed on a fixed cycle and backed by records. Here is what IATA, the IMDG Code and 49 CFR require, and an internal control that stops untrained acceptance.