Dangerous Goods
Regulated materials classified, packed and declared correctly under international air transport rules.
Overview
Dangerous goods are articles or substances that can pose a risk to health, safety, property or the environment in flight. Air transport of these goods is governed by the ICAO Technical Instructions, which the airline industry applies through the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Many ordinary products are regulated without most shippers realising it — lithium batteries, perfume, paint, aerosols, magnets, dry ice and some cleaning products among them. Our role is to help you identify what applies, coordinate acceptance with the carrier and keep the shipment moving.
What this covers
- Lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries, and equipment containing them
- Flammable liquids, paints, adhesives, perfumes and aerosols
- Compressed and liquefied gases
- Corrosives, oxidisers and toxic or infectious substances
- Magnetised material and dry ice (miscellaneous Class 9)
How we handle it
Documents you will typically need
- Safety data sheet (SDS) for the product
- Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (signed by a trained shipper where required)
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Air waybill with the dangerous goods reference
Requirements vary by country, airline and commodity. We confirm exactly what applies to your shipment.