Keep these tips in mind for every Dangerous Goods shipment
- Pack your goods properly
- Mark and label correctly
- Complete the declaration in full
- Training
1. Pack your goods properly
Throughly check your dangerous goods meet packaging requirements of the relevant regulations as airport and port staff will inspect every dangerous goods shipment for things affecting the package’s integrity, such as leaks and breakages.
2. Mark & label correctly
Ensure all required markings (such as the UN number, proper shipping name and the consignor & consignee names and addresses) along with all required labels (such as hazard class and applicable sub-division, Limited Quantity, Cargo Aircraft Only [if applicable] etc) are clearly visible on the outside and do not overlap. Labels should be placed on the outward facing sides of your packages (not top and bottom) so handling staff can see them at all times and check that they do not contain any graphical errors.
3. Complete the declaration in full
The Declaration of Dangerous Goods is a form prepared by the shipper to certify the package is in accordance with the transport regulations. If a single required field is not filled out or contains errors (with the exception of Air Way Bill Number, and Airport of Departure and Arrival), your shipment will most likely be rejected on the spot.
4. Training
Legislation requires all personnel involved with handling dangerous goods shipments for transport undergo function-specific training. Maintain regular re-training to ensure operations meet the current regulations and to keep procedures fresh in mind.
Should you have any questions or require our team to check-over your DG package, don’t hesitate to contact the office. We guarantee 100% compliance.
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