Useful information
Dangerous goods classes and documents
Dangerous goods are classified under the IMDG Code, and acceptance of any class depends on the carrier and the port. Send us the class and the UN number before you book so we can check the cargo can move.
The IMDG classes
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Explosives |
| 2.1 | Flammable gases |
| 2.2 | Non-flammable, non-toxic gases |
| 2.3 | Toxic gases |
| 3 | Flammable liquids |
| 4.1 | Flammable solids |
| 4.2 | Substances liable to spontaneous combustion |
| 4.3 | Substances which emit flammable gases on contact with water |
| 5.1 | Oxidising substances |
| 5.2 | Organic peroxides |
| 6.1 | Toxic substances |
| 6.2 | Infectious substances |
| 7 | Radioactive material |
| 8 | Corrosive substances |
| 9 | Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles |
Documents you will need
- A current Material Safety Data Sheet in English.
- The shipper’s dangerous goods declaration, to the IMDG Code.
- A container packing certificate.
- Correct placarding and marking before the box is handed to the terminal.
Some classes carry line or port restrictions and acceptance must be checked before booking. In Iranian ports, a dangerous goods container attracts three times the storage tariff.
Moving dangerous goods?
Send us the safety data sheet and the UN number and we will check routing, acceptance and rates.
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