Air freight for dangerous goods

What cargoes are considered dangerous?

Dangerous goods include all substances, the violation of the rules of transportation, storage and loading of which will create a danger to human health, cause damage to the environment, and cause damage to an aircraft. In turn, hazardous substances have a certain classification according to the degree of danger.

You may be surprised to learn that some items are considered dangerous goods. These include aerosols, perfumes, and any devices with lithium batteries, such as mobile phones or laptops.

Can I know more about this?

There are nine classes and several subclasses of dangerous goods. The class your shipment falls into determines how it is packaged, what labels you need to apply, and how it is transported.

The system of cargo hazard classes was developed by the UN and includes 9 main categories, which specify the characteristics of a particular cargo:

• Class 1. Explosives.
• Class 2. Gases.
• Class 3. Flammable liquids.
• Class 4.1 / 4.2 / 4.3. Flammable Solids.
• Class 5.1 / 5.2. Oxidizing Substances.
• Class 6.1 / 6.2. Toxic Infectious Substances.
• Class 7. Radioactives.
• Class 8. Corrosives.
• Class 9. Miscellaneous.

Are there any other labels I should look out for?
If you see any of the labels below on items you wish to ship, please contact us.

Where can I find more detailed information?

If you are unsure whether your shipment is hazardous, ask the manufacturer or supplier for a Material Safety Data Sheet. If it has a UN classification number, the item is hazardous. You can also contact us.

Who is responsible?

The shipper is responsible for the correct packaging, labeling, declaration of dangerous goods and preparation of documentation that meets the requirements of the countries of origin, transit and destination.
We try to make it as easy as possible for you to comply with all these rules. Working as one team, we will deliver your dangerous goods quickly.

Okay, so how do I ship dangerous goods?

There is no single standard procedure for shipping dangerous goods. It all depends on what exactly you are shipping. Therefore, we recommend that you contact our specialists using the button below. They will help you arrange the delivery.

The air transportation of dangerous goods is regulated by the relevant UN standards. When transporting dangerous goods by air, in particular, it is necessary to comply with a number of rules:

• Marking of goods according to the classifier, application of danger signs in accordance with the instructions for the safe international transport of dangerous goods by air of ICAO (IATA).
• Declaration of dangerous goods: air waybill - AWB, declaration of dangerous goods - "Dangerous Goods Declaration".
• Compliance with packaging and storage requirements in accordance with the ICAO (IATA) Instructions for the Safe International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.