# Carriage of Dangerous Goods

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Carriage of dangerous goods covers the transport of substances and articles that pose a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment due to their chemical, physical, or biological properties.

Carriage of dangerous goods covers the transport of substances and articles that pose a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment due to their chemical, physical, or biological properties. Each mode of transport is governed by a dedicated international framework: ADR for road, RID for rail, the IMDG Code for sea, and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for air freight. These regimes prescribe mandatory requirements for classification, packaging, marking, labelling, and documentation. Carriers and forwarders must deploy trained personnel, hold the required approvals, and maintain documented emergency procedures. Non-compliance can result in substantial fines, cargo rejection at the point of acceptance, and civil liability.

**Source:** [https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods](https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Carriage of Dangerous Goods |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 106 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods |

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