# Conveyance of Dangerous Goods

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Transporting goods whose chemical or physical properties can endanger people, property, or the environment demands strict compliance with internationally agreed dangerous goods regulations.

Transporting goods whose chemical or physical properties can endanger people, property, or the environment demands strict compliance with internationally agreed dangerous goods regulations. Hazardous materials – including gases, explosives, flammable liquids, toxic chemicals, radioactive substances, and corrosives – are assigned to standardised hazard classes common to all modes. Each mode of transport operates under its own regulatory framework: ADR for road, RID for rail, the IMDG Code for sea, and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA-DGR) for air cargo. Shippers, freight forwarders, and carriers must correctly classify goods, use approved packaging and markings, and produce mandatory documents such as dangerous goods declarations and safety data sheets; valid training certificates are required throughout the supply chain. Non-compliance can result in shipment refusal, substantial fines, and criminal liability.

**Source:** [https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/](https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Conveyance of Dangerous Goods |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 126 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/ |

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