# Dangerous Materials Air Freight

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> A shipper needs to move lithium batteries urgently by air – and immediately faces a process far more demanding than standard air freight.

A shipper needs to move lithium batteries urgently by air – and immediately faces a process far more demanding than standard air freight. Dangerous materials air freight is governed by the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR), the rulebook that airlines worldwide apply to the carriage of hazardous materials by air. Requirements include UN-specification packaging, prescribed hazard labels, and a fully completed Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods, along with mandatory segregation from other cargo. Many hazard classes are strictly restricted or outright prohibited in air transport, with separate rules applying to passenger aircraft versus all-cargo operations. Lead times, documentation workload, and freight rates are all substantially higher than for general air cargo.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Dangerous Materials Air Freight |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 112 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/ |

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