{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"DG Surcharge","description":"A DG (dangerous goods) surcharge is levied by carriers and freight forwarders whenever a shipment contains hazardous materials subject to regulatory controls. The charge covers compliance-driven costs: proper packaging and labelling, preparation of dangerous goods declarations, crew and staff training, and adherence to the applicable regulatory regime—IMDG for sea freight, IATA DGR for air cargo, ADR for road transport. Rates vary by hazard class, quantity, and mode and are typically assessed pe","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/dg-surcharge","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T19:17:53.462736","citation":"https://www.freightos.com/glossary/dg-surcharge/","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/dg-surcharge","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"DG Surcharge · A DG (dangerous goods) surcharge is levied by carriers and freight forwarders whenever a shipment contains hazardous materials subject to regulatory controls. · Quelle: https://www.freightos.com/glossary/dg-surcharge/"}