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Arrangement of Dangerous Goods Shipments

When a consignment contains dangerous goods, the applicable regulatory framework depends on the mode of transport: ADR for road, RID for rail, IMDG for sea, and IATA-DGR for air.

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When a consignment contains dangerous goods, the applicable regulatory framework depends on the mode of transport: ADR for road, RID for rail, IMDG for sea, and IATA-DGR for air.

Shippers and freight forwarders must verify that the goods are acceptable for carriage, classify them correctly, and derive the corresponding requirements for packaging, hazard labelling, and…

The shipping documentation – including the dangerous goods declaration – must be complete and accurate before loading commences.

Last updated: 16 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/manual/manualrev5/Rev5_English.html

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When a consignment contains dangerous goods, the applicable regulatory framework depends on the mode of transport: ADR for road, RID for rail, IMDG for sea, and IATA-DGR for air. Shippers and freight forwarders must verify that the goods are acceptable for carriage, classify them correctly, and derive the corresponding requirements for packaging, hazard labelling, and documentation. The shipping documentation – including the dangerous goods declaration – must be complete and accurate before loading commences. In practice, a designated dangerous goods safety adviser coordinates these steps with operations, documentation teams, and regulatory authorities. Non-compliance exposes all parties to fines, operating bans, and civil liability.

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