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Conveyance of Dangerous Goods

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

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Last updated: 23 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/

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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.