01Typical goods and risks
Examples: LPG, aerosols, oxygen, nitrogen, ammonia, refrigerants, pressure cylinders.
Risks: Divided into 2.1 (flammable), 2.2 (non-flammable, non-toxic) and 2.3 (toxic). Pressure release and asphyxiation hazard.
Before every shipment, conduct a risk assessment for the specific packaging, loading and routing combination — especially for tunnels, ferry passages and transit countries with special regimes.
02ADR — road transport
ADR-Beförderungspapier, UN-zertifizierte Druckbehälter, Kennzeichnung mit Gefahrzettel.
Required: transport document per 5.4.1 ADR, UN packaging codes, hazard labels and orange warning panel on the vehicle. Drivers need the ADR certificate (basic and, if applicable, specialisation courses).
03IMDG — sea freight
IMDG-Code; Seefracht erlaubt, aber mit Stauungs-Vorschriften bei 2.3.
Notes such as "Stow away from living quarters" or the segregation group are defined in IMDG Code Part 7. Mandatory document: Dangerous Goods Declaration. Containers must be CSC-certified and stowed per the CTU Code.
04IATA — air freight
Aerosole 2.2 oft in Passenger-Aircraft erlaubt, 2.3 nur Cargo Aircraft Only.
IATA DGR is updated annually (currently 66th edition 2025). Operator variations (OV) of individual airlines are binding. Shipper's declaration is mandatory and often available electronically (eDG).
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Can Class 2 — Gases be transported by air?
Aerosole 2.2 oft in Passenger-Aircraft erlaubt, 2.3 nur Cargo Aircraft Only. Always check the current IATA DGR edition and operator variations.
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Content on this page is based on editorial research using recognized industry standards (ICC, IATA, IMO, WCO, FIATA) and is continuously updated. Last reviewed: 15 ottobre 2025.