Dangerous Goods
Navigating through the hazards of international logistics
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Dangerous goods are items which present a hazard to human health and safety and must be treated with extreme care. Evolution is able to construct transport solutions for Dangerous Goods to reliably meet even the tightest of deadlines.
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Dangerous Goods Logistics FAQs
What are considered dangerous goods in logistics?
Dangerous goods shipping involves the movement of items with hazardous properties which, if not properly handled, present a hazard to human health and safety.
What are the nine classes/divisions of dangerous goods?
The following is for information purposes only. Contact Evolution Time Critical for specific guidance on shipping dangerous goods.
UN Class | Dangerous Goods | Division(s) | Classification |
1 | Explosives | 1.1 – 1.6 | Explosive |
2
| Gases
| 2.1 | Flammable gas |
2.2 | Non-flammable, non-toxic gas | ||
2.3 | Toxic gas | ||
3 | Flammable liquid |
| Flammable liquid |
4 | Flammable solids | 4.1 | Flammable solid |
4.2 | Spontaneously combustible substance | ||
4.3 | Substance which in contact with water emits flammable gas | ||
5 | Oxidising substances | 5.1 | Oxidising substance |
5.2 | Organic peroxide | ||
6 | Toxic substances | 6.1 | Toxic substance |
6.2 | Infectious substance | ||
7 | Radioactive material |
| Radioactive material |
8 | Corrosive substances |
| Corrosive substance |
9 | Miscellaneous dangerous goods |
| Miscellaneous dangerous goods |
What is the difference between special-care items, regulated items and dangerous goods?
Dangerous Goods are defined by chemical definitions and classification criteria in the Transport Regulations. Special care or Regulated items will depend on the context and definition of the words
What dangerous goods labels should I use?
*https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-dangerous-goods
**https://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/packaging.htm
Dangerous Goods Hazard Class Labels are again defined in the Modal Transport Regulations and recognised internationally There are 9 classes and subdivisions which each have distinctive Hazard Labels
Can I ship multiple dangerous goods in the same package?
Yes as long as the chemicals do not react dangerously within the package. ADR the road regulations have unique mixed packaging restrictions. IMDG sea regulations has segregation requirements IATA/ICAO has general restrictions
Is there a limit on the number or volume of dangerous goods that I can ship?
By surface you have package. large package and tank options by air there are different package quantity restrictions dependent on Passenger/Cargo or Cargo only. IBC,s are now allowed for some substances. Generally there is no limit on the overall quantity just individual package/tank restrictions
What dangerous goods can be shipped together?
Each set of dangerous goods regulations has different restrictions
Can dangerous goods be transported by air?
Yes in compliance with IATA/ICAO
Can dangerous goods be transported by sea?
Yes in compliance with IMDG
Can dangerous goods be transported by road?
Yes domestically in Compliance with CDG-TPER UK transport regulations and internationally ADR
Do I need a dangerous goods certificate?
No but you MUST undertake training that covers 1 General Awareness 2 Function Specific 3 Safety Airfreight training specifically emphasises that any training must ensure that the trainee can demonstrate “competency” which is the same as but not specifically defined as “Function Specific”
How do you calculate shipping and logistics costs for dangerous goods?
There is no specific formulae, get in contact for a bespoke quote.
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