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Dangerous Cargo

Your dangerous cargo is in safe hands.

Our experts will assist you with the entire shipping process, from advice on Dangerous Goods Regulations to packing, certification, loss prevention and final delivery, whether you're shipping pesticides, charcoal, or other potentially dangerous cargo.

Our experts at your service

Our experienced dangerous goods specialists will monitor every shipment from door to door to minimize risk and maximize safety. We can move your dangerous cargo across the continent faster with shorter transit times, more frequent services.

Why should you ship your dangerous cargo with us?

Seamless logistics

Our knowledgeable cargo management team is available to assist with all aspects of the shipping process, from cargo acceptance to regulations.

Faster approval

We collaborate with you to find the most cost-effective shipping solution in the shortest amount of time.

Peace of mind

A team of cargo management experts who understand the ins and outs of the industry, dedicated to ensuring that your logistics run smoothly.

Full transparency

Transparency in all processes throughout your supply chain.

Exceptional customer service

Cargo care and cargo management services that are second to none.

Sustainability

A shipping solution that will help you reduce your carbon footprint.

Dangerous cargo classification and symbols

1 Dangerous Cargo Classification
According to international regulations of IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code), dangerous goods are categorized into the following classes:

Class 1: Explosives
- Substances and objects that could cause a large-scale explosion.
- Substances and goods that have a chance of exploding, but not in a big way.
- Substances and goods that have fire hazard, are at a low risk of explosion, have a minor explosive hazard, or both, but not posing a risk of mass explosion.
- Substances and items which present no significant hazard.
- Extremely insensitive substance that pose a threat of a large-scale explosion.
- Goods that aren't sensitive and don't pose a threat of a large-scale explosion.
Class 2: Gases
- Flammable gases.
- Non-flammable, non-toxic gases.
- Toxic gases.
Class 3: Flammable Liquids

Class 4: Flammable Solids
- Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and desensitized explosives.
- Spontaneous ignitable substances.
- Substances emit flammable gases in contact with water.
Class 5: Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
- Oxidizing substances.
- Organic peroxides.
Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances
- Toxic substances.
- Infectious substances.
Class 7: Radioactive Material

Class 8: Corrosive Substances

Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles

2 Dangerous Goods Symbols

Dangerous Goods Classification
Note: For a description, hover your mouse over the image..
Class 1 : Explosives	Class 1 : Explosives	Class 1 : Explosives	Class 1 : Explosives
Class 1 : Explosives	Class 1 : Explosives	Class 2 : Gases	Class 2 : Gases
Class 2 : Gases	Class 2 : Gases	Class 3 : Flammable liquids	Class 3 : Flammable liquids
Class 3 : Flammable liquids	Class 4 : Flammable solids	Class 4 : Flammable solids	Class 4 : Flammable solids
Class 5 : Oxidizing agents	Class 5 : Organic peroxides	Class 6 : Poisonous toxic	Class 6 : Infectious substances
Class 7 : Radioactive substances	Class 7 : Radioactive substances	Class 7 : Radioactive substances	Class 7 : Radioactive substances
Class 8 : Corrosive substances	Class 8 : Corrosive substances	Class 9 : Miscellaneous

Specifications for cargo containers

Please keep in mind that dimensions vary depending on the container series.

Dry cargo

Dangerous cargo

Special cargo

Refrigerated cargo