Dangerous Goods Declaration · DGD
The shipper's signed declaration that hazardous cargo is correctly classified, packed, marked and labelled. Required for every dangerous goods shipment, in the form each mode demands.
- Issued by
- The shipper, signed by a person trained in dangerous goods rules.
- When it's needed
- Any cargo classified as dangerous — including lithium batteries, aerosols, paints and many chemicals. Sea: IMDG Code; air: IATA DGR; road: ADR; rail: RID.
- Transport
- Sea, Air, Road, Rail
What it contains
- UN number and proper shipping name
- Hazard class and packing group
- Number and type of packages, net and gross quantity
- Flash point and marine pollutant status where relevant
- 24-hour emergency contact
- Signed declaration by the shipper
Practical tips
- Tell us about dangerous goods before booking — not every vessel, aircraft or route accepts every class.
- Undeclared dangerous goods lead to heavy fines and can be refused at the terminal or airport.
- Always send the safety data sheet (SDS) with the booking.
Not sure which documents you need?
Send us the route and the goods — we'll list the documents and prepare the transport ones for you.
Contact usOther shipping documents
Bill of LadingSea WaybillAir WaybillCMR Consignment NoteRail Consignment Note (CIM, SMGS, CIM/SMGS)Shipping InstructionsCommercial InvoicePacking ListCertificate of OriginExport DeclarationTransit Declaration (T1)Phytosanitary CertificateShipping documents
General guidance only — requirements depend on the goods, the countries involved and the contract. We check the documents needed for every booking.
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