Dangerous Goods (DG)
Dangerous Goods (DG) are substances or items that pose a potential risk to people, property, or the environment during transport. To ensure safety, these goods are subject to strict international regulations regarding classification, packaging, labeling, and handling. Therefore, we ensure full compliance with these rules by following international standards and investing in continuous training.
Classes of Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods are classified into nine main classes according to the UN Model Regulations:
- Explosives
- Gases (flammable, non-flammable, toxic)
- Flammable liquids
- Flammable solids
- Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
- Toxic and infectious substances
- Radioactive material
- Corrosives
- Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
For details on accepted Dangerous Goods, see our downloadable Handling Protocol below.
Warehouse delivery checklist
To ensure safe, compliant, and efficient handling, the following requirements must be met when delivering DG to our warehouse:
Provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Ensure packaging is clearly visible, undamaged, and compliant with international standards (e.g., UN/ADR)
Pack Dangerous Goods separately from non-DG products
Clearly label all Dangerous Goods shipments
List hazardous substances in the shipping document
Check whether goods contain lithium batteries
Notify the warehouse in advance of the delivery
Dangerous Goods handling protocol
At Marinetrans, we take the handling of Dangerous Goods very seriously. To ensure the highest safety and compliance standards, we’ve developed a clear protocol outlining our requirements for packaging, labeling, and documentation. Download this guide to understand how we manage DG shipments responsibly
Downloads
For more information about our DG handling requirements, download our Dangerous Goods Checklist.
Regulations and compliance
At all Marinetrans facilities, we strictly follow the latest rules and industry standards, please refer to the links below:
