Dangerous Goods Handling
IATA DGR Certified Hazardous Materials Transport
Shipping dangerous goods requires expertise, precision, and strict regulatory compliance. As an IATA DGR certified freight forwarder, Unicore Overseas has the knowledge and experience to safely handle your hazardous materials shipments across all transport modes.
Key Features
Frequently Asked Questions
What are dangerous goods?
Dangerous goods (also called hazardous materials or DG) are substances that pose risks to health, safety, property, or the environment during transport. They include items like batteries, chemicals, flammable liquids, gases, and more.
Do you need special certification to ship dangerous goods?
Yes, shipping dangerous goods requires special certification and training. Unicore Overseas is IATA DGR certified, meaning our staff are trained to handle, document, and ship dangerous goods in compliance with international regulations.
What classes of dangerous goods can you handle?
We handle all 9 classes of dangerous goods: explosives, gases, flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizing substances, toxic substances, radioactive materials, corrosives, and miscellaneous dangerous goods including lithium batteries.
What documentation is required for dangerous goods shipments?
Dangerous goods require specific documentation including: Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), proper labeling and marking, packing certificates, and transport documentation. Our DGR certified team will prepare all required paperwork and ensure full compliance with IATA, ADR, and IMDG regulations.
How do you ensure safe handling of dangerous goods?
We follow strict safety protocols including proper classification, approved packaging and labeling, segregation from incompatible materials, trained personnel at every stage, 24/7 emergency response capability, and full compliance with international regulations. All our dangerous goods shipments are handled by IATA DGR certified specialists.
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