Dangerous goods shipping ADR DGR IMO — Unitransports

IATA Certified · ADR · DGR · IMO/IMDG · ISO 9001 Bureau Veritas · Since 1961

Dangerous Goods Shipping
ADR · DGR · IMO
— By Air, Sea and Road.

We have managed international dangerous goods shipments for businesses since 1961. As certified IATA agents, we ensure compliance with ADR, IATA DGR and IMDG/IMO requirements across every mode of transport. ISO 9001 certified by Bureau Veritas.

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Air Freight — IATA DGR

Certified IATA agents / Shipper’s Declaration / Full UN classification

Sea Freight — IMDG/IMO

IMDG/IMO compliance / IMO documentation / Classes 1–9 handled

Road Freight — ADR

European ADR transport / Special permits / CMR documentation

The Challenge We Solve

Mistakes in dangerous goods shipping have serious consequences.

An incorrect classification can stop a shipment at the airport.

Packaging that fails to meet IATA DGR requirements will be rejected by the airline. An error in the Shipper’s Declaration can result in severe penalties.

Businesses shipping dangerous goods need a freight forwarder with proven regulatory expertise — not one learning on the job. We have been handling these shipments since 1961, with certified expertise in IATA DGR, IMDG and ADR.

The Three Main Risks
  • Incorrect classification → Carrier rejection, shipment delays and penalties → Full UN classification review (Classes 1–9) by our certified IATA team
  • Incomplete documentation → Shipment delays and penalties → Complete preparation of the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods and all IMDG and ADR documentation — fully checked before handover to the carrier
  • Non-compliant packaging → Rejection by the airline → Guidance on packaging compliant with IATA DGR, IMDG and ADR requirements, including a pre-shipment check

Our Dangerous Goods Services

Air Freight — IATA DGR

As certified IATA agents since 1994, we verify classification and documentation and manage dangerous goods air freight in full compliance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

  • Full classification: class, division, UN number and packing group
  • Review of the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DGD)
  • Packaging compliance checks against IATA DGR Packing Instructions
  • Shipment handling for lithium batteries under Sections I, II, IA and IB
  • Coordination with airlines for dangerous goods acceptance

Sea Freight — IMDG / IMO

We manage dangerous goods sea freight in compliance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.

  • IMDG classification: class, UN number, packing group, EmS and MFAG
  • Review of the IMO Dangerous Goods Declaration
  • FCL and LCL dangerous goods shipment management
  • Coordination with shipping lines for booking and acceptance in accordance with the IMDG Code

Road Freight — ADR

For road shipments across Europe, we transport dangerous goods in accordance with the European ADR Agreement.

  • ADR classification and compliance checks
  • Review of all ADR transport documentation
  • Selection of ADR-qualified carriers operating certified vehicles
  • Multimodal coordination: ADR + air or ADR + sea

Dangerous Goods Advice and Classification

Unsure whether your goods are classified as dangerous? Our certified IATA team provides pre-shipment classification support, reducing the risk of errors that can delay or stop your shipment.

  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) review for accurate classification
  • Assessment of eligibility for limited or excepted quantity provisions
  • Advice on the most suitable packaging for the applicable regulations and destination

Dangerous Goods Classes We Handle

We handle all eight dangerous goods classes covered by IATA DGR, IMDG and ADR regulations:

1
Explosivesfireworks and civilian ammunition — subject to special authorisations
2
Gasescompressed, liquefied or dissolved — including propane, nitrogen and aerosols
3
Flammable liquidssolvents, paints, fuels, industrial alcohol and essential oils
4
Flammable solidssulphur, phosphorus and self-heating substances
5
Oxidising substances and organic peroxides
6
Toxic and infectious substanceschemical reagents and biological samples (UN 2814/2900)
8
Corrosive substancesacids, alkalis, lead-acid batteries and sodium hydroxide
9
Miscellaneous dangerous goodsdry ice (UN 1845) and lithium batteries (UN 3480/3481, UN 3090/3091)

Lithium batteries (Class 9, UN 3480/3481, UN 3090/3091) are among the goods most frequently mishandled. Contact us before you ship.

Why Trust Us with Your Dangerous Goods Shipments

When shipping dangerous goods, there is no room for error.

We have been handling dangerous goods since 1961 and have been certified IATA agents and FIATA members since 1994. Our ISO 9001 certification by Bureau Veritas ensures documented, auditable procedures for every type of dangerous goods shipment.

Credentials
  • IATA Agent — certified IATA DGR agent — since 1994
  • FIATA Member — since 1994
  • ISO 9001 — certified by Bureau Veritas — since 2019
  • World Freight Group — since 1995
  • SFN Network — Specialist Freight Networks — since 2016
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