Dangerous Goods Handling

Safe, compliant and professionally managed transport of hazardous materials by air.

Dangerous goods packaging and labelling for air transport

Hazardous materials require specialised care

Dangerous goods (DG) cannot be treated like ordinary cargo. Incorrect classification, packing or documentation can lead to refusal, delays, fines or serious safety incidents.

Biashara Cargo provides structured support for the air transport of dangerous goods in line with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and applicable national rules.

What our DG service covers

Guidance on classification and identification of dangerous goods
Advice on correct packing, marking and labelling
Preparation or checking of Shipper’s Declaration and supporting documents
Coordination with airlines that accept the specific class of DG
Acceptance checks and liaison with ground handlers
Support for both export and import DG movements

Examples of cargo we assist with

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Lithium batteries

Including equipment containing batteries

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Chemicals & reagents

Laboratory and industrial chemicals

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Aerosols & gases

Compressed and liquefied gases

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Flammable liquids

Paints, solvents and similar products

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Medical & diagnostic

Certain infectious or diagnostic substances

Note: Acceptance always depends on the specific UN number, packing group, quantity and airline policy.

How we manage dangerous goods shipments

Initial assessment

We review the product details, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and intended packing to confirm whether air transport is possible.

Compliance planning

Classification, packing instructions, marking, labelling and documentation requirements are confirmed.

Airline & acceptance coordination

We book with carriers that accept the specific DG and ensure the cargo meets their acceptance criteria.

Final checks & uplift

Documents and packaging are verified before the cargo is accepted for flight.

Important points

✓ We work strictly within IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and airline policies
✓ Not every substance can travel by air — we will tell you honestly if a movement is not feasible
✓ Early engagement with full product information saves time and cost
✓ Safety and compliance always come before speed