Which dangerous goods do you ship?
- Lithium batteries: loose batteries and batteries packed with or inside equipment
- Chemicals and flammable liquids: paints, adhesives, solvents, aerosols and samples
- Dry ice: for frozen pharma and food shipments, declared as a dangerous good
- Aircraft parts classed as DG: for example oxygen generators and fire extinguisher bottles, also as AOG shipments
- Other classes: ask us with the Safety Data Sheet and we will check what is possible
How does a DG shipment work with us?
- You send the Safety Data Sheet, UN number and shipment details.
- We check the classification and whether the goods can fly on passenger or only on cargo aircraft.
- We book space with an airline that accepts the goods and confirm the packing, marks, labels and documents needed.
- We prepare the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods with you and tender the shipment at the terminal.
Sea and road
By sea, dangerous goods travel under the IMDG Code and by road under ADR. We arrange these with shipping lines and hauliers that accept the goods, subject to their approval.
Updated 12 October 2026
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What counts as dangerous goods?
Anything that can endanger people, the aircraft or other cargo during transport: for example lithium batteries, paints, aerosols, flammable liquids, chemicals, magnetised material and dry ice. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations list them in nine classes.
Can lithium batteries go by air?
Often yes, when they are classified, packed and labelled correctly. The rules depend on the battery type, its energy and whether it is packed with or inside equipment. Send the UN 38.3 test summary and the Safety Data Sheet before booking.
Can all dangerous goods fly?
No. Some substances are forbidden in air transport, and some may only fly on cargo aircraft, which can affect the routing and transit time. We tell you before booking which option is possible.
What do you need from me?
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS), the UN number, the quantity and type of packaging, dimensions, weight and the pickup and delivery addresses.
Request a DG quote
Send the Safety Data Sheet, UN number, packaging, dimensions, weight, pickup and delivery addresses and ready date.
We reply within 1 hour on working days when all shipment details are provided.
