Air Freight Packaging and Dangerous Goods Dispatch

Transport of dangerous goods is subject to both national and international legislation.

When transporting dangerous goods it is essential that the transport is conducted safely and in full compliance with relevant regulations. While shipping dangerous goods by air, it is crucial to take into account the potential adverse effects of temperature, pressure and humidity variations, as well as the risk of damage due to vibrations and improper handling.

SGS specializes in all aspects of the carriage of dangerous goods, from identification to packaging, marking, labeling and documentation. We handle nearly every class of dangerous goods across a wide range of products, including:

Chemicals
Fine chemicals
Petrochemicals
Petroleum products
Liquefied gases
Aerosols
Cosmetics
Paints
Batteries
Dry-ice
Infectious substances
Explosives

Our services include:

Handling, packing and documentation of dangerous goods in UN-approved packaging either from our SGS locations or at the customer’s premises
Pick-up, collection and storage of dangerous goods
Identification, marking and labeling in accordance with applicable regulations
Re-packing of damaged goods
Re-packing according to the maximum net quantities allowed per package
Completion of the IATA Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods and other required transport documents
National and International transport arrangements
Dangerous goods safety advisor
Dry-ice service
Biologistic services to hospitals, universities and research laboratories

Goods can be collected and delivered by SGS in-house or third-party courier company. Our offices and warehouses are strategically located at Amsterdam and Brussels International Airports and other regional airports and in Spijkenisse, in the heart of Rotterdam Seaport, guaranteeing a fast delivery to your customers worldwide.

Find out how our dangerous goods services can support your operations.