• Before any dangerous goods can be transported by air, it is important that they are identified correctly.

Every year over 1.25 million shipments of dangerous goods are transported by air, and this number is only expected to increase. With the increase in dangerous goods being shipped by air, it is imperative that safety regulations are properly adhered to.

When transporting cargo, it’s important to know what is considered dangerous goods. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) consider dangerous goods as articles or substances which can pose a hazard to health, safety, property, or the environment and materials which are included in the list of dangerous goods.

Before any dangerous goods can be transported by air, it is extremely important that they are identified correctly. The IATA DGR requires shippers to properly classify and identify the dangerous goods.