Skip to content
Ship-Safe-with-Dangerous-Goods-101 1600x800

Dangerous Goods 101 (11 MIN)

Ship Safe with Dangerous Goods 101

Ensure safe shipping with an overview of when and how to declare dangerous goods. Start now to take command of compliance.

Your Key Takeaways

Dangerous goods must be transported according to international rules. You’ll need a certified Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to start.

Be sure to to package, mark, label, and document all dangerous goods correctly. Shippers are accountable for hidden or mis-declared cargo.

Dangerous goods compliance is non-negotiable. Even those shipping non-DG cargo need basic training to help create safer supply chains.

Go Further

Expand your knowledge. Explore related topics to enhance your knowledge and skills.

3 Lessons (7 MIN)

Cargo Insurance

Learn how cargo insurance can offset loss that general policies can’t. Know the risks, so you can fit policies to your supply chain.

3 Lessons (5 MIN)

Freight Forwarding 101

Learn the basics of freight forwarding, how it fits into global trade, and why companies choose freight forwarders over handling the logistics themselves.

3 Lessons (7 MIN)

Ocean FCL 101

Learn what FCL freight is, its different purposes, and an overview of the shipment lifecycle.