Dangerous goods

Cargo information first. Acceptance after review.

Dynamic Solvents reviews dangerous-goods transport enquiries from its Cape Town base in South Africa. Disclose classification, packaging, quantity and safety information before a movement is considered. Acceptance depends on review of the cargo, equipment, route and applicable requirements.

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Illustrative cargo inspector beside secured steel drums in a freight shed.

Use the transport classification supplied for the goods.

A product or trade name alone does not give the information needed for dangerous-goods transport. Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class or division, subsidiary risks and packing group where assigned, together with quantity and package details. The CTU Code lists these core transport-information items and distinguishes requirements by mode and journey.

If you are unsure whether the goods are classified for transport, ask the supplier or a suitably qualified person for the correct information before submitting the movement as ordinary cargo.

Prepare these details.

Transport identification.

UN number, proper shipping name, class or division, subsidiary hazards and packing group where applicable. Identify any additional commodity-specific transport conditions.

Safety and emergency information.

Current safety data sheet, any available dangerous-goods declaration or transport emergency information, and the responsible supplier or technical contact. These are separate items in the cargo review.

Packaging and quantity.

Number and type of packages, total quantity, gross weight and the condition of the packaging. Disclose damaged packaging, leaking goods, mixed loads and any proposed consolidation.

Route and handovers.

Exact collection and delivery locations, site contacts, handling arrangements, ready date and required delivery timing. Identify any sea leg, border crossing or other transport mode.

Review the whole movement.

South African dangerous-goods road transport falls within the National Road Traffic Act and its regulations, with incorporated SANS standards covering matters such as identification, packaging, operational requirements and emergency information. Driver training, vehicle suitability and documentation form part of the applicable requirements. See the Department of Transport's framework guidance and its driver and vehicle presentation.

The review must identify which requirements apply to the actual goods, quantities, equipment, route and transport modes. A general service description does not establish acceptance of a class or commodity.

Information and package condition matter.

The CTU Code describes the consignor's responsibilities for correct classification, packaging and marking under the applicable requirements, and warns against damaged packages and incompatible goods being packed together. Share the relevant information and constraints early so suitability can be reviewed before arrangements are confirmed.

Safety & compliance

From cargo brief to next steps.

Share the brief

Describe the cargo, collection and delivery points, and timing.

Review requirements

The team assesses the service, handling and documents needed.

Confirm arrangements

Discuss the movement plan and any information still required.

Prepare a useful brief.

Cargo planning guide

Work through route, handling and documentation questions.

Cargo planning guide

Quote checklist

Collect the information needed for the request.

Quote checklist

Send the complete cargo information.

Include classification, quantity, packaging, safety documents and route details with the enquiry. A form submission starts the review; it does not confirm dangerous-goods acceptance.

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