ADR road freight, IATA air cargo, and IMDG sea freight for dangerous goods from Portugal. Compliant handling, correct documentation, and certified carriers.
Dangerous goods (hazmat) are goods that pose a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment. They are regulated by ADR (road), IATA DGR (air), and IMDG (sea) — each with specific classification, packaging, labelling, and documentation requirements. Cargosender works with certified carriers and DG experts to ensure your hazmat shipments comply with all regulations.
All road transport of dangerous goods uses ADR-certified drivers and vehicles with the required safety equipment.
We prepare or review the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods, transport emergency cards (TREMCARD), and MSDS.
UN-certified packaging required for each DG class. We advise on the correct packaging and UN specification.
Lithium batteries, aerosols, and chemicals classified to IATA 9 classes. Our team identifies the correct PI (packing instruction).
Identify UN number, hazard class, packing group, and proper shipping name.
Shipper's Declaration completed and signed. MSDS provided to carrier.
Pack in UN-specification packaging with correct DG labels and marks.
Carrier confirms DG acceptance. ADR vehicle or IATA DG-accepted cargo sent.
Higher hazard classes (Class 1 explosives, Class 6 toxic) require more specialist handling and cost more to ship.
Dangerous goods declarations, ADR transport documents, and MSDS add preparation cost vs. standard freight.
UN-spec packaging (marked with UN number and packing code) is mandatory and costs more than standard cartons.
Some DG classes are prohibited on passenger aircraft or require cargo-only aircraft — limiting route options and increasing cost.
Exceeding limited quantity (LQ) or excepted quantity (EQ) thresholds triggers full DG requirements and higher carrier fees.
Many consumer goods qualify as Limited Quantity (LQ) — simpler documentation and lower handling fees than full DG.
Multiple DG shipments to the same destination consolidated reduce per-shipment documentation costs.
ADR road freight for DG is generally 40–60% cheaper than IATA air freight where transit time allows.
Dangerous goods shipments carry additional DG handling fees from carriers (typically €20–€100 per shipment depending on class and mode). For air freight, IATA carriers charge a DGR acceptance fee per AWB. These are included in Cargosender's dangerous goods quotes.
If your product contains flammable liquids (perfumes, paints), lithium batteries, pressurised gases (aerosols), acids/corrosives, or certain chemicals, it is likely classified as dangerous. Check with our DG team before shipping.
Yes, with restrictions. Lithium-ion batteries (UN 3480, UN 3481) are the most common DG in e-commerce. Devices with batteries installed (PI 966/968/970, Section II) can ship on passenger aircraft within quantity limits. Loose batteries (Section I or II, PI 965/967/969) face stricter limits.
A packing instruction (PI) specifies exactly how a dangerous good must be packaged for transport. It is defined by IATA for air, ADR for road, and IMDG for sea. Using incorrect packaging is a regulatory violation and voids carrier liability.
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Yes. All services include door-to-door collection. Choose your pickup date during checkout.
Yes. A tracking link is sent to your email when the carrier scans the label at collection.
Contact our support team. We investigate with the carrier and keep you updated. Compensation may apply on express-guaranteed services.
Bookings can be cancelled before collection for a full refund. After collection, changes depend on the carrier's in-transit policy.
ADR, IATA DGR, and IMDG compliant shipping from Portugal. Contact our DG team for a quote.