Dangerous goods handling procedures

Operator Variations are more restrictive than the provisions contained in the lATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

How to ship dangerous goods

  1. Operator Variations

    Operator Variations of Cathay Cargo

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  2. Hidden dangerous goods awareness

    With the aim to preventing undeclared dangerous goods transport as general cargo, please refer to IATA DGR 2.2.4 for typical examples of hidden dangerous goods.

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  1. Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods

    Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DGD) must be completed by the shipper or its appointed agent in TWO COPIES as required by IATA DGR. The diagonal hatchings printed vertically in the left and right margins must be printed in red.

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  2. Lithium battery

    Refer to IATA Lithium Battery Guidance document

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Transporting dangerous goods?

Cathay Dangerous Goods

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Our Dangerous Goods acceptance examination ensures your shipment arrives in a safe condition.

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