Dangerous goods

Prohibited & restricted
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How we treat goods that can impact health, safety, property, or the environment

To mitigate the potential risks associated with dangerous goods, we follow the regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and ensure the highest safety precautions are applied. Our team can assist you in issuing the required documents and certificates or we can arrange everything for you. Get in touch with us to find out more.

Class Acceptance Remarks
Class 1: Explosives ALL PROHIBITED
Class 2.1: Flammable gases Acceptance on a case-to-case basis
Class 2.2: Non flammable, Non toxic gases Acceptance on a case-to-case basis
Class 2.3: Toxic gases Acceptance on a case-to-case basis
Class 3: Flammable liquids Acceptance on a case-to-case basis All Class 3 cargoes which’s flashpoint under – 18 C Degrees are prohibited.
Class 4.1: Flammable solids Acceptance on a case-to-case basis Substances with a subsidiary risk “explosive (class 1)” are prohibited.
Class 4.2: Spontaneously combustible Acceptance on a case-to-case basis Survey report is required for UN 1383, UN 2845, UN 2846, UN 3194, UN 3200 and not acceptable in tank containers.
Class 4.3: Dangerous when wet Acceptance on a case-to-case basis
Class 5.1: Oxidising agents Acceptance on a case-to-case basis
Class 5.2: Organic peroxides ALL PROHIBITED
Class 6.1: Toxic substances Acceptance on a case-to-case basis All toxic substances of class 6.1 PG I are prohibited (except UNNO 1689 which is accepted).
Class 6.2: Infectious substances ALL PROHIBITED
Class 7: Radioactive materials ALL PROHIBITED
Class 8: Corrosive substances Acceptance on a case-to-case basis Packaging Group I and II liquids in tanks, restricted to maximum 8 TEU per vessel. Packing Certificate required for UN 2809 Mercury shipments.
Class 9: Miscellaneous Acceptance on a case-to-case basis UN 2211 Polymeric Beads, Expandable are accepted only in OT container.

Also prohibited

All below cargo will NOT be accepted

Class Not accepted UN numbers
Class 2.1 1001, 1011, 1012, 1035, 1057, 1075, 1077, 1954, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1972, 2034, 2200, 2203, 2601, 3138, 3161, 3167
Class 2.2 1003, 1028, 1968, 1973, 2451, 2455
Class 3 1202, 1203, 1265, 1267, 1300, 2481, 2483, 2486, 2605, 3379, 3475, 3494
Class 4.1 1310, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1334, 1336, 1337, 1344, 1347, 1348, 1349, 1354, 1355, 1356, 1357, 1517, 1571, 2304, 2555, 2556, 2557, 2852, 2907, 3097, 3221, 3222, 3223, 3224, 3225, 3226, 3227, 3228, 3229, 3230, 3231, 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3236, 3237, 3238, 3239, 3240, 3241, 3317, 3319, 3344, 3364, 3365,3366, 3367, 3368, 3369, 3370, 3376, 3380, 3474
Class 4.2 1361, 1362, 1364, 1365, 1374, 1376, 1380, 1381, 1387, 1857, 2006, 2793, 3088, 3126, 3127, 3128, 3183, 3184, 3185, 3186, 3187, 3188, 3189, 3190, 3191, 3192, 3206, 3313, 3341, 3342, 3393, 3394, 3400
Class 4.3 1242, 1295, 1340, 1396, 1409, 1415, 1418, 3129, 3130, 3131, 3132, 3133, 3134, 3135, 3148, 3208, 3209, 3397
Class 5.1 1498, 1499, 1504, 1512, 1745, 1746, 1748, 1942, 2067, 2208, 2426, 2495, 2880, 3099, 3100, 3212, 3375, 3485, 3486, 3487
Class 6.1 1092, 1135, 1185, 1238, 1239, 1244, 1251, 1259, 1809, 1994, 2016, 2017, 2312, 2334, 2480, 2482, 2484, 3123, 3124, 3125, 3172, 3384
Class 8 1744, 1798, 1834, 2031, 2032
Class 9 1941, 2071, 2212, 2315, 2590, 2969, 3151, 3152, 3257, 3258, 343

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