Operational insight

Dangerous goods: documentation basics

What shippers should prepare before booking regulated freight.

What must be declared

Before booking dangerous goods, declare proper shipping name, UN number, class, packing group where applicable, quantity, and packaging type matching visible labels. Documentation must match the physical freight.

Incomplete paperwork

Freight may be refused at pickup when regulatory and safety risk cannot be verified. Incomplete DG paperwork is not something carriers can —ix on the road—without proper authorisation and segregation rules.

Co-loading and segregation

DG freight shares trailer space with general freight only when segregation rules allow. Some classes require dedicated planning or vehicles—eclare early so lanes are built correctly.

Sender responsibility

Training for warehouse staff on label placement and quantity limits reduces refusal at collection. Contact Feldan Freight before first DG movement on a lane so service approach is confirmed.

Keep SDS and transport documentation accessible at the dispatch desk. DG refusals at collection are often documentation mismatches, not last-minute operational decisions.

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