Full container load is the most common and most flexible way to move dangerous goods by sea. We book Class 2 to Class 9 cargo on carriers that accept it, prepare the IMDG documents, and manage the shipment from your factory to the destination port.
How a DG FCL shipment works
- Classification review: we check the SDS, UN number, class, packing group and any subsidiary hazards
- Carrier and vessel acceptance: we confirm the carrier accepts the product and secure a DG slot on the sailing
- Packaging and inspection: UN packaging and the China Customs packaging inspection certificates are arranged where required
- Booking and DG declaration: we submit the DG booking details and the dangerous goods declaration
- Trucking and loading: licensed DG trucking, loading, blocking and bracing, and the container packing certificate
- Port and customs: port dangerous goods declaration, export customs clearance and vessel loading
- Tracking: shipment updates through to arrival at the destination port
Documents for DG sea freight
- Dangerous goods declaration (IMO form) and container packing certificate
- Current SDS
- Packaging performance and use inspection certificates from China Customs, unless exempt
- Commercial invoice, packing list and export customs documents
- Verified gross mass (VGM) declaration
Things that affect your booking
- DG cut-off dates are earlier than for general cargo, so book well ahead
- Some carriers and ports restrict certain classes and quantities per container
- Segregation rules apply when different classes share a container or a vessel bay
- Chinese ports apply their own dangerous goods storage and declaration rules, which we check for the loading port
For smaller volumes see DG Sea LCL. For loading and lashing details see cargo securing.
What we need to quote your shipment
Send us the details below and we will confirm routing, carrier acceptance and price for your FCL shipment.
- Product name, UN number, class and packing group (from the SDS, Section 14)
- Current SDS (16 sections) and, for batteries, the UN38.3 test summary
- Quantity, package type and gross weight per package
- Origin city or port, destination port or address, and Incoterm
- Cargo ready date and required delivery date
FCL FAQ
How early should I book DG cargo?
As early as possible. DG bookings need carrier approval and often an earlier port cut-off. We recommend contacting us as soon as the cargo ready date is known.
Can different DG classes share one container?
Only if the IMDG segregation table allows it. We check compatibility before loading.
Regulations are revised regularly. IMDG Code Amendment 42-24 is mandatory from 1 January 2026 and the 67th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations applies during 2026. Requirements vary by carrier, port and destination, so please contact us to confirm the rules for your specific shipment.