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DANGEROUS GOODS |
Safe handling of goods
classed as ‘dangerous’ is another service offered by
GTNN LLC.
The transport of such items is regulated, and these
articles or substances are deemed safe for
transportation by air, if they meet the requirements
specified in the current edition of the IATA
Dangerous Goods Regulations. These regulations
specify how the articles must be packed, marked,
labelled and documented
The carriage of any live animal by air must comply
with the current edition of the IATA Live Animals
Regulations. These regulations specify the design
elements of the containers for the animals,
documentation, labelling and handling
recommendations.
The following are some common items classified as
dangerous goods. Such items must always be uplifted
as cargo and not as baggage or in postal mail:
Fireworks: Signal flares, Sparklers or other
explosives.
Flammable Liquid or Solids: Fuel, Paints, Lighter
refills, Matches.
Household items: Drain cleaners and solvents.
Pressure containers: Spray cans, Butane fuel, Scuba
tanks, propane tanks, Carbon Dioxide cartridges, and
self-inflating rafts.
Weapons: Firearms, Ammunition, Gunpowder, Mace, Tear
gas or Pepper spray
Other hazardous materials: Dry ice, Gasoline-powered
tools, Wet-cell Batteries, Camping equipment with
fuel, Radioactive materials, Poisons, Infectious
Substances.
This list is not exhaustive. There are many other
items that can be classified as Dangerous Goods when
transported by air.
We have teams of highly trained licensed staff to
ensure that the acceptance, loading and handling of
dangerous goods complies with established
regulations.
Things you need to do for your Dangerous Goods
consignment:
You must comply fully with the IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations when transporting items.
You must ensure that the articles or substances are
not prohibited for transportation by air.
You are responsible for identifying and classifying
all dangerous goods, which includes packing,
marking, labelling and documentation in compliance
with the regulations.
You must complete a Shipper’s Declaration for
Dangerous Goods and an air waybill must be completed
for each consignment of dangerous goods.
Advance arrangements are required.
For comprehensive details on the classification of
dangerous goods, and any restrictions, please refer
to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Any local
freight forwarder can also provide assistance. |
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VALUABLE CARGO |
Making your shipments
available at the destination on time and safely is
our highest priority.
The following items are examples of shipments
requiring security services:
- Gold, platinum group metals;
- Legal banknotes, travellers’ cheques, securities,
share coupons, and stamps;
- Precious stones, including diamonds rubies,
emerald, sapphires, opals and pearls;
- Jewellery, watches and articles made of silver,
gold, platinum;
- Any article having a declared value for carriage
of USD1,000 or more per gross kilogram.
Our key security service features for your valuable
shipments:
Security escorts for the transfer of the shipment
to/from the aircraft/warehouse.
Surveillance at all stages of handling within the
warehouse.
Storage in secured storage area that has been
designed to prevent unauthorized access. |
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