Shipping Dangerous Goods (DG) with DFDS Freight means knowing and applying the right terminology. Customers, agents, and documents may use different terms for the same information. This guide explains common DG synonyms and search boosters to help you submit correct data on every booking, improving compliance and ensuring faster cargo acceptance by our Customer Service team.
Most-Used DG Terms & Synonyms
- SDS: Safety Data Sheet (also called MSDS)
- UN Number: UN Code or UN ID (e.g., UN3480 for lithium batteries)
- Packing Group: I (high), II (medium), III (low) danger
- Proper Shipping Name: official description (e.g., ‘Lithium Ion Batteries’)
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
- Label/Marking: hazard placards, stickers, danger labels
DG Document Checklist: Make Sure You Have
- Completed SDS or MSDS (latest version)
- Correct UN Number and Proper Shipping Name
- IMDG classification with Class and Packing Group
- Accurate quantity (net weight and package count)
- Required hazard labels and markings attached
Why Terminology Matters for Compliance
Using the correct terms helps our Customer Service team verify your booking quickly. Incorrect or unclear terminology (such as mixing up ‘UN code’ and ‘SDS’) can delay documentation review and risk cargo rejection. Always refer to your SDS/MSDS or consult the IMDG Code when in doubt.
Standard Disclaimer & Additional Info
This guidance is for informational purposes only. Final acceptance, compliance checks, and safety authority requirements take priority. For extra support or urgent DG queries, contact Customer Service with your Booking ID and cargo details, or submit a webform via the Help Center.
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