Dangerous Goods Shipping

What are Dangerous Goods?

Dangerous Goods (DG), also known as hazardous material are articles or substances that are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property and the environment. These DGs are divided and classified into 9 classes.

AVGO operations staff have undergone IATA training for handling and shipping Dangerous Goods. They are equipped and responsible to ensure your shipments meet the required international standards. To ensure safety and proper handling of Dangerous Goods, and to minimize the risk to all involved in the handling of these shipments, our staff follow strict procedures.

Door-to-door freight service with same day interventions and competitive strategies to achieve prompt delivery. Covered pick-up areas are Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, and Jebel Ali with real-time tracking to locate your shipment.

  • Repacking service
  • DG qualified drivers
  • No middlemen
  • Door to door, airport, port

Outbound shipping by air, ideal for large shipments that arrive within 3-5 business days. Collection, repacking, documentation, and customs clearance for hassle-free shipping.

  • First available flight routing
  • Customs clearance and delivery
  • Trained, experienced drivers
  • Direct delivery to consignee
  • Secure and confidential

International sea shipping, for non-urgent small to large shipments that arrive within 20-30 days. We arrange collection, repacking, documentation, and customs clearance for hassle-free shipping.

The 9 Classes of Dangerous Goods

Class 1: Explosives – Ammunition, fireworks, fuse

Class 2: Gases – Compressed gas, aerosol products, spray paint, hair spray

Class 3: Flammable Liquids – paint, perfume, nail polish, alcohol, liquid gas

Class 4: Flammable Solids – matches, cigarette

Class 5: Oxidizing Substances – ammonium nitrate, oxygen, hydrogen peroxide

Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances – poison, lead compunds, cyanide, biological samples

Class 7: Radioactive Material – enriched uranium, radioactive ores, isotopes

Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods – dry ice, petrol engines

Class 8: Corrosives – lithium batteries, organic peroxide, soaps and chemicals