Dangerous Goods Air Freight

TRASCO provides professional dangerous goods (DG) air freight services. We organize reliable air transportation of dangerous goods for both international routes and domestic shipments within Russia. Our team handles complex DG air freight operations in strict compliance with IATA safety regulations, documentation requirements, and acceptance conditions. As a result, shipments are processed without disruptions, fines, or terminal delays.

The service includes prompt Door-to-Door delivery, expert preparation of shipping documentation, customs clearance, and charter solutions for non-standard transportation tasks.

Air Freight Cost: What Affects the Price

Logistics costs are calculated individually. Dangerous goods air freight has specific pricing factors. The final cost depends on:

• Assigned class and category (this determines handling and packaging requirements necessary for safe transportation).
• Route and urgency (international shipments often involve more complex transfer coordination).
• Actual weight, volume, and number of packages.
• Shipping format: scheduled passenger/cargo flight, full charter, or consolidation (groupage allows significant cost optimization for smaller shipments).
• Additional services required (customs, insurance, pickup).
• Tariff policies of specific airports handling special cargo.

Who This Service Is For

TRASCO air freight is designed for businesses that prioritize speed:

• Companies that urgently need dangerous goods air transportation to meet contract deadlines.
• Manufacturers and distributors regularly working with special cargo (chemicals, samples, equipment with batteries) and a wide range of other goods.
• Enterprises that require transparent logistics organization and professional risk management for high-class dangerous goods.

Key TRASCO Capabilities

• Prompt air freight across an extensive network of international and domestic routes.
• Expertise. We handle all stages: safety data sheet verification, marking, and shipment dispatch.
• Convenient Door-to-Door delivery (available upon request).
• Documentation and declaration services required for international shipments.
• Charter arrangements for tight deadlines or when scheduled flights are unavailable.

What Are Dangerous Goods in Air Freight

These are substances and articles that, due to their physical and chemical properties, may pose a risk to flight safety. They require strict compliance with packaging and marking rules. Safe transportation of dangerous goods always begins with a detailed analysis of cargo information and verification of submitted documents against actual contents.

Dangerous Goods Classes

In aviation logistics, we follow the UN classification. Each class has specific handling instructions:

1. Class 1 — Explosives
2. Class 2 — Gases
3. Class 3 — Flammable Liquids
4. Class 4 — Flammable Solids / Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion / Substances Emitting Flammable Gases on Contact with Water
5. Class 5 — Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
6. Class 6 — Toxic and Infectious Substances
7. Class 7 — Radioactive Materials
8. Class 8 — Corrosive Substances
9. Class 9 — Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles

For a more detailed overview of dangerous goods classification, see our article.

Important: international DG transportation may be subject to additional restrictions on certain routes; some categories are only accepted under specific conditions or with the appropriate flight type.

Required Documents for DG Air Freight

To arrange dangerous goods air transportation, the following baseline package of documents and data is typically required:

1. Invoice or packing list.
2. Valid Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
3. Detailed information: technical name, composition, packaging type.
4. Accurate shipping parameters: gross/net weight, dimensions of each package (critical for oversized cargo).

An Air Waybill (AWB) and a Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) are also mandatory for air shipments. If you are unsure about the classification, send a description and photo of the packaging — TRASCO experts will identify what additional data is required for transportation.

Acceptance Conditions: Packaging and Marking

Successful dangerous goods air freight is possible only when IATA regulations are followed:

1. The class/category and required parameters are determined (UN number, if applicable).
2. Transport documentation is prepared.
3. Packaging meets the requirements.
4. Correct marking and hazard labels are applied.

How We Organize Transportation

1. Receive the request and cargo data (route, parameters, documents).
2. Verify transportability and route restrictions.
3. Agree on conditions and required documentation.
4. Arrange the DG air shipment: booking, dispatch, and tracking.
5. Provide additional services as needed: Door-to-Door delivery, customs clearance, charter.