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Lithium Battery Shipping: What Exporters Should Check First
Lithium battery export risks are often not caused by the cargo being impossible to ship, but by unclear reports, UN numbers, state of charge, packaging, and labels before booking.
Why SDS/MSDS Review Matters Before DG Export
Most SDS problems can be found before booking. Reviewing Section 14, physical data, version, language, and document consistency early can prevent days of correction later.
How Are Dangerous Goods Classified? A Practical Guide to the 9 Hazard Classes
This guide explains the 9 IMDG hazard classes from real export scenarios, helping shippers understand how classification affects booking, packaging, declaration, and carrier acceptance.
Packing Group Explained: The Overlooked Field in Dangerous Goods Export
This article explains PG I, PG II, and PG III, where the PG comes from, how it appears in UN package marks, and why PG mismatch can lead to rejected cargo or shipment delays.
Proper Shipping Name (PSN): Four Things Exporters Must Know
This guide explains what PSN means, where to verify it, how N.O.S. entries work, and why a wrong PSN can lead to booking rejection, document correction, port holds, and destination clearance risk.
Why Dangerous Goods Bookings Get Rejected
DG booking is not only about space. It is about matching cargo details with carrier, port, route, and declaration requirements.
IMDG Basics You May Need to Know
Exporters do not need to memorize IMDG Code, but they should understand how the rules affect classification, packaging, labels, segregation, carrier acceptance, and shipment cost.
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