Truck and Track Spring 2026 www.truckandtrack.com 58 DANGEROUS GOODS For Air Journeys, the restrictions naturally for Dangerous Goods moved by air are even stricter still - as defined by IATA (International Airline Travellers Association) and enforced in the UK by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority). Many Dangerous goods are prohibited for Air Transport, or are restricted to cargo aircraft only. An IATA approved Dangerous Goods Note (DGN) must be completed, and this includes stricter packaging requirements, and the DGN for air, must be completed by a competent person who has been trained and certified in the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air and holds valid certification. The premier documentation provider in my professional opinion (paper and digital) for the Dangerous Goods Supply Chain is without doubt www.labeline.com who are always on hand to assist logistics organisations comply with documentation regulations. Labeline can provide all the reference materials, stationery and books, including digital resources via the ever helpful Richard Shreeve. For Warehousing of Dangerous Goods, there are help guides available from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding documentation requirements in terms of compliance and care must be taken to see if the product(s) and quantities bring the organisation into the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) regulations. The documentation requirements for warehousing under COMAH regulations are naturally more comprehensive than below COMAH thresholds. Security – As we live in what the Chinese have termed ‘interesting times’, ADR has a requirement for a written security plan and additional factors for driver training, when it comes to what is termed High Consequence Dangerous Goods (HCDG) see last issue. ADR Security regulations for HCDG, are most critical for Class 7 Radioactive, Class 1 Explosive, Class 6.2 Biologically Infectious. For other Classes most HCDG are for Bulk movements (as defined in receptacle size greater than 3,000 litres. However, Class 2.3 (Toxic Gases) and Class 6.1 (Toxic) of PG I in packages do bring the logistics supplier under the security aegis under ADR, as they are indeed High Consequence Dangerous Goods. This information is provided in good faith; however you must always discuss such technical matters with your own Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor and Competent Person(s) regarding the vagaries of your specific operations. More information from Dangerous Goods Logistics Professionals > Richard Shreeve of Labeline ADR/IMDG Books, Regulatory Compliance, Documentation & Labelling Tel: 07825 748962 email: compliance@labeline.com www.labeline.com Ali Karim – Technical & Training Consultant Industrial Chemistry/Logistics of Dangerous Goods Tel: 07812 584249 email: akarim1462@aol.com www.linkedin.com/in/ali-karim-37756311/ ADR Logistics throughout Scotland John McLellan of Keedwell Scotland Tel: 0141 771 9911 email: john@keedwellscotland.co.uk www.keedwellscotland.co.uk ADR Logistics England, Wales, Ireland and Mainland Europe John Donovan of JJX Logistics Tel: 01384 221 642 email: john@jjxlogistics.co.uk www.jjxlogistics.co.uk Gary Cane of Hazchem Network Tel: 07909 685 628 email: gary@hazmail.co.uk www.hazchemnetwork.co.uk and www.hers-info.co.uk Additional help can be sourced from the following Bodies and Online Resources – British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals www.badgp.org The Road Haulage Association www.rha.uk.net The Health and Safety Executive – ADR Carriage Manual www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual The Chemical Business Association www.chemical.org.uk The Department for Transport www.gov.uk/government/collections/transporting-dangerous-goods UN Approved Packing Materials and Packaging for Air, Sea & Road www.airseadg.com Spillage Kits/Containment, Absorbents, Drain Mats www.darcy.co.uk Emergency Planning for the Dangerous Goods Supply Chain www.adlerandallan.co.uk Emergency Response & Consultancy/National Chemical Emergency Centre www.the-ncec.com Ignorance is never an option when working in the Logistics of Dangerous Goods, the above people and organisations can help ensure compliance to your legal obligations. Text and Photographs © 2026 Ali S Karim Checking Pallet against IMDG DGN Document R Shreeve and A Karim with the Royal Hong Kong Fire Deptment
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