Forwarding & NVOCC Practice
SDS
An SDS, or Safety Data Sheet, is a document describing the hazards, composition, handling, storage, emergency measures and transport information of a chemical product. For forwarders handling shipments to Japan, it is the starting point for checking dangerous goods classification, UN number, transport mode restrictions and carrier acceptance.
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, commonly called IATA DGR, are practical rules for the safe air transport of dangerous goods. Forwarders handling shipments to Japan must check SDS, UN number, proper shipping name, dangerous goods class, packing group, packaging instructions, quantity limits, labels, declarations and airline acceptance conditions.
IMDG Code
The IMDG Code is the international code for the safe sea transport of dangerous goods. For forwarders handling shipments to Japan, it is essential for checking UN numbers, proper shipping names, dangerous goods classes, packing groups, marine pollutant status, labels, documents, stowage and segregation requirements.
CFS Delivery of Dangerous Goods
CFS delivery of dangerous goods refers to the practical procedure for bringing dangerous goods into a CFS for LCL consolidation. Forwarders must check SDS, UN number, dangerous goods class, declaration documents, labels, delivery cut-off and CFS acceptance conditions before arranging shipment to Japan.