Dangerous goods shipping from Singapore
Batteries, chemicals, paints, aerosols and other regulated cargo can often be shipped safely by air or sea, as long as they are classified, packed, labelled and declared correctly. We take care of that for you.
Dangerous goods shipping with one coordinator, start to finish
- Checking whether your goods are regulated as dangerous goods
- Classification from the safety data sheet (SDS)
- UN-specification packaging, labels and marks
- Dangerous goods declarations for air and sea
- Lithium battery shipments
- Advice on quantity limits and what can or cannot fly
Good for: Chemicals, paints, adhesives, aerosols, batteries and devices containing batteries, and other hazardous materials.
The rules in brief
Dangerous goods are grouped into nine hazard classes, such as flammable liquids (Class 3) and miscellaneous dangerous goods including lithium batteries (Class 9). Each product has a UN number, which you will usually find in section 14 of the SDS.
Air shipments follow the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and sea shipments follow the IMDG Code. The rules decide the packaging, labels, marks, documents and the maximum quantity per package. Some goods can go by sea but not by air.
The quickest way to find out what applies to your cargo is to send us the SDS. Use our dangerous goods check to upload it and we will reply with what is needed.
Dangerous goods shipping: common questions
Can't find your answer? Call +65 6692 2999 or email [email protected].
Can I ship lithium batteries from Singapore?
Usually yes, but the rules depend on the battery type, its watt-hour rating or lithium content, whether it is packed with or inside equipment, and whether it goes by air or sea. Send us the SDS or battery test summary and we will confirm.
What is an SDS and why do you need it?
A safety data sheet (SDS, also called MSDS) is the document from the manufacturer that describes a product's hazards. It tells us the UN number and class, which decide how the goods must be packed and declared.
My product is not dangerous. Do I still need to tell you?
If the product is chemical-based or contains batteries, please send the SDS anyway. Some goods that seem harmless are regulated for transport, and it is better to confirm before the cargo is booked.
Often booked together
Got a shipment coming up?
Send us the details and we'll reply with a clear, itemised quote, usually the same or next working day.