Dangerous Cargo Policy
No Dangerous Goods (DG) cargo will be accepted or loaded on Sea Express Shipping Line vessels without prior approval from the Sea Express DG Desk.
The DG Desk will only approve shipments that fully comply with:
IMO regulations
Sea Express Shipping Line DG policies
Applicable national and local laws
Any specific requirements or restrictions issued by the DG Desk and vessel partners
DG Approval Process
Shipper Responsibilities
Shippers are responsible for ensuring full compliance prior to shipment, including:
- Submission of a duly signed Dangerous Goods Declaration and Packing Certificate to the local agent.
- Accurate classification and proper identification of all DG cargo.
- Correct labeling, marking, and packaging in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Timely preparation and submission of all required documentation.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Bill of Lading
Shipping papers
Any additional regulatory or port-specific documentation
Failure to comply with the above requirements may result in shipment rejection, delays, or regulatory action.
IMDG Compliance
Dangerous goods are categorized according to international regulations of IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code)
Category 1
Explosives
Category 2
Gases
Flammable gases
Non-flammable, non-toxic gases
Toxic gases
Category 3
Flammable gases
Category 4
Flammable Solids
Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and
desensitized explosives , Spontaneous
ignitable substances , emit flammable gases in
contact with water
desensitized explosives , Spontaneous
ignitable substances , emit flammable gases in
contact with water
Category 5
Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides
Category 6
Toxic and Infectious Substances
Toxic substances, Infectious substances
Category 7
Radioactive Material
Category 8
Corrosive Substances
Category 9
Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles
