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Dangerous Goods Air Freight Coordination in Shanghai

UDB Shanghai coordinates pre-booking review of dangerous-goods shipment information, including the declared classification, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Shipper’s Declaration details where required, packaging, marks and labels. The shipper remains responsible for accurate classification and declaration. Final acceptance remains subject to the relevant carrier or operator, airport and authority requirements.

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What UDB Shanghai coordinates

  • Receive and review shipper-provided DG classification, UN/ID details, quantity, packaging method and route.
  • Review the SDS, Shipper’s Declaration details, marks and labels for completeness and consistency.
  • Coordinate additional information and acceptance steps requested by the relevant carrier or operator.
  • After acceptance is confirmed, coordinate booking details, handover requirements and exception escalation.

What UDB Shanghai does not provide or promise

  • UDB Shanghai does not assume the shipper’s responsibility for classification, packaging, marks, labels or declarations.
  • UDB Shanghai does not guarantee acceptance of any dangerous-goods class, packaging configuration or route.
  • UDB Shanghai does not accept undeclared, misdeclared or materially undocumented dangerous goods.

Primary Shanghai air gateway

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Initial information required

  • A current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) matching the actual product and declared transport classification.
  • UN/ID number, proper shipping name, class, packing group and net quantity where applicable.
  • Shipper’s Declaration details and packaging, marking and labelling information, where applicable.
  • Origin, destination, requested timing and any carrier or operator requirements already known.

Dangerous-goods review and booking process

  1. Submit complete product, classification, quantity, packaging and route information.
  2. Review document completeness and consistency and identify missing information.
  3. Coordinate confirmation of acceptance conditions with the relevant carrier or operator.
  4. Coordinate booking and handover only after the relevant parties confirm acceptance.

Content responsibility

Responsible team
UDB Shanghai Dangerous Goods and Compliance
Last reviewed
2026-08-28

FAQ

Can UDB Shanghai confirm that a carrier will accept dangerous goods?

No. UDB Shanghai can coordinate a preliminary document review, but final acceptance remains subject to the relevant carrier or operator, airport and authority requirements.

Does an SDS automatically make cargo acceptable for air transport?

No. An SDS is only part of the review. The actual product, classification, quantity, packing, marks, labels, route and carrier requirements must also be checked.

Who is responsible for classification and declaration?

The shipper remains responsible for accurate information, correct classification and the applicable packing, marks, labels and declarations.

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