Dangerous goods paperwork — done right, done on time.
IMDG, IATA-DGR, MSDS handling and shipper declarations prepared by trained specialists.
Overview
Dangerous goods documentation is one of the most consequential paperwork categories in freight. A mis-declared UN number, wrong packing group, missing segregation code or expired MSDS can ground an aircraft, cause a container reject at load port, or trigger regulatory action. Operanta's DG desk brings trained IMDG / IATA-DGR specialists to your documentation workflow — preparing shipper declarations, MSDS review, packing certificates and dangerous cargo declarations to your commercial cargo agent's requirements. We are not a licensed dangerous goods safety adviser; that role remains with your DGSA. Our specialists prepare and validate the data.
Why DG documentation deserves specialists
DG documentation is not a task for a generalist ops coordinator. The IMDG and IATA-DGR codes are updated every two years, packing groups shift, and segregation rules trip up even experienced staff. Dedicated specialists dramatically reduce misdeclaration risk.
- Trained on current IMDG (Amendment 41-22) and IATA-DGR (66th edition)
- Shipper declaration preparation and packing certificate
- MSDS review against declared UN number and packing group
- Segregation and stowage code preparation
- Coordination with airline / carrier acceptance desks
- Four-eyes review on every DG declaration
DG desk scope
Declaration prep
- Shipper's declaration for dangerous goods (SDDG)
- IATA-DGR checklist and airline acceptance pack
- IMDG multimodal dangerous goods form
- Packing certificate and consolidation checks
- Container packing certificate (CPC)
MSDS & validation
- MSDS collection and review
- UN number, PSN and packing-group validation
- Segregation and stowage rule check
- Marks, labels and placard specification
- Salvage packaging and overpack notes
Coordination
- Airline / carrier acceptance-desk coordination
- Rejection resolution and re-declaration
- Post-incident documentation support
- Retention of DG documentation for 90 days minimum
- Trend reporting on reject-cause and root-cause
How we onboard this desk
Discovery
30-minute call to scope volume, TMS, SOPs and offshore-able tasks.
Workflow audit
We document your as-is process and highlight high-leverage offshore work.
SOP build
Co-authored SOPs, screen recordings, quality gates and QC framework.
Pilot (30 days)
Single specialist runs a controlled pilot on a sub-set of work.
Scale
Phased ramp to full team strength with named team lead.
Monthly review
Scorecard, optimisation opportunities and capacity planning.
Industries we serve with Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Documentation
- International freight forwarders (Tier 1 and SME)
- Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs)
- Customs brokers and trade compliance practices
- 3PL, contract logistics and warehousing operators
- Digital freight platforms and forwarders
Frequently asked questions
Are you a licensed Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA)?
No. DGSA and equivalent regulatory-adviser roles remain with your appointed specialist. Operanta prepares the operational documentation.
Which regulations do you cover?
IMDG (current amendment) for ocean, IATA-DGR (current edition) for air, and ADR / RID as applicable for European road and rail.
Do you handle limited-quantity and excepted-quantity shipments?
Yes. Limited quantity (LQ), excepted quantity (EQ) and consumer commodity (ID8000) handling is routine.
Can you support airline acceptance escalations?
Yes. Reject resolution with acceptance desks, re-declaration and re-submission is part of the scope.
How is DG training maintained?
Our DG specialists complete IATA-DGR Category 6 / 3 training and IMDG general-awareness training on the biennial cycle, with quarterly internal refreshers.
DG paperwork — done right, done on time.
Book a discovery call. We will benchmark your DG volume and reject rate and propose a 60-day plan.