U.S. DOT / PHMSA
49 CFR 173.185
Hazardous Materials Regulations governing the ground transport of lithium batteries and Class 9 goods across the United States.
Compliance & Certifications
Full Regulatory Compliance for Safe Global Hazmat Shipping
Expert handling of Class 9 lithium batteries and all dangerous goods worldwide. DOT, IATA, IMDG and UN 38.3 compliant on every shipment.
Our commitment to compliance
Compliance is not a checkbox. It is the reason our clients trust us with their most sensitive cargo. Every shipment we prepare is reviewed against the latest DOT, IATA and IMDG requirements by certified specialists, with zero compromise on safety, documentation or packaging integrity.
Key regulations & standards
The frameworks that govern every lithium battery and Class 9 shipment we handle.
IATA / ICAO
Dangerous Goods Regulations
The global standard for air cargo transport of dangerous goods, including strict state-of-charge and packaging rules for lithium.
IMDG Code (IMO)
Maritime Dangerous Goods
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code for ocean shipping, covering stowage, segregation, and container documentation.
UN 38.3
Cell & Battery Testing
Mandatory design qualification tests, altitude, thermal, vibration, shock, short circuit and more, for every lithium cell and battery type.
Class 9
Dangerous Goods Handling
Proper classification, marking, labeling, UN-spec packaging and documentation for miscellaneous dangerous goods, including lithium.
Our certifications & expertise
A trained, credentialed team backed by trusted packaging and carrier partners.
Hazmat-trained team
DOT, IATA and IMDG recurrent training kept current for every operator on the floor.
Certified DG Professionals
In-house Certified Dangerous Goods Professionals (CDGP) review every shipment.
UN-certified packaging partners
Long-standing relationships with UN-spec packaging suppliers and hazmat-approved carriers.
Fully insured shipments
Comprehensive hazmat cargo insurance on every movement, air, ocean and ground.
DOT 49 CFR 173.185 IATA DGR IMDG Code UN 38.3 CDGP Certified Fully Insured
What this means for you
Compliance done right is the difference between a shipment that moves and one that gets rejected at the dock.
- Accurate UN classification for every cell, battery and hazmat item
- Complete Shipper's Declaration of Dangerous Goods and supporting documents
- Proper UN-spec packaging, marking and labeling
- State of Charge (SoC) management for air transport
- 24/7 emergency response information on every shipment
- Dramatically reduced risk of carrier rejection, delays or fines
Compliance FAQ
Detailed answers to the questions shippers ask us most.
Resources
Authoritative guides and references we work with every day.
Need compliance help on a specific shipment?
Our certified specialists provide free classification guidance with any quote.