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N.O.S. (drazoxolon).” • “UN3394 ORGANOMETALLIC SUSTANCE, LIQUID, PYROPHORIC, WATER-REACTIVE (trimethylgallium).” Flash point missing – For transport by sea, if the goods have a flash point of 60°C or less, minimum flash points need to be provided or, if applicable, the appropriate IMDG code segregation group needs to be indicated. Example: • “UN 1098 ALLYL ALCOHOL, 6.1(3), I (21°C c.c.) Carriage in accordance with 1.1.4.2.1”. Environmentally hazardous materials – For materials that are classified as environmentally hazardous, ADR requires that the words “ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS” are given on the DGN. Similarly, IMDG requires that the words “MARINE POLLUTANT” be included. This is often completely forgotten on transport documents. Both ADR and IMDG recognise the use of the combined phrase “ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS/ MARINE POLLUTANT” for multimodal consignments. This combined phrase is preferable to avoid potential confusion. If transporting by sea, IMDG requires that for marine pollutants assigned a generic NOS proper shipping name, it is supplemented by the chemical name of the substances primarily responsible for the marine pollutant classification. Wastes – When transporting wastes by road or sea, the word “Waste” must be inserted into the dangerous goods description, in front of the proper shipping name. Again, this if often missed from DGNs. Examples: • “UN 1230 WASTE METHANOL, 3 (6.1), II, (D/E)”, • “UN 1230 WASTE METHANOL, 3 (6.1), PG II, (D/E)”, • “UN 1993 WASTE FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (toluene and ethyl alcohol), 3, II, (D/E)”, • “UN 1993 WASTE FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (toluene and ethyl alcohol), 3, PG II, (D/E)”. Container/Vehicle Packing Certi fi cate not completed – The minimum information required on the Packing Certificate is name,
date and signature. The person who packed and loaded the goods onto the vehicle must complete this. The Container/Vehicle Packing Certificate must be completed by the person responsible for loading the goods into the vehicle. Limited quantities – When shipping limited quantities by sea the words “LIMITED QUANTITY” should be included after the substance/article description. Shipping lines will not accept any goods as LQs unless the words “LIMITED QUANTITY” or “LIMITED QUANTITIES” are included on the dangerous goods declaration. Conclusions This feature does not list all of the potential mistakes that could be made on the transport documents but highlights those that are commonly spotted when checking dangerous goods notes. It is important to provide this information in the required format. It is important information that may be used in the event of an incident and so it must be correct. Not only that, it is a legal requirement! If you are unsure of how to complete the dangerous goods note, speak to your Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) who will be able to assist. BIFA acknowledges Croner-i as copyright holder of the information in this article and is grateful for its permission to reproduce the text here. For more information about Croner-i’s products and services, please call 0800 231 5199. Last reviewed by Croner-i: 30 May 2025 Link to article: https://app.croneri.co.uk/feature- articles/common-mistakes-made -dangerous-goods-shipment- notes?utm_source=linklist&utm_ medium=email&utm_campaign= citr-alert#WKID- 202105201354080399-81725549 ADR – European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road IMDG – International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
BIFA strengthens freight crime prevention link with NaVCIS BIFA is strengthening its sponsorship and collaboration with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), reinforcing a shared commitment to tackling freight crime across the UK. As part of this reinvigorated partnership, BIFA will provide financial support to NaVCIS, helping fund its critical work in preventing and investigating vehicle- related crimes, with a strong focus on freight theft and cargo security. In return, BIFA will receive regular intelligence briefings from NaVCIS on truck crime trends, emerging criminal tactics and national crime hotspots. This intelligence will be disseminated to BIFA’s extensive corporate membership base, enabling freight forwarders and logistics companies to stay informed about current risks and take proactive steps to protect their operations. By sharing this vital information, BIFA will be able to help its Members implement targeted security measures, contributing to a safer and more resilient supply chain. ‘Collaboration is key’ “Freight crime is a growing concern for our industry, and collaboration is key to tackling it effectively,” said Steve Parker, director general of BIFA. “Our sponsorship of NaVCIS will help to ensure that our Members are kept up to date with accurate, timely intelligence. This partnership underscores BIFA’s commitment to promoting safety, reducing freight crime and supporting the authorities in their work. “We also have plans to raise further awareness of NaVCIS to our Members through the release of a documentary-style episode of BIFA TV. This feature- length episode will share case studies demonstrating the organisation’s work at locations such as Beaconsfield services in Buckinghamshire and the Red Lion truck stop in Northampton.” NaVCIS Freight, the specialised arm of the national police unit, focuses exclusively on cargo crime. By analysing data and working closely with industry partners such as BIFA, NaVCIS plays a crucial role in identifying patterns of criminal activity and supporting targeted investigations. With NaVCIS relying heavily on funding from industry stakeholders, BIFA’s support not only empowers crime- fighting initiatives but also highlights the value of cross-sector cooperation in protecting the UK’s freight infrastructure.
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