Customer information –
IMO dangerous goods
restrictions

Class Acceptance Remarks
Class 1: Explosives ALL PROHIBITED
Class 2.1: Flammable gases Acceptance on a case-to-case basis
Class 2.2: Non flammable, Non toxic gases  Acceptance on a case-to-case basis
Class 2.3: Toxic gases  All PROHIBITED
Class 3: Flammable liquids  Acceptance on a case-to-case basis  All Class 3 cargoes which have flashpoint below – 18 C Degree are prohibited.
Class 4.1: Flammable solids  Acceptance on a case-to-case basis  Substances with a subsidiary risk “explosive (class 1)” are prohibited. Restricted • Un 2304 to be accepted only in Tank Containers.
Class 4.2: Spontaneously combustible  Acceptance on a case-to-case basis  Survey report is required for UN 1383, UN 2845, UN 2846, UN 3194, UN 3200 and not acceptable in tank containers.
Class 4.3: Dangerous when wet  Acceptance on a case-to-case basis
Class 5.1: Oxidizing agents  Acceptance on a case-to-case basis
  • Survey report is required for all Hydrogen Peroxide, UN 1486 Potassium Nitrate.
  • Packing Certificate required for UN 3378 Sodium Carbonate Peroxyhydrate shipments.
  • Calcium Hypochlorite is prohibited.
  • Packing Group, I (PG I) is prohibited.
Class 5.2: Organic peroxides ALL PROHIBITED
Class 6.1: Toxic substances  Acceptance on a case-to-case basis
Class 6.2: Infectious substances ALL PROHIBITED
Class 7: Radioactive materials ALL PROHIBITED
Class 8: Corrosive substances  Acceptance on a case-to-case basis
  • Packaging Group I and II liquids in tanks, restricted to maximum 8 TEU per vessel.
  • Packing Certificate required for UN 2809 Mercury shipments.
Class 9: Miscellaneous  Acceptance on a case-to-case basis  UN 2211 Polymeric Beads, Expandable are accepted only in ventilated container, open-top container, or container in one door off operation. Not acceptable VSA Partners.

Also prohibited

  • All industrial Hazardous waste shipments.
  • Goods requiring temperature control by IMDG Code.
  • Dangerous goods in container as Bulk.
  • Dangerous goods in reefer containers.
  • All waste cargo – not accepted.
  • Expandable Graphite / Graphite Powder – Not accepted.
  • Carbon Black / Charcoal – Not accepted.
  • Wet Blue Leather Products – Not accepted.
  • Dangerous Goods / Chemicals to be carried in flexitank / Flexibag is prohibited.

General

  • UN no: 1090 – Acetone (Accepted case to case) Max 10 Containers allowed per Vessel.

General Policy for Batteries

  • Only brand-new batteries are acceptable. They cannot be combined with other DG cargo in the same container. Include the container number, booking number, and the remark “ON DECK STOWAGE” in the CBF file, and inform the terminal about the stowage requirements. Ensure that the batteries are stowed in a position onboard that is readily accessible for emergency handling.
  • All batteries must be new. Waste, damaged, and used batteries are prohibited. UN 3090/UN 3480 Lithium Batteries (including power banks) are not acceptable for full container loads.
  • Only brand-new batteries are acceptable. They cannot be combined with other DG cargo in the same container. Even for non-DG lithium battery shipments, they must be segregated as IMDG Class 9.

All below cargoes (shown by UN numbers) will NOT be accepted

Class Not accepted UN numbers
Class 2,1 1001, 1011, 1012, 1035, 1057, 1061, 1075, 1077 1954, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1978, 2034, 2200, 2203, 2601, 3138, 3161, 3167, 3374, 3501, 3504, 3505.
Class 2,2 1003, 1028, 1043, 1968, 1973, 2073, 2451, 2455, 3500, 3502, 3503, 3538.
Class 3 1088, 1089, 1100, 1108, 1127, 1131, 1144, 1146, 1154, 1155, 1159, 1164, 1167, 1190, 1194 1202, 1203, 1208, 1218, 1221, 1234, 1243, 1265, 1267, 1275, 1277, 1280, 1297, 1298 1302, 1303, 1308, 1991 2045, 2246, 2251, 2301, 2356, 2363, 2371, 2384, 2389, 2398, 2402, 2456, 2457, 2458, 2459, 2460, 2461, 2561, 2612, 2615, 2749, 2983 3379, 3475, 3494, 3540.
Class 4,1 1310, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1336, 1337, 1339, 1344, 1347, 1348, 1349, 1350, 1354, 1355, 1356, 1357, 1517, 1571, 2555, 2556, 2557, 2852, 2907, 2956, 3097, 3221, 3222, 3223, 3224, 3225, 3227, 3228, 3229, 3230, 3231, 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3236, 3237, 3238, 3239, 3240, 3242, 3251, 3317, 3319, 3344, 3364, 3365, 3366, 3367, 3368, 3369, 3370, 3376, 3380, 3474, 3527, 3541.
Class 4,2 1361, 1362, 1364, 1365, 1372, 1374, 1376, 1380, 1381, 1384, 1387, 1856, 1857, 2006, 2793, 3088, 3126, 3127, 3128, 3183, 3184, 3185, 3186, 3187, 3188, 3189, 3190, 3191, 3192, 3206, 3255, 3313, 3341, 3342, 3393, 3394, 3400, 3497.
Class 4,3 1242,1295,1340,1396,1409,1415,1418,3129,3130,3131,3132,3133,3134,3135,3148 3208, 3209, 3395, 3396, 3397, 3398, 3399, 3542, 3543.
Class 5,1 1499, 1504, 1512, 1745, 1746, 1748, 1942, 2067, 2208, 2426, 2495, 2626, 2880 3098, 3099, 3100, 3212, 3375, 3485, 3486, 3487, 3544.
Class 6,1 1642, 1887, 2016, 2017, 3123, 3124, 3125, 3172, 3535.
Class 8 1744, 1798, 2031, 2032, 2812, 3547.
Class 9 1941, 2071, 2212, 2315, 2807, 2969, 3151, 3152, 3245, 3257, 3258, 3432, 3509, 3548.

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