Cargo Agent how-to

How to Check a Dangerous Goods Shipment

Hazmat errors are dangerous and costly.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Hazmat errors are dangerous and costly. In short: check; check; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check the declaration.

  2. Check UN number.

  3. Check packaging.

  4. Check labels.

  5. Check quantities.

  6. Reject if wrong.

Safety reminders for cargo agents

  • Follow hazmat rules
  • Lift safely
  • Watch forklift traffic
  • Follow security rules

Air waybill · Bill of lading · Manifest · Dimensional weight · Freight forwarder · Consignee: see the full cargo agent glossary.

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