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No matter the complexity of your cargo, rest assured it's in the best of hands.

ZIM's extensive experience and know-how are precisely what you need to guide you through the process of shipping everything from fireworks to biohazards.

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Globalreach Framed

Extensive Global Reach

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Directly By Zim

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Expert Teams
Expert Teams

Expert Teams

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DG Seamless Handling

Seamless Shipment Handling

Global Expertise
Global Expertise

Extensive Industry Experience

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Multimodal Framed

Versatile Transport Options

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Prioritizing Safety Above All

Whether they're for security or manufacturing purposes, the most important factor in shipping dangerous cargo is your total peace of mind.

ZIM is the first port of call for customers shipping hazardous materials of all kinds, precisely because we offer the unrivaled personal support and professional services you need, taking the weight off your shoulders.

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Our Experts at Your Service

Every dangerous goods shipment is given special attention throughout the entire transportation process. Our local and global expert teams know the ins and outs of the industry and are dedicated to making your logistics flow smoothly.

You can be confident that your sensitive goods will be exactly where you need them, safely and on schedule.

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Dangerous Cargo Regulations Expert Team 01

Meeting Global Compliance Standards

Our expert teams uphold the most rigorous international regulations, guiding our customers through every regulatory hurdle.

Our expert teams uphold the most rigorous international regulations, guiding our customers through every regulatory hurdle.

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Dangerous Cargo 01

Multiple Safety Checks on Land and at Sea

We prioritize thorough safety checks during land and sea operations, providing an added layer of security for your cargo throughout its journey.

We prioritize thorough safety checks during land and sea operations, providing an added layer of security for your cargo throughout its journey.

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Dangerous Cargo Zimguard

Real-Time Cargo Security via ZIMGuard™

Utilizing cutting-edge AI-based technology, our experts can detect misdeclaration in real time, ensuring the security and accuracy of every shipment.

Utilizing cutting-edge AI-based technology, our experts can detect misdeclaration in real time, ensuring the security and accuracy of every shipment.

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Powering Your Lithium / Lithium-ion Battery Shipments

With years of experience shipping lithium batteries, we at ZIM are 100% committed to ensuring safe and secure transportation every step of the way.

Our team's expertise guarantees efficient management and secure delivery while prioritizing all safety measures and meeting the most stringent local or global dangerous goods regulations.

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Hear From Our Customers:

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“We have been collaborating with ZIM for more than 15 years for shipping chemical and hazardous cargo. We are very pleased with the solution-oriented and professional service level provided by the local team.”

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Hear From Our Customers:

Sarp Intermodal

“We have been partnering with ZIM for almost 10 years delivering both non-hazardous and hazardous chemicals all around the world. ZIM offers uncompromising focus on safety and expertise, ensuring a safe ocean transportation in full compliance with the IMDG code.”

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Hear From Our Customers:

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“ZIM’s hazardous cargo teams were very helpful in providing a timely and smooth process. We are very pleased with how quickly the cargo was moved and its arrival at the final destination.”

All you need to know about ZIM’s Dangerous Cargo

The DGD is a document that you need to fill in to certify that the dangerous goods being transported have been packaged, labeled, and declared in accordance with the standard international shipping regulations and any other laws, rules or regulations which may be applicable during their transport.

Once filled in, you will need to sign and stamp both sides of the document, then send the scanned copy to our booking desk.

For more information regarding deadline for submission of final DGD, please open Schedules menu on ZIM website, and go to country schedules (available for most countries).

Please make sure to submit the Dangerous Goods Declaration on time. Without DGD your container will not be loaded.

For further questions, feel free to reach out to your local representative.

We are doing our best to process your booking request and send a booking confirmation as soon as possible. Please note that confirming Dangerous Cargo bookings takes longer, since we must receive approvals from relevant parties in order to ensure the safety of your shipment as well as the vessel and crew.

All you need to know about ZIM’s Dangerous Cargo