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3.1.6 Describe dangerous goods declaration in
export and import procedures

 The Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) is for the

shipper to provide critical information to the
aircraft operator or carrier in a format that is

consistent throughout the transportation industry.

This standard is part of the International Air
Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods

Regulations (DGR).

 For dangerous goods, prior to packing, this cargo
information is provided to the carrier in the form of

the Dangerous Goods Request (DGR) and after

packing, in the form of Dangerous Goods
Declaration (DGD – a.k.a MULTIMODAL DANGEROUS

GOODS FORM) along with Dangerous Goods

Labels.

 The vessel only sees the Dangerous Goods

Declaration on paper or on-screen and the labels
on the container and have to use this information

for purposes of stowage planning.. As very rightly

emphasised by IMDG Code Compliance Centre

 The DGD has VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION for all

to read, consider and understand.