IMDG
Category: Compliance
Also searched as: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
Definition (plain English)
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, which sets sea-freight rules for DG classification, packing, marking, labeling, documentation, segregation, and stowage.
Why it matters commercially
IMDG compliance determines whether a vessel, carrier, terminal, and port will accept hazardous cargo and what extra charges or restrictions apply.
Example
A forwarder requested the SDS and UN number before confirming whether the cargo could ship by sea under IMDG limited-quantity provisions.
Common mistake
Assuming an air or road DG approval automatically means the cargo can move by ocean under the same packing and documentation.
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