Consultancy Services
All modes — Road · Rail · River · Sea · Multimodal. Advice solely in your operational interest — no carrier or forwarder agenda.
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DG Transport Compliance
End-to-end compliance review of your dangerous goods operations by road, rail, river, and sea. Risk analysis for ports, CFS, and ICD operators.
- All aspects of DG transport — road, rail, river, sea
- Risk analysis for ports, CFS, and ICD
- Advice to vessel operators on carriage of DG
- Review of DG checklists and procedures
- PSC deficiency gap analysis and rectification support
- Carrier rejection — root cause and corrective action
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Classification & SDS Section 14
Classification opinions for new products, waste streams, and complex mixtures — with code references to IMDG Code, 49 CFR, ADR, GHS, CLP, MARPOL Annex III, and the Basel Convention.
- Classification of new products — SDS Section 14
- Classification of waste — IMDG Code and Basel Convention
- Analysis of hazardous waste commodities
- Marine pollutant determination
- Special provisions interpretation (SP 188, 238, 376, 965–970)
- Limited / excepted quantity eligibility
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Emergency Response Planning
Development and review of emergency response plans for ports, terminals, CFS operators, and vessel operators — aligned to IMDG Code EmS, MFAG, and SOLAS Chapter VII.
- Emergency response planning for ports, terminals, and CFS
- Shipboard emergency procedures review
- EmS / MFAG application guidance
- Incident root-cause analysis and corrective action
- Drill design, facilitation, and evaluation
- Communication with authorities — post-incident support
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Regulations covered: IMDG Code | 49 CFR | ADR / RID / ADN | GHS | CLP | MARPOL Annex III | Basel Convention | UN Manual of Tests and Criteria
Monthly Retainer Consultancy
On-demand access to specialist IMDG Code interpretation — without the cost of a full-time DG Manager
A monthly retainer gives your organisation direct access to 35 years of front-line regulatory experience. You call when you need guidance — not only when a crisis is already happening. Advice is independent: no carrier or forwarder agenda. Active authorship on IMDG Code 42-24 means you get responses aligned to the current mandatory edition.
IMDG Code Interpretation
On-demand answers to IMDG Code 42-24 queries — special provisions, packaging, marking, labelling, placarding, segregation, stowage, and more.
Classification Guidance
Guidance on correct UN classification, packing groups, and special provisions for substances, mixtures, and waste streams.
Document Review
Review of Dangerous Goods Declarations, Container / Vehicle Packing Certificates, SDS, and other transport documents for IMDG Code compliance.
Risk & Incident Support
Advice on non-compliance incidents, near-misses, and port / carrier rejection. Guidance on corrective action and communication with authorities.
Regulatory Updates
Proactive alerts on IMDG Code amendments, IMO circulars, and SOLAS / MARPOL changes relevant to your cargo types.
Training Support
Customised in-house awareness sessions, Q&A webinars, and handout materials tailored to your team’s operational role.
Who should retain this service?
Shippers of Dangerous Goods
Reduce DGD errors, avoid carrier rejection, stay current with IMDG Code amendments.
Freight Forwarders & NVOCCs
Protect your liability. Expert guidance before accepting or presenting DG shipments.
ISO Tank Operators
Tank selection, degree-of-filling rules, periodic inspection requirements, and special provisions.
CFS / ICD Operators
Correct handling, segregation, and stowage of dangerous goods at your facility.
Chemical Manufacturers & Exporters
Classification, SDS alignment with IMDG Code, and packaging instruction compliance from a single source.
Shipping Lines & Feeder Operators
Booking verification, VSA / port approval issues, stowage, segregation, and DG policy interpretation.
