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Dangerous Goods Air Freight: A Shipper’s Guide
Batteries, chemicals, gas cylinders and other dangerous goods can be flown by charter — with the right classification, packaging and paperwork. Here’s how to get it right.
What counts as dangerous goods?
Dangerous goods are items that could put the aircraft, crew or other cargo at risk if they aren’t handled correctly. Internationally they are grouped into nine classes, covering things like explosives, gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidisers, toxic and infectious substances, radioactive material, corrosives and miscellaneous items such as lithium batteries.
Many everyday mining, construction and maintenance items fall into these classes — fuel samples, aerosols, compressed gas, paints, solvents and battery packs among them.
What the shipper needs to prepare
Classification
Know what the item is and its classification. The manufacturer’s safety data sheet (SDS) is the starting point.
Packaging
Dangerous goods must be packed in suitable, approved packaging for air transport.
Marking and labels
Packages need the correct marks and hazard labels for their class.
Documentation
A shipper’s declaration and the SDS normally travel with the consignment.
Quantities
Tell us the quantity and weight of each item so we can confirm how it can be carried.
Early notice
Flag dangerous goods when you first request a quote — it keeps the job moving.
Why charter for dangerous goods?
Scheduled passenger and cargo services often restrict or refuse many dangerous goods, or need long lead times. A dedicated charter flies your consignment on its own, direct to the airstrip you need.
Jandakot Flight Centre is approved to accept and airfreight dangerous goods. Tell us exactly what you need to move and we’ll confirm how it can be carried before the aircraft is loaded.
Before you call
- Item name and classification (from the SDS)
- Quantity, weight and dimensions
- Packaging type
- Pick-up and delivery points
- When it needs to arrive
Dangerous goods freight FAQs
Yes. JFC is approved to accept and airfreight dangerous goods. Give us the item, its classification and quantity and we’ll confirm the requirements for your consignment.
It depends on the item and quantity. Some can, many can’t. Tell us what you’re sending and we’ll advise whether it needs a freight-only flight.
Typically a shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods and the safety data sheet, plus correct packaging, marks and labels. We’ll confirm what applies to your item.
Yes, subject to the item, the aircraft and the destination airstrip. Many of our hot shot jobs are urgent parts and consumables for mine sites.
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Need dangerous goods flown?
Call our team or send the details with your classification and quantities for a fast quote.