DANGEROUS GOODS
Handling and Services
As a leading ground handling agent serving the majority of airlines operating through Arlanda Airport, our company takes the handling and storage of dangerous goods with the utmost seriousness and professionalism. Our goal is to offer the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and regulatory compliance when handling dangerous cargo. All operations are conducted in full compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), and our dedicated personnel are extensively trained and certified by IATA to handle a wide range of hazardous materials safely and efficiently.
Facilities
We utilize specialized facilities and secure storage areas, ensuring that all hazardous materials are properly classified, labeled, and isolated to prevent cross-contamination or risk to personnel and the environment. Our processes include thorough documentation and active coordination with airline partners to uphold the highest levels of safety and operational integrity. With years of experience managing a wide range of dangerous goods, we are committed to maintaining strict control, transparency, and accountability throughout the entire process, giving our clients complete confidence in our capability and care.
Acceptance Checks
Before any shipment containing dangerous goods is cleared for carriage, it must undergo a comprehensive acceptance check in accordance with both IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and the specific requirements of the airline involved. As a trusted ground handling agent at Arlanda Airport, we are responsible for conducting these checks on behalf of the majority of airlines we serve. Our acceptance procedures are carried out using standardized IATA acceptance checklists and are performed exclusively by personnel who are fully trained and certified in DGR handling. Each inspection ensures that all documentation, packaging, labeling, and markings meet strict regulatory and airline-specific criteria.
All fully regulated dangerous goods need to be checked before being loaded onto an aircraft. However – shipments that do not require a shipper’s declaration of dangerous goods, might not be required to be checked depending on the specific airline and their requirements. These articles include section II lithium batteries, and dangerous goods in excepted quantities. It’s important that you check with you airline if an acceptance check is required to avoid any unexpected costs.
On another note, if you want an acceptance check to be performed on your shipment regardless of airline requirements – feel free to contact us. When it comes to security, there is no such thing as being too careful.
Discrepancies and Corrections
In the event that a dangerous goods shipment does not meet the required acceptance criteria, it is formally classified as ”rejected” and cannot proceed until all discrepancies are resolved.
However, we are not permitted to make direct alterations to shipments that have been rejected due to non-compliance. This restriction exists to maintain regulatory objectivity, avoid conflicts of interest, and limit liability. Making changes to the content, packaging, labeling, or documentation of a shipment would place us in the role of the shipper or freight forwarder, which is outside our scope of responsibility and could compromise the integrity of the acceptance process.
Instead, any necessary corrections must be carried out by the original shipper or by a certified and specialized third-party company—such as DGM—who are authorized and equipped to perform such adjustments while ensuring full regulatory compliance. Once corrected, the shipment can then be re-submitted for a new acceptance check by our certified personnel.
You can find the contact details to DGM here. They can also help answer any questions you might have regarding dangerous goods.