Industry Insights & Reports
Expert analysis, regulatory updates, and practical guides for dangerous goods transport and international logistics
China Bottled Alcohol Export Guide: HS Codes, IMDG DG Rules & Packaging
Complete guide to exporting baijiu, whisky, wine and beer from China. HS codes, IMDG dangerous goods classification, glass bottle shipping protection and destination country certifications.
Container Securing for Rail: How China, US & Russia Standards Compare | Ginga Logistics
What are Russian-style and American-style container blocking & bracing? A comparison of China TB/T 30004, AAR Circular 43-I, and OSJD 401 railway standards with VMTP Vladivostok case study.
Yangtze River DG Suspension: Cargo Diversion & Container Packing Strategy | Ginga Logistics
Yangtze MSA issued high-temp warnings Jul 24, suspending DG handling. Practical comparison of Shanghai vs Ningbo and door-stuffing vs CFS packing for truck-diverted DG cargo.
China DG Vehicle Standard GB 21668-2025: Electric Trucks for Hazmat Transport | Ginga Logistics
Effective July 1, 2026. Three old standards abolished. Electric heavy trucks now permitted for Class 2.2 and Class 9 DG transport. ESC/AEBS mandatory. Cross-referenced with JT/T 617 and ADR 2025.
China Ammonium Sulfate Export Inspection: GACC No.97 Complete Guide | Ginga Logistics
Mandatory export inspection for ammonium sulfate (HS 3102210000/3102290000) effective July 16, 2026. Step-by-step CIQ code guide, 3-tier inspection timeline, IMSBC Class C compliance, and destination market rules (Brazil SINAC, EU REACH, Turkey). Includes booking workflow restructuring and caprolactam-grade vs. coking-grade differentiation.
China Export Control 2026: A Comprehensive Guide for Global Traders | Ginga Logistics
Analysis of China's sweeping export control overhaul in H1 2026: dual-use catalog updates, 40 Japanese entity listings, new customs Prohibited/Restricted Control Identifier, machine tool and drone rules. Includes six-month policy timeline, affected categories (rare earths, advanced equipment, chemicals, technology), five-step compliance roadmap, and enforcement case studies.
Vessel Owner & Charterer Verification Tool — Cross-Platform Ship Ownership & Route Code Lookup
Enter a vessel name to cross-verify registered owner, current charterer, service route code, and DG booking responsibility across multiple authoritative data sources. Essential for DG forwarders to identify the correct booking party.
Powder Actuated Cartridge Export from China: UN 0323 Class 1.4S Compliance Guide 2026 | Ginga Logistics
Complete compliance guide for exporting powder actuated cartridges from China: UN 0323 Class 1.4S explosives classification, DG packaging certificate two-step process, Competent Authority Approval, SP 347 requirements, and 2023-2026 customs seizure case analysis.
2026 Activated Carbon Export Compliance Guide | UN1362 Classification, IMDG 42-24 Updates & Full-Process Operations | Ginga Logistics
Complete activated carbon export compliance guide for Chinese shippers: UN1362 Class 4.2 classification, IMDG 42-24 amendment changes (14-day weathering, temperature monitoring, fire suppression), SP925/SP979 exemption pathways, Test N.4 self-heating test details, 6 essential export documents with DG packaging certificate two-step process, and 2026 carrier policy comparison (Maersk, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM).
2026 Fire Extinguisher Export Compliance Guide | UN1044 Classification, DG Packaging Certificate & Global Certification | Ginga Logistics
Complete guide to fire extinguisher export from China: UN1044/UN1950/UN3500/UN0514/UN3559 classification, TDG R24 SP 225 provisions, dangerous goods packaging certificate two-step process, EU CE/US UL/Saudi SASO/ASEAN certification requirements, Shanghai port shipside direct loading operations.
2026 China Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law In-Depth Analysis | Four Licensing Systems · Explosive & Drug Precursors · Dual-Use Items | Ginga Logistics
Comprehensive analysis of China's new Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law (effective May 1, 2026): comparison of Safety Production License, Business License, Registration System, and Safety Use License; six high-control chemical regimes (explosive precursors, drug precursors, highly toxic chemicals, scheduled chemicals, dual-use items); 2026 dual-use items export control updates and cross-compliance analysis; compliance action guide for producers, importers, and distributors.
2026 Air Freight ULD Complete Guide | Classification · Cold Chain · Aircraft Compatibility · IATA DGR Rules | Ginga Logistics
Comprehensive guide to Unit Load Devices (ULD): LD2/LD3/LD9 container and PMC/PGA pallet classification; RKN/RAP active vs AKE passive temperature-controlled cold chain selection; B747/B777/B787/A330 aircraft compatibility tables; IATA DGR 67th Edition dangerous goods loading, segregation, and prohibited items.
2026 IBC Export Compliance: China Customs DG Certificate vs Maritime Class Society Certificate | Ginga Logistics
When exporting dangerous goods or hazardous chemicals in IBC packaging from China, shippers face two independent regulatory requirements: Customs requires the DG Packaging Qualification Certificate (危包证), while Maritime/Port authorities require the Class Society Type Approval Certificate (CCS). These documents cannot substitute each other. Full guide covers application parties, validity, inspection points, typical scenarios, and practical risks.
2026 Import Hazardous Chemicals Declaration Guide | China Customs DG Catalog · GB Standards · Dual-Use Items
China customs DG catalog management: (1) Specific catalog listing, (2) Mixtures with catalog-listed ingredients exceeding 70%, (3) Item 2828 mixed flammable liquids. Includes GB/T 16483/GB 15258 standards, import dual-use items management requirements and license procedures.
2026 China Land Port DG Transport Analysis | Border Crossings UN Numbers · Lithium Battery Export
Complete analysis of China land border ports: Manzhouli, Horgos, Alashankou, Ruili, Pingxiang DG handling capacity. UN3480 lithium battery, UN3536 ESS, UN3556 NEV cross-border transport rules. Clearance process and compliance requirements for all major border crossings.
2026 China Airport Dangerous Goods Transport Policy | IATA DGR 67th Edition
Comprehensive guide to aviation DG transport: IATA DGR 67th lithium/sodium battery rules, UN 3556/3557/3558 NEV classification, major airline DG capacity comparison, airport handling capabilities, and passenger vs cargo aircraft differences.
2026 Energy Storage Container Export Guide | UN3536 Shipping Ports Carriers
Complete guide to BESS container export: UN3536 declaration, CATL/BYD/Sungrow product specs, Maersk/COSCO/MSC carrier policies, China's top 10 ports operation requirements. Includes Gen 1-4 technology evolution and over-weight handling.
2026 New Energy Vehicle Transport Regulations | UN3556/3557/3558 Comparison
Comprehensive guide covering IMDG 42-24, IATA DGR 67th, ADR/RID 2025 regulations. Includes lithium ion, sodium ion battery vehicle classification, SOC requirements, and ocean/air/road/rail transport exemptions.
2026 Lithium Battery Transport Regulations | UN3480/UN3481 Ocean Air Road Guide
Complete guide to lithium battery shipping: UN3480/UN3481 classification, IATA DGR 67th air transport rules, IMDG Code ocean shipping, packaging, labeling, and documentation requirements.
China's Top 10 Ports DG Handling Rules | Shanghai/Ningbo/Yantian 2026
Professional reference for dangerous goods operations at 10 major Chinese ports including Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Yantian, Guangzhou Nansha, Hong Kong, and more. DG declaration process, segregation requirements, and port comparison.
UN 9 Classes of Dangerous Goods
Comprehensive guide to the United Nations classification system for dangerous goods, covering all 9 hazard classes from explosives to miscellaneous dangerous substances.
What are Dangerous Goods?
An introduction to dangerous goods definition, characteristics, and why special handling and transportation procedures are required.
DG vs Hazardous Chemicals: Key Differences
Understanding the distinction between dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals, including regulatory frameworks and classification criteria.
Container Types & Sizes Guide
Complete reference guide to shipping container specifications, dimensions, and appropriate use cases for different cargo types.