Industry Insights & Reports
Expert analysis, regulatory updates, and practical guides for dangerous goods transport and international logistics
Lithium Battery & New Energy(3)
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.
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.
Chemical Products(2)
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.
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).
Consumer Goods(2)
Perfume Export Compliance Guide: DG, Trademark & Design Patent | Ginga Logistics
Perfume with 70%-80% ethanol is UN 1266 Class 3 flammable liquid and a mandatory-inspection hazardous chemical; OEM trademark territoriality risk and perfume bottle design patents.
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.
Other Dangerous Goods(2)
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.
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.
DG Fundamentals(5)
Wet Battery DG Transport Guide: UN2794/2795/2800 vs UN3171
Classification differences between acid/alkali wet batteries, non-spillable batteries and battery-powered equipment, with the SP238 exemption explained.
What Are Dangerous Goods? Definition & 9 Classes
Dangerous goods definition per GB 6944-2025 & GB 12268-2025, the nine classes, UN numbers and the IMDG/IATA/ADR/RID frameworks.
What Are Hazardous Chemicals? Definition & GHS Classes
Legal definition, the Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals (2015) determination rules, GHS classification and transport requirements.
DG vs Hazardous Chemicals: Key Differences
Two classification systems, regulatory basis comparison, three overlap scenarios and a four-step judgment method.
UN 9 Classes of Dangerous Goods Explained
The nine classes, label colors and typical cargo per GB 6944-2025, IMDG Code and IATA DGR.
Packaging & Containers(6)
Container Types and Sizes Guide
20GP/40GP/40HC/45HC dimensions, open top, flat rack, reefer and tank containers plus DG packing precautions.
Limited Quantity (LQ) Transport Guide: Sea · Air · Road · Rail Compared | Ginga Logistics
Limited Quantity packaging differences across IMDG sea, IATA air, ADR road, RID rail, 49 CFR US and GB 28644.2 China: package mass limits, inner packaging limits, marks and placards, and exemptions.
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 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.
EU PPWR Compliance for DG Packaging & Securing Materials | Ginga Logistics
Do dangerous goods packaging, pallets, dunnage and securing materials need the EU PPWR? Recyclability, recycled content and reuse are exempt; heavy metals and DoC are not — with documents, labs and costs.
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.
Transport Modes & Ports(6)
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.
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 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.
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.
General Chemicals Air Export Guide
Required documents, cargo station delivery, chargeable weight rules and common pitfalls.
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.
Regulations & Policies(4)
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.
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.
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.
Vietnam Decree 292/2026/ND-CP Analysis: Compliance Framework for Chinese Companies | Ginga Logistics
Vietnam's Decree 292/2026/ND-CP took effect 5 September 2026, replacing Decree 69/2018. Ten key changes, six business roles and the three-layer chemical/DG transport regime, with a 30/90/180-day action plan.
Shipping & Tools(1)
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.