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Astral DGR

IATA-compliant dangerous goods handling.

Dangerous goods require specialist handling at every step. Astral DGR delivers full IATA regulatory compliance, certified staff and rigorous acceptance procedures across our entire network.

Product Overview

Hazmat Handled Right

Astral DGR covers the full spectrum of IATA dangerous goods categories — from lithium batteries and dry ice to radioactive material and corrosives. Our acceptance teams are trained to IATA Category 6 standard and undergo annual recertification to maintain regulatory currency.

Every DGR shipment accepted by Astral is subject to a mandatory documentation review — ensuring shipper declarations, labelling, marking and packaging all meet the current edition of the IATA DGR before uplift is confirmed.

Accepted DGR Classes

Class 1
Explosives— Fireworks, ammunition (where permitted)
Class 2
Gases— Compressed, liquefied and dissolved gases
Class 3
Flammable Liquids— Paints, adhesives, alcohols
Class 4
Flammable Solids— Matches, self-reactive substances
Class 5
Oxidisers— Hydrogen peroxide, fertilisers
Class 6
Toxic & Infectious— Pesticides, biological substances
Class 7
Radioactive— Medical isotopes, industrial gauges
Class 8
Corrosives— Acids, batteries, mercury
Class 9
Miscellaneous— Lithium batteries, dry ice, magnetised material

* Acceptance subject to current regulatory permissions and routing. Contact our team to verify specific commodities.

Features

What DGR Includes

IATA DGR Compliance

All acceptance, storage and handling procedures are aligned with the current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).

Trained Acceptance Staff

DGR-certified acceptance staff at all Astral stations. Annual recertification ensures current knowledge of regulatory changes.

Labelling Verification

Every DGR shipment undergoes a full IATA documentation check — labelling, marking, packaging and shipper declaration reviewed at acceptance.

Segregation Management

Proper segregation of incompatible hazmat classes in storage and on aircraft, in strict accordance with IATA Table 9.3.

Lithium Battery Specialist

Dedicated procedures for Section I and Section II lithium battery shipments — the fastest growing DGR category on global networks.

Incident Management

Trained response teams and spill kits at all major stations. Incident reporting procedures aligned with ICAO/IATA standards.

Shipping dangerous goods?

Our DGR team will confirm acceptance and guide your shipper through requirements.

Contact DGR Team