The shipment adheres to the strict IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) .
Names and addresses for accountability. UN Number: UN3480 (for lithium-ion batteries). Proper Shipping Name: "Lithium ion batteries".
The logistics manager realizes that without the correct paperwork, the cargo will be rejected at the airport, causing a massive production delay.
Total net quantity, number of packages, and packing instructions (e.g., PI965).
The shipper (the logistics manager) has to complete the IATA Dangerous Goods Declaration Form . This is not just a packing list; it is a legal document certifying that:
The —or more formally, the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods —is essentially the "passport" and "medical history" for hazardous materials traveling by air.