WHAT IS A DANGEROUS GOODDangerous Goods are items or substances that when transported by aircraft are a risk to health, safety, property or the environment.

Shipping of Dangerous Goods can be a challenge. NAC can assist you in meeting the shipper requirements with help from our Dangerous Goods Specialists.

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Compliance with FAA regulations and proper declaration of Dangerous Goods is the responsibility of the shipper. Fines and penalties may result from undeclared items or improperly identified items. Know before you ship and let us help you.

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PACKAGINGPackaging standards for Dangerous Goods are specified based on the type of item being shipped. An item that is flammable requires different packaging than an item that is corrosive, for example.

NAC stocks a variety of commonly used Dangerous Goods packaging for airline use. These items can be added to your airway bill as part of the service.

NAC OFFERS:• Compliance-ready shipping

• Assistance by experts in the field

• Safe delivery of your Dangerous Goods

• Peace of mind as the shipper or receiver of Dangerous Goods

DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE SHIPPING?There are many types of Dangers Goods. Everything from lithium batteries to pressurized whip cream cans are considered to be Dangerous Goods when loaded into an aircraft. Altitude and pressurization can change the stability of many products.

DANGEROUS GOODS CATEGORIES OF SERVICE AND FEES

Category Service level Fee*

PKA Documentation for declared Dangerous Goods

$25.00

PKB Proper packaging for compliance required

$40.00

PKC Documentation and packaging for compliance required

$90.00

PKD Complex documents and packaging for multiple items on an Airway Bill

$165.00

* Fees do not include the airline handling of $60.00 for Dangerous Goods, cost of packaging material, or freight cost.

NOT SURE ABOUT YOUR SHIPMENT? Common Dangerous Goods include ammunition, fuel, cleaners, batteries, paint, generators and anything with a motor. If you are unsure, ask before you ship.

HAVE YOU DECLARED IT?Cargo containing Dangerous Goods is subject to national and international regulation. Such cargo must be properly declared and clearly identified.

NAC OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICE LEVELS FOR CUSTOMERS SHIPPING DANGEROUS GOODS.

If you’re ready to ship and have all your paperwork done, a quick check and validation is all you need! Should you have a complicated shipping such as corrosives, flammable material, or pressurized items NAC has the materials on-hand to properly package and mark your items for shipment.

Ask an expert! Call NAC and ask to speak to a Dangerous Goods specialist. We are here to help.

LET US HELP YOU

Please note that Dangerous Goods packaging services are only available for shipments that originate in Anchorage and are shipping on Northern Air Cargo.

Contact us today for help shipping dangerous goods.

(907) 243-3331 (800) 727-2141

www.nac.aero