Expert answers for safer, compliant dangerous goods transport

In most jurisdictions, including the UK and wider Europe, any organisation that consigns, packs or transports dangerous goods must appoint a qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor. The DGSA monitors compliance, prepares annual reports and advises on incidents. Even if your volumes fall below certain exemption thresholds, regulators still expect documented risk assessments. Engaging an external DGSA like Global DG Solutions gives you instant competence without the cost of recruiting and training an in-house specialist.

Global DG Solutions supports multi-modal operations, so you receive joined-up advice whether your cargo moves by articulated lorry, container vessel or scheduled aircraft. We understand the specific provisions of ADR for road, the IMDG Code for sea and IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations for air. That means we can harmonise packaging, labelling and documentation across modes, avoid costly rework at trans-shipment points and keep your supply chain flowing smoothly from origin to final destination.

Yes. We draw on decades of import-export experience to compile commercial invoices, packing lists, dangerous goods declarations and any permits your destination authority requires. Our documentation aligns with HMRC, EU and international customs standards, minimising border delays and fines. Because dangerous goods data flows straight from our compliance assessments, you avoid double-entry errors and discrepancies that trigger inspections. We can also coordinate with freight forwarders and brokers, ensuring each document reaches the right portal on time.

Although we are based in the United Kingdom, our advice spans every major trading lane. We routinely support shipments originating in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, coordinating across time zones via virtual meetings and secure document portals. Where national variations apply, we reference local competent authority circulars to maintain accuracy. This global reach lets your business scale confidently without juggling multiple advisors or interpreting unfamiliar rules alone.

Because we operate as an agile independent consultancy, engagement can start within days rather than weeks. Once we receive a brief—commodity details, volumes, routes and timelines—we issue a scope and cost outline within 24 hours. On approval, we schedule an initial compliance review call and, if needed, a site visit at the earliest convenient slot. Urgent queries can be handled remotely so your consignments are not held up while contracts are finalised.

Lithium batteries are among the most regulated items we manage. We can classify cells and packs, identify the correct UN numbers, confirm testing requirements, advise on packing instructions such as Section IA, IB or II, and prepare the Shipper’s Declaration when required. Our guidance covers standalone batteries, equipment containing batteries, and equipment packed with batteries. By ensuring compliance with IATA, IMDG and ADR provisions, we help you avoid rejections, fires, and expensive emergency interventions.

To prepare an accurate proposal we ask for a summary of the goods (chemical or product names, UN numbers if known), expected volumes, packaging formats, origin and destination points, and preferred transport mode. We also need your desired start date and any internal deadlines, such as tender submissions or scheduled shipments. Photographs of labels or safety data sheets accelerate the process. With that information we can confirm scope, timescales and costs without hidden extras.

Our fees are transparent and tied to the value you receive. Most clients choose either a project-based fixed price for defined scopes—such as obtaining export approvals—or a retainer that provides ongoing advisory hours each month. Travel or laboratory testing costs are passed through at cost with prior approval. Invoicing is issued on agreed milestones or monthly / annually for retainers, and our terms are thirty days. There are no onboarding charges, setup fees or long-term lock-ins.