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IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)

IMDG-CODEApplies from 2024-01-01 SaveOfficial source

Summary

IMDG Code: transport of dangerous goods by sea (classification, packing, marking/labelling, documentation). Lithium batteries are Class 9 dangerous goods.

Scope

Applies when shipping dangerous goods (incl. lithium batteries, chemicals) by sea.

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