Dangerous Goods Ocean Freight
from China
IMDG/IMO-certified forwarder moving Class 1–9 hazardous cargo — lithium batteries, chemicals, paints, and gases — from Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, and Tianjin to 120+ ports worldwide.
Your Cargo, Our Specialty
Four categories make up the bulk of our DG export volume. Each has its own documentation, packaging, and carrier rules — we handle all of it.
Lithium Batteries
UN3480 (loose lithium-ion) and UN3481 (packed with / contained in equipment). Fully regulated and Section II relief shipments, with UN38.3 test summaries pre-checked before booking.
Paints, Solvents & Chemicals
Paint (UN1263), coatings, thinners, adhesives, fragrances, alcohol-based liquids. Flash-point classification verified against IMDG before container loading.
Aerosols, Butane & Compressed Gas
Aerosols (UN1950), butane / propane cartridges, fire extinguishers, refrigerant gases, and compressed gas cylinders. Ventilation and segregation rules enforced on every booking.
Acids, Bases & Industrial Chemicals
Acids, bases, sodium hydroxide, bleach, electroplating chemicals. Compatible cargo segregation and proper inner-packing certification arranged.
Our Dangerous Goods Shipping Process
From MSDS review to destination delivery — one workflow, one team, no hand-offs.
Free Document Review
Send MSDS, packing list, invoice, UN38.3 summary. Our DGSA reviews classification within 4 hours — free, no obligation.
Space Allocation
We lock container space with Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, or Hapag-Lloyd within 24 hours. No last-minute roll-overs.
Packing & Declaration
UN-spec packing, DGD, container packing certificate, and Chinese export customs filing — all arranged in one workflow.
Ocean Transit & Delivery
24/7 tracking across the ocean. On arrival, we coordinate destination clearance and trucking to your warehouse or Amazon FC.
Every Paperwork Sorted Before Your Cargo Moves
Dangerous goods shipments fail at customs because of documentation, not because of the cargo itself. We've seen it all.
Flexible Options for Every DG Shipment
FCL — Full Container
20'GP / 40'HQ dedicated container. Best for 10+ pallets. Your container is never mixed with incompatible classes.
LCL — Consolidation
Weekly DG groupage from Qingdao / Shanghai / Shenzhen. From 1 CBM. Segregation with other cargo verified before stuffing.
T11 / T14 Tank
Bulk liquid chemicals. Tank leasing, cleaning certificates, and steam-in-place arranged if required.
Door-to-Door (DDU/DDP)
Factory pick-up, export clearance, ocean freight, and final delivery to your consignee — no third parties in between.
Not a General Forwarder Reselling DG Bookings
DGSA-Staffed Team
Every file is reviewed in-house by a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor before space is locked.
Guaranteed Carrier Space
Direct contracts with 14+ major ocean carriers — even in peak season roll-over season.
Free MSDS Pre-Check
We tell you early if a cargo is unshippable as declared — before you pay for anything.
<1 Hour Crisis Response
Dedicated 24/7 emergency line for vessel irregularities, customs holds, or port delays.
Qingdao-Based DG Specialists, Not a Generalist
Eastern Cargo is a Qingdao-based freight forwarder specialized in dangerous goods ocean export. Since our founding, we have moved over 5,000 TEU of Class 1–9 cargo — mostly lithium batteries, industrial chemicals, paints and coatings, and compressed gases — to importers, distributors, and Amazon sellers in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
Our warehouse partners are licensed for dangerous goods storage and stuffing. Our in-house DGSA reviews every file before space is locked. We are not a general forwarder reselling DG bookings — we are the people who actually walk your container through the port.
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Get a DG Shipping Quote in 24 Hours
Send us your product name, UN number (if known), MSDS, package details, and origin / destination ports. We reply with space options, rate, and the documentation checklist.
Common DG Shipping Questions
Can you ship lithium batteries by sea?
Yes. We ship UN3480 (loose lithium-ion) and UN3481 (packed with or contained in equipment) regularly. We require the UN38.3 test summary and MSDS before booking. Fully regulated shipments go on approved carriers; Section II relief shipments are also accepted.
What dangerous goods classes do you handle?
We handle Class 2 (gases), Class 3 (flammable liquids, including paints), Class 4 (flammable solids), Class 5 (oxidizers), Class 6.1 (toxic substances), Class 8 (corrosives), and Class 9 (miscellaneous, including lithium batteries and dry ice). Class 1 explosives and Class 7 radioactive cargoes are not accepted.
How far in advance should I book DG space?
FCL bookings should be made 7–10 days before the estimated ship date. LCL consolidation sailings are weekly. During peak season (August–October), we recommend 14 days.
Do I need to provide MSDS before getting a rate?
Yes — and the review is free. We review your MSDS within 4 business hours and confirm whether the cargo is shippable as declared. This prevents costly roll-overs at the port.
Can you pick up cargo from factories in other Chinese cities?
Yes. We arrange licensed DG trucking from most industrial zones in Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and Shanghai.
Do you handle the Chinese export 危包证?
We guide your factory through the application and work with certified packaging manufacturers if your factory does not hold one. Without it, customs will not release the cargo.
What is the minimum LCL shipment size?
LCL consolidation starts at 1 CBM / 500 kg. For smaller shipments we can quote air freight, but sea LCL is almost always more cost-effective for DG cargo.
Do you deliver to Amazon FBA warehouses?
Yes. We have experience delivering sea freight to Amazon FBA facilities in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, including DG-compliant labels and palletization.