Dangerous Goods (DG)
Materials or substances that pose a risk to health safety property or the environment.
Definition
Materials or substances that pose a risk to health safety property or the environment. Dangerous goods include chemicals flammable items explosives and toxic substances. Special labeling handling and documentation requirements apply when shipping DG cargo
Related Terms
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
An Incoterm in which the seller assumes full responsibility for delivering the goods to the buyer's designated location including all costs duties and taxes.
DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid)
An Incoterm that requires the seller to deliver goods to the buyer's designated location excluding import duties and taxes.
Deadweight Tonnage (DWT)
Deadweight Tonnage refers to the total carrying capacity of a vessel including cargo fuel water crew passengers and supplies.
Declared Value
The monetary value that the shipper assigns to a shipment which is used to determine liability limits in the event of loss damage or theft.
Demurrage
A fee imposed by carriers when cargo remains at the port or terminal beyond the agreed-upon free storage period.
Detention
A fee charged by carriers when a shipping container is kept outside the port or terminal beyond the allocated free time for loading unloading or storage.
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