‘Shippers ain’t aware of DG handling & transportation’

“The regulatory guidelines for Packaging, Labelling, Documentation, Emergency Response Process Guidelines have been defined elaborately are followed thoroughly. However, the lack of awareness of shippers regards to regulations of shipping dangerous goods during offloading / X-RAY scanning, which results in a disruption of flow of cargo processing, in the otherwise seamless acceptance of cargo,” shares Sanjiv Edward, CEO Cargo and Logistics, GMR Airports. “Additionally, deficiency of skillset amongst those involved in transportation of dangerous goods to Airport cargo Terminal can detrimental to Air Freight. Any error in handling of such goods at any stage, possess imminent and considerable hazard to both airport personnel and cargo if not handled cautiously.”