Hazmat shipping in Miami starts with correctly classifying your dangerous goods, then packaging, marking, labeling, and documenting them to the right rulebook—IATA DGR for air, IMDG for ocean, and DOT 49 CFR for ground—and moving them with a certified carrier. Get the classification right and the rest follows; get it wrong and the shipment is rejected, fined, or worse.
The nine hazard classes
Dangerous goods are grouped into nine classes—from explosives (Class 1) to miscellaneous like dry ice and lithium batteries (Class 9). Each has its own packing group, quantity limits, and labels. Identifying the correct UN number and proper shipping name is the foundation of every compliant hazmat move.
Air (IATA DGR) vs ocean (IMDG)
Air shipments follow the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, which are the strictest on quantity and packaging. Ocean freight uses the IMDG Code. A carrier certified in both can advise the cheaper compliant mode. See our Miami hazmat services.
Documentation and drivers
You’ll need a Dangerous Goods Declaration, correct placarding, and drivers trained and endorsed for hazmat. Go Freight is IATA DGR and IMDG certified with hazmat-trained drivers, and handles regulated cold-chain loads. Pair hazmat with drayage or hazmat LTL as needed.
Frequently asked questions
What certifications does a hazmat carrier need?
For international moves, IATA DGR (air) and IMDG (ocean) training; for domestic ground, DOT 49 CFR compliance and hazmat-endorsed drivers. Ask to see current certification.
What’s the most common hazmat shipping mistake?
Misclassification—using the wrong UN number, shipping name, or packing group. It cascades into wrong packaging and labels and gets shipments held.
Can Go Freight ship lithium batteries from Miami?
Yes. Lithium batteries are regulated (Class 9) and Go Freight handles them under IATA/IMDG rules with proper packaging and documentation.
Shipping dangerous goods from Miami? Go Freight is IATA DGR and IMDG certified with hazmat-trained drivers. Get a quote in minutes or call (786) 445-0150.