Certified Dangerous-Goods Logistics
Certified dangerous-goods shipping in Cincinnati, Dayton & Columbus
Compliant hazmat handling across Cincinnati, Dayton, Springfield and Columbus — plus Northern Kentucky and the Lexington–Louisville corridor — and throughout Ohio and beyond. One certified team for ground, air and ocean shipments, fully documented and fully protected.
What Counts as Dangerous Goods
The six hazard classes we handle
Dangerous goods are materials that pose a risk during transport. International and domestic rules sort them into nine hazard classes. If your freight falls into any of these, it must be classified, packed, marked and documented correctly — and that is exactly what our certified team handles.
Class 2
Gases
Compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases — flammable, non-flammable or toxic.
Class 3
Flammable Liquids
Fuels, solvents, paints and adhesives with a low flash point.
Class 4
Flammable Solids
Solids that ignite easily or are spontaneously combustible when wet.
Class 5
Oxidizers & Organic Peroxides
Substances that intensify fire or react violently with other materials.
Class 8
Corrosives
Acids and bases that damage skin, metal and other materials on contact.
Class 9
Miscellaneous
Lithium batteries, dry ice, magnets and other regulated hazards.
Ground · Air · Ocean
Compliant shipping in every mode
The regulations change with the mode of transport. Our certified specialists classify, pack, mark and document your freight to the right standard — whether it moves by road, by air, or across the ocean.
49 CFR
Ground shipping
Domestic road freight follows the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations in 49 CFR. We handle proper shipping names, UN numbers, placarding and shipping papers so loads move legally across state lines.
IATA DGR
Air shipping
Air shipments are governed by the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. We manage quantity limits, approved packaging, the Shipper’s Declaration and carrier acceptance for time-critical freight.
IMDG Code
Ocean shipping
Sea freight follows the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. We prepare segregation, marine pollutant marks, container packing certificates and the documentation ports require.
Packing Groups
How risk level shapes handling and cost
Most dangerous goods are assigned a Packing Group that reflects the degree of danger they present. The group drives which packaging is approved, how the load is handled, and ultimately what it costs to ship safely and compliantly.
PG I
High danger
The most stringent requirements — performance-tested packaging, strict quantity limits and careful handling. Higher complexity and cost.
PG II
Medium danger
Moderate risk requiring approved packaging and correct documentation, with more flexibility than Group I on quantities and handling.
PG III
Low danger
The lowest risk tier, with the broadest packaging options and quantity allowances — typically the most economical to ship.
Packaging & Crating
DG-compliant packaging and crating
Dangerous goods demand performance-tested, UN-specification packaging — not just a sturdy box. Our team specs and builds compliant inner and outer packaging, absorbents, cushioning and custom crates matched to the hazard class and packing group. Explore our packaging and crating services for the full picture.
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UN-specification inner and outer packaging
Absorbents, cushioning and secondary containment
Custom wood crates engineered for regulated freight
Correct marks, labels and orientation arrows
Overpacks and salvage packaging when required
Paperwork, Handled
Documentation & declarations we handle for you
A single error on a hazmat declaration can stop a shipment or trigger penalties. We prepare and verify the paperwork so your freight clears acceptance the first time.
Shipping papers
Compliant 49 CFR shipping papers with proper names, UN numbers and quantities.
Shipper’s Declaration
IATA Dangerous Goods declarations prepared and checked for air acceptance.
Marks & labels
Correct hazard labels, handling marks and orientation applied to every package.
Placards
Vehicle and container placarding matched to the load and route.
Packing certificates
Container packing certificates and segregation documentation for ocean freight.
Emergency response
24-hour emergency contact and response information included as required.
What We Can Move
Approved vs. specially-approved commodities
Many dangerous goods are routinely approved for transport once they are correctly classified and packed. Others are accepted only under additional review or special arrangements with the carrier.
Approved commodities
Standard regulated goods we ship regularly — flammable liquids, corrosives, lithium batteries, aerosols, paints and most everyday hazardous materials, handled to the applicable mode’s standard.
Specially-approved commodities
Higher-risk or restricted items — certain explosives, radioactive materials, infectious substances and large-quantity loads — that require additional review and carrier approval before booking.
Not sure where your material falls? Request a DG consult and our certified team will confirm classification and the best compliant path.
The Real Exposure
The cost of going it alone.
When you classify, pack, document, and ship dangerous goods without a certified partner, the full weight of compliance lands on you. The risk isn’t theoretical — it shows up in penalties, refused freight, liability, and rework.
Regulatory penalties
Hazmat violations under 49 CFR carry significant federal civil penalties — assessed per violation and, in many cases, per day a violation continues.
Rejected, held, or returned shipments
Carriers and airlines refuse improperly classified, packed, labeled, or documented DG — causing delays, return freight, and the cost of re-shipping all over again.
Liability exposure
If an undeclared or misdeclared shipment causes an incident, the shipper carries the cost — cleanup, property damage, and injury all trace back to you.
Hidden re-work costs
Re-packaging, re-labeling, storage, demurrage, and missed deadlines quietly stack up — eroding margins long after the original shipment was supposed to be done.
VeloCrate’s certified team absorbs that risk — correct classification, compliant packaging, and complete documentation — so a non-compliant shipment never becomes your problem.
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Full-Value Protection
Protected for full declared value
Standard carrier liability pays only a few dollars per pound — rarely enough for regulated, high-value freight. We offer a full declared-value coverage option so your shipment is protected for what it is actually worth. See the Coverage page for details.
Recommended
Full declared-value coverage
Protect the shipment for its true value. The right choice for high-value and irreplaceable regulated freight.
Standard
Carrier liability by weight
Default coverage is limited to a set amount per pound, regardless of what the goods are worth — often far below replacement cost.
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Why VeloCrate
Regulated freight, handled with confidence
Certified team
Specialists trained and current across 49 CFR, IATA DGR and the IMDG Code.
Compliant handling
Correct classification, packaging, marking and documentation — every shipment.
White-glove care
Custom crating and careful handling for fragile, oversized and high-value loads.
Fast turnaround
Quick quotes and responsive scheduling to keep regulated freight moving.
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Certified & compliant across the major dangerous-goods frameworks
49 CFR / US DOT
IATA DGR
IMDG Code
Hazmat Certified
UN-Spec Packaging
FAQ
Dangerous-goods questions, answered
Do you handle the hazmat paperwork and declarations?
Which shipping modes do you support?
What areas do you serve?
Can you ship any dangerous good?
Is my shipment protected for its full value?
Ready When You Are
Request a DG consult or get a quote
Tell us what you’re shipping and where it’s going. Our certified team will confirm the compliant path and get your regulated freight moving.