Does the Dangerous Goods Vetter handle both air and sea regulations?

Yes. The agent is programmed with the specific logic for both IATA (Air) and IMDG (Sea) regulations, as well as road standards like ADR. It applies the correct rule set based on the intended mode of transport for each shipment.

Can it extract data from PDF Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?

Absolutely. It uses advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to read and interpret unstructured PDF Safety Data Sheets, extracting the critical UN numbers and packing details automatically.

How does it help with lithium battery shipping?

It specifically identifies battery shipments (e.g., HS 8507) and validates them against the complex packing instructions for lithium ion and metal batteries, ensuring watt-hour limits and labeling requirements are met to avoid common e-commerce fines.

Does it integrate with our existing ERP or TMS?

Yes. The **Dangerous Goods Vetter** is designed to integrate via API with major ERP and TMS platforms. It pulls order data to validate against the SDS and pushes back the completed Dangerous Goods Declaration ready for printing.

Is the AI's output legally accepted by carriers?

The AI generates the standard forms (like the IATA DGD) that human signatories review and sign. It acts as a force multiplier that ensures the data on the form is correct, drastically reducing the chance of rejection by the carrier's acceptance checklist.

Dangerous Goods Vetter | AI Workers

Dangerous Goods Vetter is an AI worker that autonomously validates hazmat shipments against IATA, IMDG, and 49 CFR regulations.

It extracts SDS data via OCR/NLP, generates zero-defect DGDs, and enforces port-specific rules-eliminating the 18-40% manual error rate.

What is Dangerous Goods Vetter?

Hazmat Firewall. Single documentation errors cause catastrophic safety incidents, indefinite seizures, and million-dollar fines. Navigates IMDG Code, IATA DGR, 49 CFR (US), and ADR (Europe). Validates physics and chemistry of shipments against transport mode legal constraints.
SDS Intelligence. Ingests 16-section Safety Data Sheets via OCR/NLP, extracting UN Number, Proper Shipping Name, Packing Group, and flashpoint. Cross-references against carrier restrictions and port-specific rules. Ashdod requires "direct delivery" for bromine/ammonia-human oversight causes massive demurrage.
Hidden Hazmat Detection. Screens e-commerce shipments for undeclared lithium batteries (HS 8507). Validates watt-hour limitations for air cargo and limited quantity exceptions. Ensures "Poison" labels formatted in required languages (Hebrew/English for specific jurisdictions).
Zero-Defect Documentation. Manual DGD error rates reach 18-40%. Auto-populates declarations from validated SDS data, eliminating transcription errors that trigger rejections. Ensures hazardous cargo moves through "green lane" approval.

Replaces:

Manual SDS cross-referencing for UN numbers and packing groups.

Segregation table checks for incompatible chemical combinations.

Manual DGD typing prone to rejection-causing typos.

Carrier restriction PDF searches for hazmat acceptance.

Visual label verification for class and mode requirements.

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Why Dangerous Goods Vetter?

Mitigate Catastrophic Risk. Undeclared hazmat fines reach tens of thousands per violation. Mathematically validates every shipment against IATA and IMDG updates, protecting against existential liability from safety incidents.
Accelerate Approval. Carriers reject shipments for minor clerical errors. Ensures "Zero-Defect" submissions by auto-populating from validated SDS data. Critical for time-sensitive hazardous cargo supply chains.
Navigate Port-Specific Complexity. Rotterdam acceptable, Haifa rejected due to local rules. Incorporates granular location logic-bilingual labels for Israel, direct delivery protocols for specific chemicals.
Optimize Routing. Identifies which carriers accept specific UN numbers and which ports have hazmat handling infrastructure. Prevents re-booking delays from rejected cargo.

How It Works

Workflow Automation

How Dangerous Goods Vetter integrates with your systems

DG Document Validator

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Receives shipment data via webhook, parses SDS information, uses AI to classify the UN number, validates packaging requirements, generates a DG declaration, and sends it to the carrier.

SDS Ingestion. Extracts "transportation DNA": UN Number, Proper Shipping Name, Hazard Class, Packing Group, Flashpoint. Validates SDS currency and SKU match.
Modal & Regional Validation. Applies IATA/IMDG/ADR rules for transport mode. Checks "Passenger Aircraft Forbidden" tags, stowage categories, local labeling requirements.
Segregation Logic. Analyzes compatibility of multiple hazmat items. Validates packaging meets packing instructions for UN number and quantity.
Declaration Generation. Generates DGD and container labels. Triggers "Hard Block" for prohibited UN numbers, preventing non-compliant cargo from leaving warehouse.

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Deploy Dangerous Goods Vetter to eliminate 18-40% DGD error rates and secure zero-defect hazmat compliance across IATA, IMDG, and regional regulations.

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Core Capabilities

Automated DGD Generation

Auto-populates Dangerous Goods Declarations from Safety Data Sheets, ensuring 100% data consistency and reducing rejection rates.

Multi-Modal Regulation Check

Validates shipments against IATA (Air), IMDG (Ocean), and ADR (Road) rules simultaneously to ensure cross-modal compliance.

Segregation Logic Engine

Automatically analyzes mixed shipments to identify and prevent prohibited combinations of hazardous materials based on segregation tables.

Port Restriction Monitoring

Tracks port-specific rules, such as direct delivery requirements for specific chemicals, preventing costly storage demurrage.

Who It's For

Chemical Manufacturers

Deploy Dangerous Goods Vetter to automate the creation of compliant shipping documentation for thousands of SKUs, ensuring that Safety Data Sheets are perfectly synced with transport labels.

E-commerce Logistics

Use the worker to screen parcels for lithium batteries (HS 8507) and other hidden hazmat, preventing undeclared goods from grounding flights or triggering fines.

Specialized Freight Forwarders

Implement the agent to manage complex project cargo involving hazardous materials, optimizing routing based on carrier-specific dangerous goods capabilities and restrictions.

Value Outcomes

Reduced Rejection Rates

Zero document rejections

Eliminate carrier rejections caused by clerical errors. AI validation ensures documentation is perfect before tender, smoothing the acceptance process.

Operational Velocity

70% faster processing

Slash documentation time. Automating DGD creation reduces processing time by **70%**, allowing teams to handle higher volumes without adding headcount.

Risk Mitigation

100% compliance audit

Prevent existential safety fines. 100% screening of SDS against regulations mitigates the risk of penalties for undeclared or misdeclared goods.

Cost Avoidance

Reduced demurrage fees

Avoid demurrage and storage fees. Pre-validating port restrictions ensures cargo isn't rejected upon arrival, saving thousands in storage costs.

Strategic Value for Decision Makers

For the CFO

**Liability & Asset Protection.** Hazmat incidents can bankrupt a company through fines and lawsuits. The Dangerous Goods Vetter acts as an automated insurance policy, enforcing strict compliance to protect the balance sheet from catastrophic risk.

For the COO

**Process Reliability & Speed.** Carrier rejections for bad paperwork stall our supply chain. This agent ensures our hazardous cargo flows as smoothly as general freight, removing the manual bottlenecks that cause delays.

For the Owner

**Reputation & Safety Legacy.** We cannot afford a safety scandal. This AI worker ensures that we adhere to the highest global standards of safety, protecting our brand reputation and our license to operate in critical markets.

Why Export Arena

Dangerous Goods Vetter is not a standalone tool - it's part of Export Arena's AI & Automation Department as a Service. Pre-trained on global trade nuances, from HS codes to geopolitical risk, it delivers strategic insights tailored to C-suite decision-making. We provide resilience as a service.

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