Customer Notification: IATA DANGEROUS GOODS STANDARD
Hello Valued Customers,
Beginning May 1, 2023, NAC will begin using the IATA dangerous goods regulations for processing standards.
NAC will still accept certain DG shipments under 49-CFR. These specific shipments will require advanced notification and arrangements with our Dangerous Goods department prior to drop off.
Examples of acceptable 49-CFR shipments would be:
- Special permit shipments
- Large quantity shipments where IATA’s more restrictive packaging would be too costly (e.g. ammo, paint, etc.)
- Time sensitive materials that need to move ASAP with priority service levels
- Cargo that has already travelled by a freight forwarder from outside of Alaska and is being dropped for further shipment on NAC
- Materials that may be removed from the US regulations (e.g., diesel fuel, Jet-A fuel, combustibles, etc.)
- Additional materials as deemed necessary
NAC maintains a staff of fully trained 49-CFR personnel. However, the Dangerous Goods Specialists do not work all hours that NAC receiving is open. Notification will need to be made in advance to assure acceptance and processing on arrival.
Thank you for your understanding as NAC moves to the IATA standards.
