The difference between shipping VS air freight appraisal report is revealed! EXP Dangerous Goods/Lithium Battery Must-Read Guide

As a foreign trader who is often exposed to import and export business, I am always asked a question by customers: "Can the appraisal reports of shipping and air freight be universal?" Today, I will use my personal experience to clarify the difference between these two "twin" reports in vernacular.

First, these two reports were not born to the same mother at all
The shipping appraisal report is like the "physical examination report" of goods going abroad. It mainly depends on whether your goods will spontaneously ignite and explode in the bumpy and humid environment of shipping. For example, last year, when our company had a batch of lithium batteries in EXP, the guy from the testing agency checked the stability of the batteries with a magnifying glass. The final report marked the UN3480 number and moisture-proof packaging recommendations.
The air freight appraisal report is more like a "high-altitude survival test". When a batch of magnets were obtained in air freight last year, the certification body of the Civil Aviation Administration repeatedly tested the magnetic strength for fear of interfering with the aircraft navigation system. It is specifically stated in the report that it must be packaged in anti-magnetic packaging, and emergency handling guidelines are attached.

2. The institution issuing the certificate has two complete systems
The last time I helped a chemical plant customer handle a shipping report, I found a testing laboratory with IMDG certification. But when the same batch of goods was going to air freight, the other airport refused to recognize the report and insisted that we find an IATA-certified institution for testing again.

3. The content of the report is one Pacific Ocean worse
The maritime report focuses on these:

• Is the goods "marine sensitive constitution" (for example, it will release poisonous gas when exposed to water)
• How to "live comfortably" in Container (stacking spacing/temperature and humidity requirements)
• How to "give first aid" in an accident (leakage treatment method)

The air freight report stared at these details:

• Will the goods suffer from "altitude sickness" (such as spontaneous combustion) at high altitude and low pressure?
• Can the packaging withstand violent sorting (boxes with UN logo must be used)
• How to deal with emergencies on board (fire extinguisher type/isolation measures)

4. There is a secret hidden in the validity period
The shipping report taken on December 28th last year was called back by the customs on January 2nd this year-although it is theoretically valid for one year, the shipping report will be invalid by default on December 31st of that year. The air freight report is calculated for 365 days from the date of issuance. I have personally stepped on this pit.

5. The consequences of choosing the wrong report are very serious
A while ago, my colleague used the shipping report on air freight powder, and the goods were detained at dubai airport. Not only did he lose 80,000 liquidated damages, but he was also blacklisted by airlines. Now newcomers to their company have to recite this lesson of blood and tears: the shipping report recognizes IMDG rules, and air freight only reads IATA's DGR manual.