General CarGo – Hassle free handling

General CarGo – Hassle free handling

Send documents, samples, consolidations, readymade garments, auto parts, machine

parts, fabrics, personal effects, household goods, footwear, carpets, etc. anywhere with
our efficient and simple general cargo services.

Terms and conditions:

Cargo: Equivalent to the term “goods” mean, anything carried or to be carried in an

aircraft, other than mail and baggage (including personal effects accompanying
passengers) or the property of the carrier. Unaccompanied baggage moving under an
air waybill is cargo.

General carGo is a generic term used for those shipment which do not requires special
handling. It includes documents and samples (courier bags), motor parts, readymade
garments, fabrics etc.

Acceptable nature of Cargo

The shipper is obligated to comply with all customs regulations and all other
government regulations related to the packing, carriage and furnishing of such
information, and completion of all necessary documentation. However, IndiGo is under
no obligation to inquire into the correctness of required information.

A shipment can only be accepted if nature of goods is acceptable for air transportation

At the time of accepting shipment, local restrictions to the destination’s provincial

authority (if applicable) must always be adhered to and the same to be informed to the
shipper/agent.

Airworthy packaging of Goods

IndiGo ensures that any package or overpack is inspected and is not accepted, unless:
  Properly marked and labelled
 There is no leakage
 It's safety and security has not been compromised

The shipper is responsible to ensure that the cargo is packed in an appropriate way for
air-carriage, that it can be carried safely without causing any injury/ damage to any
person, goods or property.

Documents at the time of acceptance

The following documents are required at the time of booking cargo:

1. Duly filled Instruction of Dispatch of Goods (IDG)

2. Security declaration of the goods

3. Photo ID of the shipper

4. Inner content of the consignment ( when booked under generic term)

The shipper or his agent is required to furnish the above details for tendering load to
IndiGo.

Markings and labels

Labels must be fully visible, and all old labels and markings must be obliterated/
removed. A fresh CarGo label/sticker should be used on all packages. Labels must
contain the following mandatory information in addition to which additional optional
information can be added:

1. Complete Air Waybill number

2. Origin i.e. the three-letter alpha code of station of origin

3. Destination i.e. the three-letter alpha code of station of destination

4. Total number of pieces in figures

5. The actual gross weight (in kg) in whole numbers

All the required labels are available on all the cargo counters of IndiGo.
Types of labels

1. Marking labels

These labels are affixed or tagged along with the package to give them an identity. The
below figure shows the basic marking labels used in IndiGo.

2. Handling labels

These type of labels, when affixed or tagged on the packages explains how that
package needs to be handled. Below are samples of some of the handling labels.
List of Prohibited Articles

The following are the list of Prohibited items which cannot be carried on IndiGo flight.
The same is also printed at the back of the Instruction for Dispatch of Goods (IDG).

Acetyl, Benzoyl peroxide solid or solutions, Aerolein uninhibited, Aerosol Products,

class 8 poison n.o.s., Air liquid non-pressurised Aluminium diethyl Monochloride,
Aluminium dross, wet Arsine Black powder, Bombs, explosive Caps Blasting,
chloropicrin and methyl chloride mixtures, Chloropicrin and methyl chloride mixtures,
Cigarettes self-lighting, Disopropyl-benzene hydroperoxide solution, Ethyl acrylate
uninhibited, Explosive or explosive devices new, Fire extinguisher, charges, Fuzes,
detonating Grenade, hand of rifle with bursting charge, Grenades, Tear Gas, Hydrogen
liquid, Hydrogen sulphide, isopropyl percarbonate stabilised, isopropyl percarbonate
unstabilised, Low explosive, Mines explosive, Nickel carbonyl Nitric oxide spent
List of Restricted Articles

The following are the List of restricted Articles which are not carried on IndiGo flight.
This list also appears at the back of the IDG:

Acetal, Acetone, Ammonium fluoride, Argon gaseous, Arsenic acid, solid Barium
chlorate Benzene, Borneol calcium chlorate, carbon dioxide gaseous or liquefied,
Charcoal activated, chloroform, copper cyanide oil, DISCETYL diethylamine, Ether
Ferric chloride, Formic acid, Fuel aviation turbine engine, Helium gaseous, Hydrochloric
and mixtures lead nitrate matches, Safety (book card or strike-box), malathion,
perfumes, methanol, nitrogen gaseous and Silver nitrate.

THIS LIST OF PROHIBITED/RESTRICTED ARTICLES MENTIONED ABOVE IS NOT

EXHAUSTIVE AND is issued mainly for the guidance of the consignors. An exhaustive
list may be seen in the "IATA DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATION" which is available
at all our CarGo booking offices. Carriage of restricted articles, their packing certificate
etc. shall be in accordance with the current edition of IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations

Shipper’s Right of Disposition (for Domestic shipment)

The shipper has the right to dispose of off its goods as follows:

a. Shipper may withdraw the goods at the airport of departure or destination.

b. Shipper may stop them in the course of the journey at any schedule landing point.

c. Shipper may call for goods to be delivered at the place of destination or in the course
of the journey to a person other than the consignment named on the face of the Air
Waybill.

d. Shipper may require goods to be returned to the airport of departure.

e. Shipper must not exercise this right of disposition in such a way as to prejudice a
carrier or other consignors.
f. The shipper shall reimburse the carrier for any expenses occasioned by the exercise
of his right of disposition.

g. The shipper can take delivery at the transit station.

h. The agent can act on behalf of the shipper, but the authorisation letter from the
shipper is necessary before commencing the procedure. The Agent needs to submit the
written authorisation from the shipper (can be in the form of a letter or email) to the
IndiGo counter before exercising the right of disposition on shipper’s behalf. E-Mail, if
used as a means of communication, should be sent on the IndiGo’s station id only.
Small shipments and Freight Attached
Consignments – Small things matter
Share paper and small items safely and quickly with our freight attached
consignment service.

These shipments require extra care due to their size. At IndiGo, we ensure they travel
safely. We put them inside a designated CarGo Document Bag and seal the same.

Products falling under this category (this is not exhaustive)

1. Passports

2. Tender documents

3. Personal letters

What all required for booking:

1. Duly filled Instruction for Dispatch of Goods (Available at the carGo counter)

2. Legible marking and labelling to be done on the packages (by the shipper)

3. Security declaration form (available in the carGo counter)

4. Manifest of the material is declared under a generic heading (like personal

effects, household goods, etc)

5. Non-dangerous goods declaration

Perishable – Get fresh with us
Send fruits and vegetables, fish seed, biological samples and other delicate cargo
anywhere safely with our cargo services, and we make sure they’re delivered
fresh.

Terms and conditions:

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) defines a shipment as perishable if

its contents deteriorate over a given period when exposed to harsh environmental
conditions, such as excessive temperature or humidity. Examples of perishable
shipments include seafood, dairy, plants, meat, fruits and vegetables, fish seed (or
shrimps) and live tropical fish.

IndiGo does not accept any perishable cargo which needs temperature maintenance
while on board, while IndiGo can accept a temperature-sensitive shipment in case
packing of shipment can sustain the temperature requirement of its contents.

Categories which are accepted in IndiGo

 Fresh flowers, dry flowers, cut flowers, orchids

 Fruits (Fresh and dry)
 Frozen meat and fish
 Liquid spices
 Fish seed and shrimps
 Dairy products
 Pharmaceuticals supplies (excluding shipment requiring external temperature
control)
 Hatching eggs
 Newspapers
 Mud Crabs

What all required for booking:

1. Duly filled Instruction for Dispatch of Goods (Available at the carGo counter)

2. Indemnity letter for perishables

3. Legible marking and labelling to be done on the packages (by the shipper)
 4. “Perishable stickers” are mandatory (ask for the same at the carGo counter)

5. “This side up” sticker is a must for shipments having wet content (ask for the

sticker in the counter at the time of booking)

6. Security declaration form (available at the carGo counter)

7. Government Photo ID proof of the shipper (except PAN Card)

Things to note:

1. Weight per box of shipment of frozen meat/fish must not exceed 25 kg

2. Please provide sanitation and hygienic certificate at the time of booking frozen

meat

3. Watertight container to be used in case of wet/liquid content

4. The packaging of the perishables should be as per company guideline (Please

get in touch with the representative at the carGo counter for packing details)
Human Remains
Terms and conditions:

Carriage of Human Remains (mortal remains) by Indian carriers is governed by the

Aircraft (Public Health) Rules, 1954 which states:

No person shall bring into India any dead body or human remains of persons who may
have died of yellow fever, plague, anthrax, ganders or such other diseases as may be
notified by the Central Government for this purpose. If a body is properly cremated, then
ashes should be placed in an urn or casket having an outer packing of suitable material.
This can be then brought to India.

Things to remember:

1. We carry human remains for both domestic and International sector

2. For domestic transport, mortal remains of persons with 10 years or less are

charged on 50 kg whereas above 10 years is charged on 100 kg (including

coffin)

3. The maximum acceptable weight of Human Remains (including Coffin) in the

international sector is 200 kg. Actual weight is taken if the human remains

exceed 100 kg

4. Dead bodies are only accepted for carriage in coffins that are not used before for

burial purpose

Documents required for Domestic transfer of Human Remains:

1. Death certificate from a recognised hospital (Post-mortem receipt in case of

unnatural death)

2. No Objection Certificate from the local police station

3. ID proof of the deceased person

 4. Embalming certificate

5. Coffin maker certificate or undertaker certificate. (Form available at the IndiGo

CarGo counter)

Documents required for International transfer of Human Remains:

1. Confirmed ticket (if the passenger is accompanying) / approval from the

destination (if unaccompanied)

2. All the medical, health, administrative and legal requirements of the regulations in

force in the State of destination relating to the transfer of human remains and,

where appropriate, burial and exhumation should be complied with

3. Human remains should be embalmed from the competent authority

4. Clearance should be obtained from the appropriate State of the authority of the

deceased’s origin (Embassy/consulate) and also from the Indian Mission

5. Clearance should be obtained from the local health authority

6. Passport of the deceased should be produced duly-cancelled by the appropriate

issuing State of authority (Embassy/consulate)

7. Death certificate to be obtained from competent Medical authority

8. Clearance from Local Police authority is required for carriage of Human Remains

9. Identity proof of the person booking the human remains

Vulnerable CarGo
Any CarGo with a declared value of USD500 and above per kg (but under USD1000)
except live animals, perishable CarGo and human remains. This includes (but not
restricted to):

1. Cameras/paintings/antiques/laptops

2. Watches or watch movements

3. Electronic goods such as IC's/Computers/motherboard/cell- phones/ laptop

computers, etc

4. Semi- precious stones

5. Watches

6. Laptops

7. Mobile Phones

Documents required for transportation of vulnerable cargo

1. Duly filled Instruction for Dispatch of Goods (Available at the CarGo counter)

2. Legible marking and labelling to be done on the packages (by the shipper)

3. Security declaration form (available in the carGo counter)

4. Manifest of the material if declared under a generic heading (like personal

effects, household goods, etc)

5. Nondangerous goods declaration

6. Government Photo ID proof of the shipper (except PAN Card)

Valuable Cargo – Handled with care
With our valuable CarGo service, we make sure your most precious items are
treated with the care they deserve and are delivered safely to their destination.

Terms and conditions:

Valuable CarGo means a consignment which contains one or more of the following
articles:

1. Any article having a declared value of carriage of USD 1000 (or equivalent) or

more, per gross kilogram

2. Gold bullion (including refined and unrefined gold in ingot form), dore bullion,

gold specie and gold in the form of grain, sheet, foil, powder, sponge, wire, rod,

tube, circles, mouldings and castings, platinum, platinum metals (Palladium,

iridium, ruthenium, osmium and rhodium) and platinum alloys in the form of grain,

sponge, bar, ingot, sheet, rod, wire, gauze, tube and strip (but excluding those

radioactive isotopes of the above metals and alloys which are subject to

restricted articles labelling requirements)

3. Legal banknotes, traveller’s cheques, securities, shares, share coupons and

stamps (excluding mint stamps from the United Kingdom) and ready for use bank

cards and/or credit cards

4. Diamonds, (including diamonds for industrial use), rubies, emeralds, sapphires,

opals and real pearls (including cultured pearls)

5. Jewellery consisting of diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, opals and real pearls

(included cultured pearls)

6. Jewellery and watches made of silver and/or gold and/or platinum; articles made

of gold and/or platinum, other than gold and/or platinum plated

Things to remember:

1. IndiGo accepts VAL CarGo in both values declared for carriage and valuable by

nature. In the event of the value declared, 0.75% of the value declared minus

IndiGo’s liability (INR350/= per kg.) will be charged as valuation charges and in

the event of NVD, security charges will be applied as per applicable rate card

2. All valuables (except oversized) are forwarded inside sealed VAL box

3. To declare the value of the shipment, please provide the original invoice. We will

retain a copy of the invoice

Packing and marking

Cloth wrapped with Shellac seal in general.

Things to note:

1. The mode of packing must be mentioned on the IDG

2. Only opaque packaging is accepted by IndiGo for carriage

3. Currency is only accepted on the basis of the RBI clearance (Declaration given

by the bank)

Documents required for transportation of Valuable cargo

1. Duly filled Instruction for Dispatch of Goods (Available at the carGo counter)

2. Legible marking and labelling to be done on the packages (by the shipper)

3. Security declaration form (Available at the carGo counter)

4. Manifest of the material if declared under a generic heading (like personal

effects, household goods, etc)

5. Non-dangerous goods declaration

6. Government Photo ID proof of the shipper (except PAN Card)

Dangerous Goods
 Dangerous Goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to
health, safety, property or the environment and which are listed as such in the Technical
Instructions or which are classified according to the Technical Instructions
 Carriage of Dangerous Goods by air poses an inherent safety hazard; because of the
characteristics of air transport (vibration, pressure and temperature changes) can have
such an effect of articles, substances and packaging to pose a risk to the aircraft,
passenger and crew that may not be apparent on the ground. There are some items that
pose such a risk at any time, whether they are being transported or not
 Dangerous Goods are commodities that possess potentially dangerous characteristics.
These characteristics will not take their transport by air dangerous, provided that suitable
precautions are taken. Dangerous Goods consist not only of obvious substances such
as acids, explosives, and poisons but also include less apparent articles like magnets,
refrigerants and some everyday household items such as bleaches, aerosols, and
perfumes
 To ensure safe transport of Dangerous Goods by air, ICAO has laid down the standards
and recommended practices in Annex 18. ICAO has also issued Technical Instructions
for Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, the document (Doc 9284- AN/905) which
gives classification, list of Dangerous Goods, packing, labeling, marking, documentation
and training of concerned personnel and other associated aspects. In India, the Aircraft
(Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2003, have been framed by Director General of
Civil Aviation to give effect to these provisions made by ICAO
 There are internationally agreed rules to ensure the safe transportation of dangerous
good by air. These are published by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)
as the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Good by Air
 The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual (abbreviated DGR in this Manual) is
based on Annex 18 to the Chicago Convention of International Civil Aviation
Organization. They include all the requirements of Annex 18 and the latest ICAO
 Technical Instructions. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation Manual is recognised by
ICAO as the field document for the transport of dangerous good by air

Indian Regal Regime for carriage of Dangerous Goods

The carriage of dangerous goods to/from/within/over India is governed by the following:

1. The Aircraft Act 1934 - Section 5(2) (L) and Section 10(1)

2. The Aircraft Rules 1937 - (Rule 8)

3. The Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2003

4. Civil Aviation Requirements – Section 11 – Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air

Series ‘C’ Part I, - Issue III dated 08th January, 2010 (Guidelines and Procedure for

Dangerous Goods Inspections)

 5. Civil Aviation Requirements – Section 11 – Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air

Series ‘C’ Part I, Issue III dated 08th January, 2010 (Approval of Dangerous Goods

Training Programme)

Basis of International Dangerous Goods Regulation

 UNCOE gives recommendations and procedure for handling of dangerous goods other
than Radioactive Materials. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recommends the
procedure for handling Radioactive Material
 International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): ICAO uses these recommendations and
ICAO Annex 18 to develop a Technical Instructions for Safe Transport of Dangerous by
Air, which provides the basis under which dangerous goods can be transported safely by
air
 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations: Airline uses the IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations as everyday field documents. This document fully complies with ICAO
Technical instructions & Annex 18 and some cases more restrictive by taking account of
industry standard practices or operational considerations
 It is ensured that a current edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), the
ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
(Technical Instructions), along with this manual must be accessible at each location
where ground handling operations involving the acceptance or loading of dangerous
goods as cargo are conducted

Dangerous Goods carried in IndiGo

1. Dry – ice as packing material

2. Radioactive material (FDG 18)

Dry ice used as packing material (Proper Shipping name: Carbon

dioxide, solid)

General

Dry ice (or carbon dioxide solid, UN 1845) is considered a dangerous good/hazardous
material for air transport and requires special handling. Dry ice is classified by DOT
(Department of Transportation) and IATA as a “miscellaneous” hazard, class 9.

In IndiGo, Dry ice is used as a coolant for storing perishable like chocolates, ice-
creams, blood samples, medicines, stickers etc.
DRY ICE used as packing material (Shipping name: Carbon dioxide, solid)

General

Dry ice (or carbon dioxide solid, UN 1845) is considered a dangerous good/hazardous
material for air transport and requires special handling. Dry ice is classified by DOT
(Department of Transportation) and IATA as a 'miscellaneous' hazard, class 9.

At IndiGo, dry ice is used as a coolant for storing perishable such as chocolates, ice-
creams, blood samples, medicines, stickers, etc.

Why is dry ice dangerous?

Dry ice is considered hazardous during transportation for three reasons:

 Explosion hazard: dry ice releases a large volume of carbon dioxide gas as it
sublimates. If packaged in a container that does not allow for the release of the gas, it
may explode, causing personal injury or property damage
 Suffocation hazard: a large volume of carbon dioxide gas emitted in a confined space
may create an oxygen deficient atmosphere
 Contact hazard: dry ice is a cryogenic material that causes severe frostbite upon
contact with skin

General requirements

Dry Ice is a class 9 Dangerous Good. Packages containing dry ice must always be
declared as such by proper marking and labelling. A ‘Shipper’s Declaration for
Dangerous Goods’ is not required if no other dangerous goods are in the shipment but
'Instruction of dispatch of Goods' is required. Dry ice must be packaged to permit the
release of carbon dioxide gas and to prevent a build-up of pressure that could rupture
the packaging. Below Packing Instructions must be used and ‘dry ice checklist’ has to
be filled by the Acceptance staff at the time of load being tendered. A sample of IndiGo
Standard dry ice sticker is provided below:

Packing Instruction 954

 This instruction applies to UN 1845 on passenger and CarGo aircraft and CAO. The
General Packing Requirements of section 5.0.2 of the current edition of the DGR must
be met
 Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) in packages, when offered for transport by air, must be in
packaging designed and constructed to permit the release of carbon dioxide gas and to
prevent a build-up of pressure that could rupture the packaging. Arrangements between
shipper and operator(s) must be made for each shipment, to ensure ventilation safety
procedures are followed. The shipper must provide the operator with written
documentation stating the total quantity of the dry ice contained in each box
 The Shipper's Declaration requirements of Subsections 8.1 and 10.8.1 of the DGR are
only applicable when the Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) is used as a refrigerant for
dangerous goods that require a Shipper's Declaration
 When a Shipper's Declaration is not required, the following information, as required by
8.2.3 of the DGR for the Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice), should be contained in the
‘Nature and Quantity of Goods’box on the Air Waybill:
o UN 1845
o proper shipping name (Dry ice or Carbon dioxide, solid)
o Class 9
o the number of packages
o The net quantity of dry ice in each package
 The net weight of the Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) must be marked on the outside of
the package

Dry ice used as a refrigerant for other than dangerous goods may be shipped in a unit
load device or other types of pallet prepared by a single shipper provided that the
shipper has made prior arrangements with the operator. In such a case, the unit load
device, or other types of pallet must allow the venting of the carbon dioxide gas to
prevent a dangerous build-up of pressure. The shipper must provide IndiGo with written
documentation stating the total quantity of the dry ice contained in each packages of the
consignment.

Special Instruction
  A maximum acceptable quantity of dry ice per piece will be 30 kg in case of Airbus 320
and 5 kg in case of ATR. The Max quantity per flight will be 200 kg for Airbus A – 320
and 10 kg for ATR72-600
 A letter from the shipper needs to be taken while accepting dry ice shipment stating the
net quantity of dry ice per packet
 A pre-alert should be sent to Airport Operations, Transit station(s) and destination in a
specified format
 The pilot needs to be issued a Special Load Notification (NOTOC). CarGo staff should
prepare the NOTOC and hand it over to the Load and Trim staff for a signature of
acceptance from the Pilot and one copy of the signed NOTOC has to be retained by
CarGo staff for office records
 Loading in Airbus 320 holds:
o Hold-1: 100 kg max allowed
o Hold-3 & 4: 75 kg max allowed
o Hold-5: 25 Kg max allowed

No specific compartment – wise loading specification is given in IATA DGR

Things to note:

1. Packages in which dry – ice is used as refrigerant is only acceptable

2. Maximum amount of dry – ice per package is 30 kg

3. Maximum amount of dry – ice per aircraft is 200 kg

4. Boxes must perforate in such a way to allow cross – ventilation

Documents required for transportation of Shipment packed with dry – ice

1. Completely filled Instruction for Dispatch of goods (IDG)

2. Completely filled Security declaration

3. Letter stating the quantity of Dry – ice in each package. (This is mandatory)

Packing, marking and labelling

1. Legible marking on the packages are mandatory

2. Emergency contact number to be clearly visible

3. Specified Class 9 label (is available in the counter) to be affixed on each package

Radioactive Material (FDG)

General

Radioactive material means any material containing radionuclides where both the
activity concentration and the total activity in the consignment exceed the values
specified in 10.3.2 of the DGR
manual.

IndiGo accepts only Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 (FDG) as radioactive material (RRY) in

its Airbus 320 aircraft, however, radioactive material is not accepted in ATR72 flights

Description of F-18 ( FDG)

Fluorodeoxyglucose, F-18 (FDG) is a radiopharmaceutical used in medical imaging with

PET (positron emission tomography). This medicine is a radioactive drug FDG
produced from Cyclotron and transferred to different locations (as per requirement).
After FDG is injected into a patient, a PET scanner can form images of the distribution
of FDG around the body that can be assessed to diagnose various medical conditions,
cancer in particular. It can also be used to diagnose brain and cardiac disorders.

 Radioactivity: Half-life is 109.7 minutes. Will decay to normal radioactive background

levels in 18 hours
 Health Hazards: Skin and eye irritants when exposed. Since small quantities present in
each container, no adverse effects are expected to occur
 Fire /Explosion: No risk of fire or explosion
 UN number: UN 2915
 Proper Shipping Name: Radioactive material, Type A package,
 Hazard Class: 7
 Hazardous Polymerisation: No occurrence
 Physical State /Appearance: Clear, liquid in a glass vial
o Colour: Colourless
o Odour: Odourless
o Vapour pressure /Density: Not found
o Boiling Point: 100 oC (212 oF)
o Melting Point: 0oC (32oF)
o Solubility: Soluble in water
o Evaporation point: None
o Specific Gravity: >55Mbq/mg F18 – FDGPacking of the container

Packing of the container

The packaging instruction is given and approved by AERB (refer Certificate of
Registration for Type A package design in the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)
Safety Code No. SC/TR – 1, 1986 edition for transportation of radioactive material). The
packaging details are as follows:

Exterior Packaging: An external “Flight case” multiplex wood packaging

 Material: Plywood with stackable steel reinforced angles

 Weight: 7 kg 917.5 Gross wt
 Dimension: 280 X 280 X 330mm

A bracing system consisting of synthetic material and foam components to center and
fix the lead container into the “flight case”.

Internal foam: Polyethylene high density 30 kg/cub M.

Container: Material: Lead container fully covered with stainless steel

 Weight: 10.5 kg
 Dimension: Dbody = 103mm; Dhandles = 119mm; H = 194mm
 Pb thickness = 32mm
 Stainless steel: 316 type 1.5mm electropolished, thickness 2mm
 Primary Container with lead shielding: 10ml glass vial capped with rubber bunk &
aluminium cap loaded in the above shield container
 Lead container positioning: placed centrally
Health Hazard

Potential Health Effects: The hazardous, non – radioactive ingredients found in

Fluorodeoxyglucose F 18 (FDG) injections are skin and eye irritants, but, because of the
small quantities present in each container, no adverse effects are expected to occur
from these components.

Eye Contact: No adverse effect expected, but may cause mechanical irritation. In high
doses, may cause dryness of the eye or may lead to the development of cataracts.

Skin Contact: Not expected to produce any acute adverse health effects. High doses
may cause erythema (skin burns).

Inhalation: FDG does not easily become airborne under standard conditions. Not
expected to be a health hazard via inhalation.

May cause asymptomatic physiological uptake by specific target organs or tissues

Documents required to book FDG

Documents required to book FDG

The following documents are required from the shipper for transportation of RRY:

 Copy of the valid permission letter from Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) which
allows them to transport FDG in a Type A container. This copy is mandatory for every
shipment. (AERB is the ultimate authority to oversee manufacture and supply of
radiopharmaceuticals. They give the license to the shipper for transporting radioactive
material. The organisation provides the guideline for safe transportation of radioactive
material)
 At least two copies in original of Shipper’s Declaration to Dangerous Goods as per
section 8.1.2.3.1 of the current edition of the DGR manual
 Consignor’s Declaration for Safe Transportation of RRY

Shipment having sum of the Transport Index maximum up to 3 is accepted.

The following documents required to be forwarded to the destination

 A copy of the Airwaybill

 A copy of the DGD
  A copy of the AERB permission letter
 A copy of Consignor’s Declaration for Safe Transportation of Radioactive material

Acceptance procedure

1. Acceptance will be performed latest by D – 90 mins. Prior to the departure of the flight

2. Prior booking to be made in IndiGo CarGo booking system

3. Radioactive material to be booked in the direct flights only

4. Radioactive Checklist should be filled by DG CAT 6 staff

5. Documentation as stated in section 1.2.1 to be in strict compliance

6. Marking and labelling (Category II – yellow / Category III – the yellow label is used) to be

checked. The responsibility of affixing label is to be affixed by the consignor

Emergency First Aid

Eye contact: Immediately rinse the eye with saline solution several times. Notify
radiation safety personnel.

Skin Contact: If skin contact occurs, immediately wash the affected area thoroughly and
vigorously with soap and water until the radioactivity can be removed. Always blot dry.
Do not abrade the skin. Notify radiation safety personnel.

Inhalation: Not expected to require first aid measures.

Ingestion: Not expected to ensure first aid measures.

Other First Aid: Promptly remove any contamination from the skin, eyes, or clothing.
Use a mild soap and water if required.
Cremated Ashes
We carry cremated ashes of human remains and pets in urns on our flights.

Documents required for transportation of cremated ashes

 Death certificate/Postmortem certificate

 No Objection Certificate issued by the local police station
 Cremation certificate issued by government authorised cremator
 Indemnity from the medical practitioner stating that the deceased is free from
infectious disease (Often the statement appears on the death certificate itself)

Packaging:

 Lighter material (like fibre, cay, etc.) to be used as urn

 No metal urn is acceptable for carriage
 The urn must be placed inside a box with adequate cushioning
Lithium batteries packed with / in
shipment
A lithium-ion battery or Li-ion battery (abbreviated as LIB) is a type of rechargeable
battery in which lithium ions move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode
during discharge and back when charging. Li-ion batteries use an intercalated lithium
compound as one electrode material, compared to the metallic lithium used in a non-
rechargeable lithium battery.

Lithium-ion batteries are common rechargeable batteries for portable electronics, with a
high energy density, tiny memory effect and low self-discharge. LIBs are also growing in
popularity for military, battery electric vehicle and aerospace.Things to note:

1. Loose batteries (new or used) are not acceptable on IndiGo flights

2. Used Lithium batteries packed with/in shipment are not accepted for carriage

3. Any battery in/with equipment having more than 100Wh / battery is not

acceptable

4. Power banks are not accepted for carriage

5. All packages must be embossed/affixed with a Lithium battery sticker

6. No damaged package is accepted for carriage

Documents required for transportation of Shipment

Declaration of type of lithium batteries (format available at our CarGo counter). Other
documentation is the same as that of “General CarGo”.
Biological Products under Category B,
UN3373
Acceptance

The product not falling under Table 3.6D of the current IATA DGR manual (please
check with the respective cargo office for clarification on specific products) falls under
Category B.

Documents required for transportation of Biological Substance, Category B

The following documents are in addition to the documents required to book General
CarGo:

1. Letter from the laboratory pertaining to compliance of packing instruction PI 650

as per IATA DGR.

2. Description of the content.

3. 24 hours emergency contact number.

Packing, marking and labelling

The packaging must be of good quality, strong enough to withstand the shocks and
loadings which are usually encountered during transport (like by vibration, or by
changes in temperature, humidity or pressure). The packaging must meet the following
specifications:

1. The primary receptacle must be leak-proof and must not contain more than

1L/1kg of content.

2. The outer packaging must be waterproof and leak-proof.

3. Primary receptacle should be free from any marks of tempering.

4. Absorbent material must be placed between the primary receptacle and the outer

packaging. The absorbent material must be in sufficient quantity in order to

 absorb the entire content of the primary receptacle(s) so that any release of liquid

substance will not compromise the integrity of the cushioning material or of the

outer packaging.

5. The outer packaging must not contain more than 4L/4kg of content excluding gel

packs.

6. At least one surface of the outer packaging must have a minimum dimension of

10cmX10cm.

7. For transportation, a ‘diamond- shaped mark specifying UN3373’ must be

displayed on the external surface of the outer packaging on a background of a

contrasting colour and must be clearly visible and legible.

8. Proper shipping name ‘Biological Substance, Category B’ must be marked on the

outer packaging adjacent to the diamond-shaped mark.

Label to be embossed on packages

Exceptions

These substances do not fall under the category of Biological Substances, Category B
and can be transported.

1. Substances which do not contain infectious substances or substances which are

unlikely to cause disease in humans or animals are not subject to these

regulations unless they meet the criteria for inclusion in another class.
2. Substances containing micro-organisms, which are non-pathogenic to humans or

animals are not subject to these regulations unless they meet the criteria for

inclusion in another class.

3. Substances in a form that any present pathogens have been neutralised or

inactivated such that they no longer pose a health risk are not subject to these

regulations unless they meet the criteria for inclusion in another class.

4. Environmental samples (including food and water samples), which are not

considered to pose a significant risk of infection are not subject to these

regulations unless they meet the criteria for inclusion in another class.

5. Dried blood spots, collected by applying a drop of blood onto absorbent material

are not subject to these regulations.

6. Fecal occult blood screening samples are not subject to these regulations.

7. Blood or blood components which have been collected for the purpose of

transfusion or for the preparation of blood products to be used for transfusion or

transplantation and any tissues or organs intended for use in transplantation, as

well as samples drawn in connection with such purposes, are not subject to

these regulations.

8. Patient specimens for which there is minimal likelihood that pathogens are

present are not subject to other provisions of these regulations provided.

o The specimen must be packed in a packaging which will prevent any
leakage and which is marked with the words ’Exempt human specimen‘ or
’Exempt animal specimen’, as appropriate;
o The packaging must consist of three components:
 A leak-proof primary receptacle(s)
 A leak-proof secondary packaging; and
 The outer packaging of adequate strength for its capacity, mass
and intended use and with at least one surface having minimum
dimensions of 100 mm × 100 mm;
o For liquids, absorbent material in sufficient quantity to absorb the entire
contents must be placed between the primary receptacle(s) and the
secondary packaging so that, during transport, any release or leak of a
 liquid substance will not reach the outer packaging and will not
compromise the integrity of the cushioning material;
o When multiple - primary fragile receptacles are placed in a single
secondary packaging, they must be either individually wrapped or
separated to prevent contact with each other.