HUMAN AS A MAIN RISK DRIVER: UNDECLARED DANGEROUS GOODS IN MARITIME TRANSPORT & AVIATION

Abstract

Dangerous goods (DGs) not declared for transport as required by the regulations can give rise to risks, as they can endanger public safety or the environment. This study explains the risks posed by undeclared shipments by providing information about the most common undeclared DGs aboard aircraft and maritime ships, legal frameworks regulating the proper transportation of DGs, and key mechanisms for preventing the occurrence of undeclared DG shipments. This paper identifies the responsibilities of each stakeholder involved in the process of DG transportation. The main objective of this paper is to reveal human errors and dishonest techniques within the supply chain when DGs are transported by air and sea.

Keywords

• dangerous goods
• supply chain
• undeclaration
• water transport
• aviation