Dangerous Goods Council

What Dangerous Goods Council does

Dangerous Goods Council, Inc. is a privately held Pennsylvania-incorporated software and training company that has operated since 2000 from York, PA, focused exclusively on hazardous materials (dangerous goods) regulatory compliance. The firm builds and sells Haz-Shipper, a Windows-based compliance software platform that validates shipments against U.S. 49-CFR domestic ground regulations, IATA/ICAO international air regulations, and IMO/IMDG maritime regulations, and additionally encodes UPS and FedEx carrier-specific shipping standards. The software performs compliance checking for inner and outer package limits, carrier limits, and Q-value calculations, generates Shipper's Declarations, Bills of Lading, and carrier-specific forms, produces 3-D container visualizations with markings and labels, stores MSDS data, and creates shipping templates that can be shared across transportation modes.

The product is modular: customers can purchase 49-CFR, International Air, and IMO modules individually at $999 each or as bundles up to $2,150 for all three, on a one-time perpetual license basis with technical support included. Haz-Shipper integrates directly with UPS WorldShip and the FedEx DG Ready program (including FedEx Web Services and Ship Manager Server), enabling electronic pre-validation of dangerous goods declarations before tendering to FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, or FedEx Freight. Network and web deployment pricing is handled via direct sales contact.

Dangerous Goods Council runs a sales-led go-to-market with demo requests, walk-through demos, and direct purchase, supplemented by a training business that delivers 49-CFR, IATA, and IMDG certification and recertification courses via live interactive webinar and in-person sessions across 25+ US cities annually, plus customized in-house training at customer facilities. Additional services include UN-approved specification packaging, DOT exemption packaging consulting, and DOT/OSHA-style compliance audits. The company claims to serve major companies worldwide but does not disclose customer names, revenue, headcount beyond an 11-50 band, or external funding; ownership appears to be founder/operator-controlled with no parent company or institutional investors identified.

Name

Dangerous Goods Council

Legal name

Dangerous Goods Council, Inc.

Website

https://hazshipper.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dangerous Goods Council develops and sells Haz-Shipper, a Windows-based hazardous materials compliance software covering 49-CFR, IATA, and IMDG regulations with UPS and FedEx integration, and delivers certification training and compliance audits to dangerous goods shippers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hazardous Materials Compliance Software

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazmat Packaging, Labeling, Placarding & DG Documentation Services (TLACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazmat Marine / IMDG Transport (packaged goods & bulk) (TLADAIAI), Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods) Air Cargo Carriers (TLADAAAH), Hazardous Materials & UN-Certified Transport Packaging (Dangerous Goods Packaging) (IMALAFAK)

Keywords

• Hazardous materials compliance
• Dangerous goods software
• DOT regulatory training
• IATA shipping compliance
• IMDG maritime shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: One-time perpetual software licenses for Haz-Shipper compliance software. Individual modules (49-CFR, International Air, IMO) priced at $999 each. Bundles available at $1,650 (49-CFR & International Air) and $2,150 (All three modules). Includes technical support.
2. Regulatory Training Courses: Certification and recertification training for hazardous materials handlers. 49-CFR 2-day certification at $595, International Air 1-day at $495, IMDG 1-day courses. Conducted via live interactive webinar/virtual learning. Pricing subject to change with additional shipping/handling and 3% credit card fees.
3. Customized In-House Training: Customized training programs delivered at customer facilities. Price quotes provided upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dangerous Goods Council sells Haz-Shipper©, a full compliance hazardous materials software that embeds 49-CFR (domestic ground), IATA/ICAO (international air), and IMDG (international maritime) regulatory logic along with UPS and FedEx carrier standards to validate shipments, generate shipping documentation, and integrate with carrier shipping systems. The company complements the software with live webinar and in-person certification training courses (49-CFR, IATA, IMDG), UN-approved packaging materials, and DOT/OSHA-style compliance audits for hazardous-materials shippers worldwide.

Product overview

Dangerous Goods Council offers Haz-Shipper©, a comprehensive hazardous materials compliance software platform with modular regulatory coverage. The core product integrates three compliance modules: the 49-CFR Module for all domestic ground transportation (UPS, FedEx, DHL, LTL), the International Air Module for IATA/ICAO air cargo compliance, and the IMDG/IMO Module for international maritime dangerous goods. The software validates shipments against government regulations, generates required shipping documentation including Shipper's Declarations and Bills of Lading, provides 3-D container visualization, and directly integrates with UPS World Ship and FedEx DG Ready shipping systems. Pricing is modular with standalone modules at $999 each or bundled packages up to $2,150 for all three modules. Beyond software, Dangerous Goods Council provides regulatory training courses (49-CFR 2-day, IATA 1-day, IMDG 1-day), UN-approved packaging materials, and compliance audit services, positioning the company as a full-service hazardous materials solutions provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Haz-Shipper® Compliance Software Full compliance hazardous materials software sold as one-time perpetual licenses in three bundled modules (49-CFR for domestic ground, International Air for IATA/ICAO, and IMDG for maritime). Validates shipments against embedded regulatory logic, generates compliant shipping documentation (Shipper's Declarations, Bills of Lading, IMDG Declarations, NOTOC, end-of-day certification reports), creates and saves shipping templates, checks inner/outer compliance limits and carrier limits, and integrates with UPS WorldShip and FedEx DG Ready. Includes 3D container visualization, barcode creation/reading, and MSDS scanning and storage. Targets hazardous-materials shippers worldwide shipping by domestic ground, international air, and international maritime modes.
• 49-CFR Hazmat Certification Training Course 2-day certification course satisfying DOT 49-CFR Subpart H 172.704 requirements for hazardous-materials employees. Covers shipping procedures, regulation compliance, and safety protocols, and includes a written exam and certification of accomplishment. Delivered via live interactive webinar/virtual learning using Google Meets and at in-person locations across 25+ US cities annually. Priced at $595 per course, with separate shipping/handling and 3% credit card fees. For hazmat handlers, shippers, and employees requiring DOT Subpart H 172.704 certification/recertification.
• IATA/ICAO International Air Hazmat Training Course 1-day certification/recertification course satisfying IATA/ICAO requirements for dangerous goods handlers. Requires a current IATA or 49-CFR certification as a prerequisite. Covers international air shipping regulations and documentation requirements. Delivered live via interactive webinar. Priced at $495 per course (IATA regulations not included). For hazmat handlers and shippers requiring IATA/ICAO dangerous goods certification/recertification.
• IMDG Maritime Hazmat Certification Training Course 1-day certification/recertification course satisfying IMDG Code Section 1.3 requirements. Requires a current IMDG, 49-CFR, or IATA certification as a prerequisite. Covers maritime dangerous goods shipping procedures and compliance. Delivered live via interactive webinar. Priced by quote (IMDG regulations not included). For hazmat handlers and shippers requiring IMDG dangerous goods certification/recertification.
• UN-Approved Packaging Materials and Packaging Consulting Sourcing of UN-approved specification packaging and DOT exemption packaging, alongside consulting services for meeting United Nations shipping standards, paperwork assistance, and proper labeling. For hazardous-materials shippers needing compliant packaging solutions for domestic and international transport.
• Hazardous Materials Compliance Audits Internal compliance audits mirroring DOT/OSHA inspection standards. Services include training-program review, storage and disposal compliance, environmental business plans, and spill/accident requirement assessments, delivered as confidential written reports. For companies needing an independent assessment of their hazmat compliance posture or preparing for regulatory inspection.
• Customized In-House Hazmat Training Bespoke hazmat training programs delivered at customer facilities and tailored to client specifications and operating environment. Pricing provided by quote upon request. For companies requiring tailored on-site certification or refresher training for cohorts of hazmat employees.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FedExcoreTechnology or IntegrationHaz-Shipper integrates with the FedEx DG Ready shipping option, which provides preliminary validation and acceptance of dangerous goods and hazardous materials shipments before tendering to FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, or FedEx Freight. This integration helps ensure shipping labels match DG requirements and saves preparation time by electronically transmitting data to FedEx for validation. FedEx DG Ready shipping transaction options are available through integrated solutions.
• UPScoreTechnology or IntegrationHaz-Shipper integrates with UPS WorldShip System and includes all UPS standards in its compliance logic. The software supports UPS hazardous materials shipping requirements and is marketed specifically to UPS Hazardous Materials Customers with dedicated phone support line (1-800-554-9965).
• FedEx DG ReadycoreTechnology or IntegrationFedEx DG Ready software solutions help complete dangerous goods declarations and hazardous materials shipping papers, electronically transmitting data to FedEx for preliminary validation. Haz-Shipper is an approved FedEx DG Ready solution provider, helping reduce shipment rejection rates due to improperly prepared documentation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Labelmaster: Labelmaster sells hazmat labels, software, regulatory publications, and training services (DOT, IATA, IMDG) to US shippers, directly overlapping with Dangerous Goods Council's Haz-Shipper software and certification training portfolio.
• ICC The Compliance Center: ICC distributes UN-certified packaging, hazmat labels, and offers training/compliance services across DOT, IATA, and IMDG, making it a direct adjacent competitor in the same hazmat compliance niche with overlapping consulting and training offerings.
• Dangerous Goods Management (DGM): DGM provides dangerous goods consulting, software tools, and IATA/IMDG/49-CFR training, overlapping materially with Dangerous Goods Council's training courses and compliance documentation services for hazmat shippers.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: SGS is a global testing, inspection, and certification company offering hazmat-related compliance audits, training, and dangerous goods services that overlap with Dangerous Goods Council's audit and certification offerings, albeit as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas provides commodity inspection, dangerous goods consulting, and certification services globally, competing for hazmat compliance and training spend as part of a large TIC (testing, inspection, certification) portfolio.

Regional players

• DGM Dangerous Goods Trainer (DGM-Trainer): DGM's German-headquartered training arm offers IATA/IMDG/ADR dangerous goods training primarily in Europe, serving as a regional comparable to Dangerous Goods Council's US-centric webinar and in-person training delivery model.

Emerging players

• DOT Compliance Assistance, Inc. A US-focused dangerous goods training and compliance support firm offering DOT, IATA, and IMDG training and consulting comparable to Dangerous Goods Council's certification courses but without an embedded software platform of similar scope.
• CARGOpak: CARGOpak provides specialized hazmat packaging engineering, marking, and compliance documentation services for shippers, overlapping with Dangerous Goods Council's UN-approved packaging and DG documentation offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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