Dangerous Goods Management

What Dangerous Goods Management does

Dangerous Goods Management (DGM) is a privately held, New Zealand-based specialist in dangerous goods compliance, founded in 1994. The company delivers accredited training courses covering IATA air, IMDG sea, road transport, and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSWA) regulations, alongside the supply of UN-certified packaging, repackaging services, and consultancy. DGM operates from three locations across New Zealand — Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch — and serves a stated base of more than 1,700 customers.

DGM holds two credentials that materially differentiate its training offering: IATA Excellence Accreditation (one of five globally and the first in New Zealand) and Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA NZ) Part 141 Approved Training School status. The business also distributes UN-certified packaging and runs a dedicated fleet for in-Auckland repackaging and labelling of dangerous goods, including a sub-brand called bio-bottle focused on biological/infectious substances. Courses are delivered in-person across the three campuses and via an online self-study option introduced in recent years. Course pricing ranges from approximately NZ$290 for short courses to NZ$1,120+GST for the IATA five-day programme, indicating a mid-priced professional training model.

The company's revenue model rests on multiple streams: tuition and certification fees from individual and corporate trainees, sales of UN-certified packaging consumables, repackaging/relabelling service fees, regulatory consultancy, and ancillary services such as meeting room hire. The customer base spans freight forwarders, healthcare providers (including Auckland District Health Board), manufacturers, and warehousing operators. DGM is family-owned, employs approximately seven people, and operates without external equity backing, indicating a long-running lifestyle/owner-operator business rather than a venture-backed growth vehicle.

Name

Dangerous Goods Management

Legal name

Dangerous Goods Management Limited

Website

https://dgm.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dangerous Goods Management is a New Zealand-based accredited training and compliance services provider specializing in IATA, IMDG, road, and HSWA dangerous goods regulations, UN-certified packaging, and repackaging, serving 1,700+ customers across freight, healthcare, and manufacturing since 1994.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dangerous Goods Compliance and Training

NAICS

Packing and Crating (488991), Packaging and Labeling Services (561910), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro primary industry

DG Compliance, Packaging & Documentation Services (UN Packaging, SDS, DGD/IMDG) (TLAIAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazmat Transportation & DG Freight Management (Road/Rail/Air/Ocean) (TLAIAJAA), Lithium Batteries & Energy Storage DG Logistics (UN38.3, Class 9) (TLAIAJAG), Infectious Substances & Medical Waste Transport (Class 6.2) (TLADAIAF)

Keywords

• Dangerous goods training
• IATA dangerous goods regulations
• UN certified packaging
• Hazardous materials compliance
• Dangerous goods consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Services: Dangerous goods training courses including IATA DGR (5-day initial, 3-day recurrent), IMDG maritime, road transport handling, D Endorsement, HSWA chemical handling, infectious substances, lithium battery, RACA, and air cargo load and restraint. Training delivered in-person, virtual, or self-paced online formats.
2. UN Certified Packaging Products: Sale of UN certified 4G cartons, metal cans, plastic jerry cans, class labels, placards, container labels, shipping labels, and regulations (IATA DGR, IMDG Code, NZS 5433).
3. Dangerous Goods Repackaging and Certification: Onsite dangerous goods packing, inspection, labeling, shippers declarations, and delivery services. Includes money-back compliance guarantee.
4. Consultancy Services: Compliance consultation on requirements for sending dangerous goods via road, sea and air freight. Includes pre-transit auditing of consignments to prevent rejections and ensure regulatory compliance.
5. Room Hire: Training room and meeting room hire at Airport Oaks Auckland facility with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and catering services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dangerous Goods Management (DGM) is a one-stop-shop providing IATA-accredited dangerous goods training courses for air, sea, and road transport, UN certified dangerous goods packaging products (4GV cartons, metal cans, plastic jerry cans, class labels, placards, and shipping labels), and operational services including onsite repackaging, certification, and compliance consultancy. The company serves freight forwarders, airlines, and organizations handling hazardous materials, with delivery through public courses, onsite training, online self-study, and dedicated staff solutions across New Zealand.

Product overview

Dangerous Goods Management (DGM) operates as a one-stop-shop for dangerous goods services, combining training courses with physical products and compliance services. The core training portfolio includes IATA-certified dangerous goods courses (air, sea, road transport), HSWA chemical handling training, and specialized courses for infectious substances, lithium batteries, and cargo handling—all delivered through public scheduled courses, on-site training, and self-paced online options. The product side offers a comprehensive range of UN-certified dangerous goods packaging including 4GV fibreboard cartons, metal cans, plastic jerry cans, and a full suite of labels (class labels, placards, shipping labels) plus regulatory publications. Services encompass DG repacking, certification, consultancy, and dedicated staff solutions. DGM holds IATA Excellence Accreditation for CBTA training and is a NZ Civil Aviation Authority Part 141 Accredited Training School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• bio-bottle: Packaging for infectious and biological substances including temperature-controlled items for international transportation of food samples, vaccines, blood products, plasma, tissue samples and serums.

Products and services

• Dangerous Goods Handling by Road Transport Self-Study Course Online self-paced training course covering requirements for carriage of dangerous goods by road, designed to comply with NZS 5433 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land. Approximately 8 hours of video content, priced at NZ$395+GST.
• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) 7.1 Training IATA-certified training for personnel responsible for preparing dangerous goods consignments by air, covering Initial (5-day) and Recurrent (3-day) courses. Approved by IATA and NZ Civil Aviation Authority Part 141.
• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) 7.2 Training IATA-certified training for personnel responsible for processing and accepting goods presented as general cargo as per IATA DGR Section 1.5 using CBTA approach.
• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) 7.3 Training IATA-certified training for personnel requiring certification to process, ship, or accept dangerous goods consignments by air. Covers both Initial and Recurrent courses.
• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) 7.4 Training IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations course for personnel responsible for handling cargo in warehouses, loading and unloading unit load devices, and loading cargo compartments as per IATA DGR Section 1.5.
• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) 7.10 Training IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations course for personnel responsible for security screening (passenger and crew, baggage cargo and mail) as per IATA DGR Section 1.5.
• Infectious Substances by Air Training IATA-endorsed and NZ CAA approved course designed for shippers of infectious and biological substances by air, their agents, and airline operator acceptance staff.
• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Training Course designed for shippers and shipper's agents who prepare dangerous goods shipments for carriage by sea, focusing on the IMDG Code. Satisfies training provision set out in Section 1.3 of the IMDG Code.
• Dangerous Goods Handling for Road Transport Full-day course designed to comply with Land Transport Rule and NZS 5433, providing specific training on completing Dangerous Goods Declarations for road transport.
• D Endorsement Training NZTA-approved courses for drivers requiring Dangerous Goods (D) Endorsement on their licence, meeting requirements under NZQA Unit Standard 16718.
• Lithium Battery Transport Awareness Training Two-hour training course for shipping Section II Lithium Batteries in accordance with IATA DGR requirements. Road and ocean freight also covered.
• Air Cargo Load and Restraint Training Course for staff preparing unit load devices including training in ULD weight limitations, cargo shoring methods, and cargo compatibility. IATA-endorsed, meeting mandatory training requirements for IATA freight forwarders.
• Regulated Air Cargo Agent (RACA) Training Training for CAA Rules Part 109 Regulated Air Cargo Agents, covering security controls and functions required for international air cargo and mail.
• Flammable Gas and Liquids HSWA Training Half-day course compliant with Hazardous Substance Regulations 2017 Regulation 4.5 for sites with Class 2.1 Flammable Gases and/or Class 3 Flammable Liquids. Delivered in partnership with Environmental Resources Limited.
• Comprehensive Chemical HSWA Training Training for sites with multiple HSNO classifications (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8) under Regulation 4.5. Prerequisite for Certified Handler Certification for Class 6 toxic substances. Delivered with Environmental Resources Ltd.
• 4GV Cartons (4GVX5, 4GVX12, 4GVX27, 4GVX46) UN certified fibreboard cartons for dangerous goods packaging, available in multiple sizes up to 4G45 certified for up to 45kg of goods.
• Metal Cans UN Rated metal cans available in 1L, 5L, 10L, and 20L capacities with both open head and closed head options.
• Plastic Jerry Cans UN Rated plastic jerry cans available in 1L, 2L, 5L, 10L, and 20L capacities for dangerous goods packaging.
• Class Labels Dangerous goods class labels for all UN hazard classes (1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, etc.) available in 500-roll packs, 10cmx10cm.
• Placards / Container Labels 25cmx25cm placards and container labels for dangerous goods classes, including Class 1.4 Explosive, 2.1 Flammable Gas, 2.2 Non-Flammable Gas, 2.3 Toxic Gas, Class 3 Flammable Liquid, 4.1 Flammable Solid, 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible, 4.3 Dangerous When Wet.
• Shipping Labels Shipping labels including Limited Quantity Labels (Road/Sea/Airfreight), Cargo Aircraft Only, Environmentally Hazardous Substance Mark, Dangerous Goods Excepted Quantities, Time and Temperature Sensitive, and Magnetized Material labels.
• Dangerous Goods Regulations Publications Regulatory publications including IATA DGR (67th Edition 2026), IMDG Code 2024 Edition, Land Transport Regulations NZ Standard, IATA Battery Shipping Guidelines, Perishable Cargo Regulations, and Live Animal Regulations.
• Dangerous Goods Repacking Services Onsite dangerous goods packing and repacking services including inspection, labelling, shippers declarations, and delivery services. Auckland metropolitan daily service with mobile fleet.
• Dangerous Goods Certification Services Classification, identification, and certification of all dangerous goods classes for air, sea, or road transport with compliance guarantee.
• Dangerous Goods Consultancy Compliance consultation and pre-transit auditing of consignments to prevent rejections and ensure correct regulation compliance. Dedicated teams in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
• Dedicated Staff Services Dedicated staff to handle dangerous goods operations, providing sustainable solutions for companies with complex DG consignments and operations.
• Training Room Hire Meeting and training room hire at Airport Oaks, Auckland with DTEN conference equipment, Zoom Room, Epson projectors, and catering services. Two rooms available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1700+ customers served within New Zealand and abroad
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGM is approved by IATA to provide IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations training. They are an IATA Accredited Training School Network member and have received IATA Excellence Accreditation for CBTA training. DGM undergoes yearly auditing by IATA to maintain accreditation.
• New Zealand Civil Aviation AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGM is a CAA Part 141 Accredited Training School, required to provide IATA training. This approval ensures clients receive training that meets CAA requirements alongside IATA standards.
• Environmental Resources LtdmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDGM has aligned with Environmental Resources Ltd to offer Flammable Gas and Liquids Chemical HSWA training and Comprehensive Chemical HSWA training. Environmental Resources Ltd is the training provider for these hazardous substance courses under Regulation 4.5.
• SPS Biosecurity LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSPS Biosecurity Ltd uses DGM's training rooms as their preferred facility for presenting MPI Accredited Person and Transitional Facility Operator training within the Airport Oaks, Auckland area.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• VelocityEHS: Broader EHS and chemical management software platform with SDS authoring and chemical compliance tools. Compares to DGM's consultancy and compliance advisory services, though it is software-led rather than training-led.
• SiteHawk: Chemical management and SDS solutions provider serving industrial customers. Comparable to DGM's HSWA chemical handling and compliance consultancy services.

Direct peers

• Lion Technology: US hazardous materials and dangerous goods training company offering IATA, DOT, and IMDG courses. Direct comparison to DGM's training-led dangerous goods compliance business.
• Saf-T-Gard International: Distributor of hazardous materials packaging, labels, and safety products with associated training. Comparable to DGM's combined packaging and training catalog.
• Labelmaster: US-based provider of dangerous goods labels, packaging, software, and training. Directly comparable to DGM's combined packaging, training, and compliance offering, although operating at much larger scale and across the US market.
• Air Sea Containers: Global supplier of UN certified dangerous goods packaging including 4GV cartons, jerricans, and labels. Comparable to DGM's packaging and label product line.
• HAZMAT University: Provider of online and onsite dangerous goods training courses covering IATA, DOT, and IMDG. Comparable to DGM's self-paced and public course delivery model.
• Mascott International: Specialist supplier of UN certified dangerous goods packaging and shipping solutions. Comparable to DGM's 4GV cartons, metal cans, and plastic jerry cans range.

Others

• ERML (Environmental Resources Ltd): New Zealand hazardous substance training provider partnered with DGM for HSWA courses. Operates in the same NZ regulatory training niche and is a direct partner and horizontal peer.

Broad incumbents

• DGM Shipping (Dangerous Goods Management UK): UK-based dangerous goods consultancy and training provider with similar name and overlapping service scope. Comparable to DGM as a UK incumbent in the same niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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