DG Solutions

What DG Solutions does

DG Solutions (legal entity: Dangerous Goods Solutions Ltd) is a New Zealand-based dangerous goods compliance company founded in 2024 and headquartered in Auckland, providing multi-modal DG certification, compliant packaging and labelling products, consultancy, training, and international courier services. The company serves businesses shipping hazardous materials across air (IATA DGR), sea (IMDG Code), and road (NZS 5433) freight, with named customer use cases spanning e-commerce shipments, lithium battery exports, chemical and consumer product imports, and freight forwarding. Its founder and Managing Director, Tom Rawlings, brings over 30 years of specialized DG handling and compliance experience, and the team holds certifications across the relevant regulatory frameworks.

The product portfolio combines a physical e-commerce catalog (DG Class 1-9 labels, handling and container labels, UN 4GV fibreboard boxes in 5-41kg capacities, UN steel and plastic drums, plastic jerry cans, 95kPa specimen transport bags, fibreboard liners, vermiculite, segregation wheels, Hazchem signage, and emergency information panels) with professional services (IATA, IMDG, and NZS 5433 certification, DG consultancy, SDS compliance reviews, spill kit training, and lithium battery export support). Technology consists of a Shopify storefront, a WiseTech Academy partnership for IATA/IMDG training delivery, and a LearnWorlds-hosted training portal; no proprietary AI/ML systems are disclosed. The company holds a registered trade mark for DG Solutions in New Zealand.

Revenue is generated through unit-priced e-commerce sales (e.g., $34.95 per roll of 500 class labels, $8.95-$17.95 per 4GV box) and quote-based professional services, distributed primarily through the company's own online channels plus same-day on-site service within an Auckland zone. Customers are predominantly SMBs and startups (eight named testimonials include exporters, e-bike battery shippers, and consumer product businesses), with no disclosed enterprise anchor accounts. Geographic reach covers New Zealand domestically, Australia via a sister site (dgsolutions.au), and select international courier destinations. The company is privately held with no external funding rounds and headcount of 1-10.

Name

DG Solutions

Legal name

Dangerous Goods Solutions Ltd

Website

https://dgsolutions.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DG Solutions is an Auckland-based New Zealand company providing dangerous goods certification (IATA, IMDG, NZS 5433), compliant packaging and labels, training, consultancy, and international courier services, primarily serving SMBs and exporters shipping hazardous materials domestically and to Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dangerous Goods Compliance Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAIAJAJ

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

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) & Dangerous Goods Logistics

SECONDARYTLAIAGAJ

Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Packaging (UN-Certified Packs, DG Repack)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Packaging, Repackaging & Co-Packing Services

SECONDARYTLACANAK

Hazmat Packaging, Labeling, Placarding & DG Documentation Services

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Hazardous Materials Transportation

SECONDARYTLAIAJAG

Lithium Batteries & Energy Storage DG Logistics (UN38.3, Class 9)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) & Dangerous Goods Logistics

Keywords

• Dangerous goods certification
• Hazardous materials compliance
• UN approved packaging
• IATA IMDG training
• DG labelling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - DG Labels and Packaging: Sale of dangerous goods compliant labels (Class 1-9, handling labels, container labels), UN approved packaging (4GV fibreboard boxes, steel drums, plastic drums, jerry cans, 95kPa specimen bags), and consumables (vermiculate, segregation wheels). Revenue generated through e-commerce transactions on the company website.
2. DG Certification Services: Dangerous goods certification services for air freight (IATA DGD), sea freight (IMDG DGD), and road freight (NZS 5433). Includes on-site certification, package inspection, and compliance checks. Revenue from service fees for certification and documentation preparation.
3. DG Training Services: Dangerous goods training including IATA training via WiseTech Academy partnership, IMDG training, and spill kit training. Offers online courses with corporate training portal access.
4. SDS Compliance Services: Safety Data Sheet review and updating services to meet New Zealand regulatory requirements for businesses importing chemicals, cleaning products, cosmetics, or hazardous substances.
5. International Courier Service: Arranges international courier for dangerous goods, handling documentation, packaging coordination, and logistics for compliant global shipping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DG Solutions sells dangerous goods compliance products (UN-approved Class 1-9 labels, handling and container labels, 4GV fibreboard boxes, steel and plastic drums, jerry cans, 95kPa specimen bags, vermiculite, segregation wheels, hazchem signage) and delivers end-to-end professional services including IATA air freight certification, IMDG sea freight certification, NZS 5433 road freight certification, DG consultancy, international courier for hazardous goods, lithium battery export handling, Safety Data Sheet compliance review, spill kit training, and online IATA and IMDG training through its WiseTech Academy partnership. The company serves New Zealand and Australian businesses shipping hazardous materials by road, sea, and air, combining consumables, certification, and training under a single integrated provider.

Product overview

DG Solutions offers a comprehensive dangerous goods management portfolio combining compliant physical products with expert certification and consultancy services. The core product lines include: (1) UN-approved DG Labels across all 9 classes in various formats (Class Labels, Handling Labels for lithium batteries/orientation/cargo, Container Labels for bulk/pallet identification); (2) Certified DG Packaging including 4GV Fibreboard Boxes (5-41kg), Steel/Plastic Drums (10-20L), Plastic Jerry Cans, 95kPa Specimen Transport Bags, and ancillary products like Fibreboard Box Liners, Vermiculite absorbent, and Segregation Wheels; (3) Safety Signage including Emergency Information Panels and Hazchem Signage. Services span certification for air freight (IATA DGD), sea freight (IMDG), and road freight (NZS 5433), plus DG Consultancy, International Courier Services, Lithium Battery Export, SDS Compliance, Spill Kit Training, and online IATA/IMDG Training via WiseTech Academy partnership. The company operates from Auckland serving New Zealand businesses with on-site and remote support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DG Class Labels (Classes 1–9) Compliant Class 1–9 dangerous goods labels (100mm x 100mm rolls of 500) used to identify hazard types during transport, meeting NZS 5433 and GHS requirements for businesses shipping hazardous materials by road, sea, and air.
• DG Handling Labels Specialised handling labels for DG shipments, including Lithium Battery Marks, Orientation labels, Cargo Aircraft Only labels, and limited quantities labels for safe transport identification across road, sea, and air.
• DG Container Labels Bulk and pallet container labels for shipping containers and vehicles following IMDG Code standards for sea transport identification, priced at $8.50 per label.
• UN 4GV Fibreboard Boxes UN approved 4GV outer packaging in 5kg ($8.95), 16kg ($11.95), 25kg ($14.95), and 41kg ($17.95) capacities, performance tested to hold various inner packagings and compliant with NZS 5433, IATA, and IMDG Code.
• UN Steel Drums UN approved 1A1 closed head and 1A2 removable head steel drums for liquid dangerous goods transport, available in 10L ($34.95) and 20L ($44.95) capacities.
• UN Plastic Drums UN approved 10 litre 1H2 plastic drums (removable head) for solid dangerous goods transport, meeting international and NZ regulations, priced at $21.95.
• UN Plastic Jerry Cans UN approved 3H1 plastic jerry cans for liquid dangerous goods transport, available in 10L ($34.95) and 20L ($44.95) capacities.
• 95kPa Specimen Transport Bags (UN3373) UN3373 compliant specimen transport bags designed to withstand 95kPa pressure differential for safe transport of biological samples, diagnostic specimens, and infectious substances by air, available in Small ($205), Medium ($265), Large ($305), and Extra Large ($389).
• Dangerous Goods Courier Boxes UN approved 4GV fibreboard boxes specifically sized and tested for courier networks including NZ Post, DHL, FedEx, NZ Couriers, Post Haste, and other domestic and international carriers handling small-parcel DG shipments.
• Dangerous Goods Segregation Wheel 160mm diameter visual guide for proper segregation of incompatible dangerous goods during transit, compliant with NZS 5433 and the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005, priced at $38.50.
• Fibreboard Box Liners Polyethylene (PE) box liners in 60L and 120L sizes designed to fit UN certified 4GV fibreboard boxes, providing a containment layer for IATA, IMDG, and NZS 5433 compliance.
• Vermiculite Grade 4 Coarse (3–8mm) Grade 4 Coarse (3–8mm) vermiculite supplied in 1kg packs as an approved cushioning and absorbent medium for dangerous goods packaging, compliant with IATA, IMDG, and NZS 5433, priced at $9.95.
• Emergency Information Panels Customised emergency information panels for vehicles carrying bulk dangerous goods and infectious substances, meeting NZS 5433 and Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005 requirements.
• Hazchem Signage HSNO compliant warehouse and site signage with standardised colour coding and codes for chemical hazard identification, compliant with the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.
• Air Freight DG Certification (IATA) End-to-end IATA dangerous goods certification, repacking, and documentation services for safe, compliant air freight shipments, including Dangerous Goods Declarations, packing, labelling, and emergency response information. Same/next-day certification is available for most shipments.
• Sea Freight DG Certification (IMDG) IMDG compliant dangerous goods classification, packing, labelling, and documentation services for sea freight shipments, including segregation, stowage verification, and container packing certificates.
• Road Freight DG Certification (NZS 5433) NZS 5433 dangerous goods assessment, packing checks, and compliant road freight documentation services, including vehicle documentation and segregation compatibility checks.
• DG Consultancy Expert dangerous goods consultation covering road transport (NZS 5433), sea freight (IMDG), air freight (IATA DGR), document preparation, and DG transport training and coaching for businesses needing ongoing compliance support.
• International Courier Service Specialised global shipping service for dangerous goods via air or road, handling documentation, packaging coordination, and international delivery through approved freight forwarders, airlines, and shipping lines for compliant door-to-door global delivery.
• Lithium Battery Export Service Certified dangerous goods packaging, labelling, and support services for shipping lithium batteries by air, sea, and road freight internationally.
• SDS Compliance Service Safety Data Sheet compliance review and update service for New Zealand regulatory requirements, including adding NZ supplier information, emergency contacts, and references to NZ workplace exposure standards for businesses importing chemicals, cleaning products, cosmetics, or hazardous substances.
• Spill Kit Training Practical on-site chemical spill response training combining classroom theory with hands-on exercises, conducted at customer workplaces throughout New Zealand to build spill response competence for staff handling hazardous substances.
• IATA DG Training (WiseTech Academy) Online IATA Dangerous Goods training delivered through a partnership with WiseTech Academy, providing globally recognised certification for shipping hazardous goods by air, with a 12.5% discount for DG Solutions customers and access to a free corporate training portal.
• IMDG DG Training (WiseTech Academy) Online IMDG Code dangerous goods training for sea freight shipping, delivered through the WiseTech Academy partnership and offered at a 12.5% discount for DG Solutions customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same/next day certification available for most shipments
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WiseTech AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDG Solutions partnered with WiseTech Academy to bring world-class IATA and IMDG dangerous goods training to the New Zealand market. The partnership provides access to globally recognized IATA training delivered through a trusted international training provider, supported locally by DG Solutions. DG Solutions customers receive exclusive 12.5% discount on training courses. The partnership includes a free corporate training portal for businesses to manage staff certifications and renewals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• WiseTech Academy: Training arm of WiseTech Global providing IATA and IMDG dangerous goods training courses globally. DG Solutions is both a partner and adjacent competitor in DG training delivery, particularly for IATA/IMDG certifications in the ANZ market.

Direct peers

• Air Sea Containers: Specializes in UN-certified dangerous goods packaging including 4GV boxes, drums, and jerry cans used in air and sea freight. Directly competes with DG Solutions' UN packaging product lines and serves similar freight forwarder and shipper customers globally.
• Dangerous Goods Training International (DGTI): Provides IATA, IMDG, and ADR dangerous goods training and consultancy services. Directly comparable to DG Solutions' training and consultancy revenue streams, with broader multi-jurisdiction coverage.
• Labelmaster: US-based market leader in dangerous goods labels, UN packaging, regulatory software, and SDS services. Directly comparable to DG Solutions' product catalog (labels, packaging, signs) and a similar full-stack DG compliance offering, though at much larger scale and global reach.
• Haztech Environmental & Training: NZ-based provider of hazmat training, spill response training, and compliance services. Overlaps with DG Solutions' spill kit training, DG consultancy, and NZ regulatory compliance offerings in the same New Zealand market.

Regional players

• National Transport Solutions (Australia): Australian provider of dangerous goods transport, packaging, and compliance services. Directly comparable to DG Solutions' DG consultancy and packaging offerings but operates primarily in Australia rather than NZ.

Broad incumbents

• 3E (Verisk): Provides SDS authoring, regulatory compliance content, and chemical management software serving chemical manufacturers, distributors, and importers. Directly comparable to DG Solutions' SDS Compliance Service, but operates as a scaled software/data platform rather than a consultancy.
• DHL Express (Dangerous Goods): Global integrator offering international dangerous goods courier services with own DG-compliant packaging, labels, and certification support. Comparable to DG Solutions' international courier service but at vastly greater global scale.
• Toll Group (Dangerous Goods division): Large APAC-based freight forwarder and logistics provider offering dedicated dangerous goods transport, packaging, and certification services. Overlaps with DG Solutions' international courier and certification services as part of a much broader logistics portfolio.
• Justrite Safety Group: Manufactures and distributes safety containers, spill containment, and hazardous materials handling products including UN-approved drums and cabinets. Adjacent competitor in the physical DG consumables category that DG Solutions distributes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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