dgm

What dgm does

DGM (Dangerous Goods Management) is a Netherlands-headquartered global services company founded in 1987 by Frank Petillon, specializing in compliance, transport, and handling solutions for hazardous materials across air, sea, road, and rail modes. The company operates 50+ offices across 30+ countries and serves 5,000+ customers worldwide in sectors including oil and gas, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, freight forwarding, maritime, automotive, chemicals, energy, and medical. DGM holds accreditations and recognition from ICAO, IATA, and FIATA, and is named an IATA Top Ten Accredited Training School and 2019 Premier Circle recipient. Leadership includes President Michael Tesch Sanz and Technical Director Julio Bollain, and the company is privately held under DGM Support B.V.

DGM's core offerings span four service pillars (consultancy, operations, training, and audits) supported by proprietary product lines: Explosafe containment containers, UN-certified DG Materials packaging, the DGOffice.net modular compliance software suite, technical publications, and safety/security equipment. DGOffice.net operates as a subscription platform handling dangerous goods documentation, classification, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, with e-learning delivery extending the training pillar into digital channels.

DGM monetizes through a blend of professional services revenue (project-based consulting, recurring training programs, audit fees), hardware sales (Explosafe containers, certified packaging), and software subscriptions (DGOffice.net). Distribution is direct via the 50+ office network plus enterprise field sales targeting regulated shippers, carriers, and logistics operators globally. The company spun off from ACE (Air Cargo Express) in 1988 to operate as an independent dangerous goods services entity, and has sustained operations across 35+ years.

Name

dgm

Legal name

DGM Support B.V.

Website

https://dgm.world

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DGM Group is a Netherlands-based dangerous goods management services provider operating 50+ offices in 30+ countries. The company delivers consultancy, operations, training, and audits, alongside proprietary Explosafe containers, UN-certified packaging, and DGOffice.net compliance software for hazardous materials transport by air, sea, road, and rail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dangerous Goods Management Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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), Hazmat Packaging, Labeling, Placarding & DG Documentation Services (TLACANAK), Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Packaging (UN-Certified Packs, DG Repack) (TLAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Dangerous goods management
• Hazmat compliance services
• Dangerous goods training
• UN certified packaging
• Hazmat transport consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoofddorp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dangerous Goods Consultancy Services: Expert advisory services for dangerous goods compliance including risk assessments, hazard analysis, DGSA services, audits, and management systems implementation. Services cover air (IATA-DGR), sea (IMDG), road (ADR), rail (RID), and multimodal transport regulations.
2. Dangerous Goods Operations Services: Hands-on operational services including classification, identification, packing and repacking, labeling, marking, documentation (DGD completion), assuming legal responsibilities, and packaging specification compliance verification. A global insurance policy covers these operations.
3. Training Services: High quality practical training courses for transport, handling and storage of dangerous goods. Programs include IATA DGR categories, ADR, IMDG, RID, 49 CFR, multimodal transport, warehousing, awareness training, radioactive materials, dry ice, infectious substances, lithium batteries, and security training. Accredited by aviation authorities and IATA/ICAO.
4. Product Sales: Sales of DG materials including UN certified packing materials, absorbent materials, hazard labels, marks, placards, excepted/limited quantities marks. Also Explosafe explosive containers, DGOffice software, publications (Dangerous Goods Regulations, CDs, posters, manuals), and safety/security equipment (spill kits, PPE).
5. Software Subscriptions: DGOffice.net comprehensive online software suite with modular design allowing customers to pick software modules based on needs. Expandable at click of button. Subscription-based model for access to compliance tools and regulatory updates.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DGM provides comprehensive dangerous goods management services spanning consultancy, operations, training, and audits for companies shipping hazardous materials across air, sea, road, and rail. The company also sells physical products including Explosafe explosive containment vessels, UN-certified packing materials, hazard labels, IATA publications, and safety equipment, alongside the DGOffice.net compliance software platform delivered via subscription.

Product overview

DGM (Dangerous Goods Management) is a global dangerous goods services provider founded in 1987, operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture with a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core product ecosystem includes Explosafe (specialized explosive containers), DG Materials (UN-certified packing materials and hazard labels), Publications (IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and manuals), DGOffice.net (online software suite for dangerous goods management), and Safety & Security Equipment (PPE and spill kits). These product lines are complemented by four core service offerings: DG Consultancy (regulatory compliance and risk assessment), DG Operations (classification, packing, documentation), DG Training (accredited courses in multiple transport modes), and DGM Audits (compliance verification). The company also operates a separate e-learning platform (DGMSupport) for online training delivery. DGM operates over 50 offices in 30+ countries under a global Safety and Quality Program with global liability insurance coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DGOffice.net: Comprehensive online software suite for managing dangerous goods related activities including documentation, labeling, compliance tracking, and risk minimization.
• Explosafe

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 5000 customers served worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGM is recognized by ICAO as a trusted dangerous goods organization. Works with ICAO Technical Instructions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air. DGM provides access to authorities and international organizations through its global network.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGM is recognized by IATA and accredited as a training provider. Named IATA Top Ten Accredited Training School multiple occasions. DGM acts as IATA Publications Sales Agent regionally. Awarded Premier Circle of IATA Training in 2019.
• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGM is recognized by FIATA as an expert organization in dangerous goods and hazardous materials. Works with freight forwarders globally to ensure proper dangerous goods handling and compliance.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BDP International: US-headquartered global logistics provider specializing in chemicals, hazardous materials, and dangerous goods freight forwarding. Directly comparable to DGM as a dedicated DG-focused3PL serving chemical, energy, and industrial customers with multi-modal compliance expertise.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Global mid-sized forwarder with a dedicated Hazardous Materials / Dangerous Goods division covering air, sea, and road. Closely comparable to DGM in offering specialized DG operations, training, and documentation services as a distinct service line.
• Labelmaster: US-based provider of hazmat/DG regulatory products, software (ShipperSoft), labels, placards, publications, and training. Closely comparable to DGM across the products and training pillars, particularly the DG materials and software subscriptions.
• Röhlig Logistics: German-headquartered mid-sized global forwarder with strong DG capabilities across air and sea. Comparable to DGM as a specialist forwarder offering multi-modal DG compliance, training, and consulting to shippers and freight forwarders.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: The air and ocean freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering DG services as part of its global portfolio. A broad incumbent that competes with DGM on multi-modal DG capability but at much larger scale and as part of an end-to-end forwarding offering.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders, with KN Customs Services, KN Air Logistics, and dedicated DG / hazardous materials offerings. A broad incumbent that overlaps with DGM on DG training, classification, and operational support, but bundles it with much broader logistics services.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics group with growing DG capabilities following its DB Schenker acquisition, offering multi-modal DG services as part of a much broader forwarding portfolio. Comparable to DGM in DG service scope but as a broad incumbent.
• Agility Logistics: Global logistics provider with DG-handling capabilities across its freight forwarding network, particularly in emerging markets. Comparable to DGM as a multi-modal logistics player serving hazardous cargo, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering air, ocean, road, and contract logistics with DG handling capabilities. Comparable to DGM on multi-modal DG freight management but as a broad incumbent focused on end-to-end supply chain solutions rather than specialist DG services.

Others

• IATA: Industry body governing air transport standards, including the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and accredited training programs. Comparable to DGM as an ecosystem participant that defines the rules DGM operates under, accredits DGM's training, and publishes the regulations DGM sells.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/DGMSupport
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaVs5eLh9UpCHF3enhdcxlg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/DGM-Support-1374427652800615
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dgm-global

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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