Overview of regulatory requirements for dangerous goods and explosives in ports: Information sheet

Last updated: 18 February 2025

This information sheet explains the regulatory requirements for dangerous goods stored and handled at ports. This document is for guidance only. The definitive statutory requirements are contained in the Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007 (the Regulations) and the Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 (Explosives Regulations).