Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced changes to dangerous goods (DG) handling charges for containers transshipping through Singapore, following revisions by PSA Singapore to the classification of several dangerous-goods UN numbers. The changes particularly affect battery and battery-related cargo.
Under the revised PSA Group classifications, selected battery-related dangerous goods will move from PSA Group 3 to PSA Group 2. The affected UN numbers are UN3090, UN3091, UN3171, UN3480, UN3481, UN3536, UN3551, UN3552, UN3556, UN3557 and UN3558.
The reclassification affects how these shipments are handled and segregated at the port, as well as the applicable DG-related charges. ONE said the revised classifications and associated surcharges apply to containers transshipping through Singapore.
PSA is also introducing mandatory monitoring services for selected battery DG shipments, particularly cargo that remains at the port for extended periods. The measure follows an increase in fire-related incidents and operational exceptions involving battery cargo and is intended to strengthen safety controls.
ONE has advised shippers to ensure that dangerous-goods declarations are accurate, complete and submitted on time. Incorrect or incomplete information could result in penalties, delays or other operational disruptions during transshipment.
The revised DG classifications and related charges took effect on August 3, 2026, with the change applying to non-FMC-regulated trades as well as FMC-regulated trades and Canada, according to ONE’s advisory.
The changes highlight the growing focus on battery-cargo safety at major transshipment hubs, particularly as lithium-ion batteries and other battery-related shipments form an expanding part of global containerised trade. For carriers and shippers using Singapore, the new requirements will need to be incorporated into cargo declarations, cost calculations and transit planning.