Change to IMDG Code Amendment 35 - new regulations for sea transport of cars and machines with combustion engines in general.As of January 1, 2012 vehicles with combustion engine, fuelled with petrol or diesel to be declared as hazardous cargo.

That means any vehicles with an internal combustion engine will fall within the scope of the IMDG Code and must be notified to carriers as dangerous goods, UN 3166, Class 9. Effective from January 1, 2012 every vehicle you ship will need to be notified as dangerous goods and you will be required to provide a dangerous goods declaration and document.