A.
Fundamentally, the responsibility on dangerous goods rests with the shipper. The responsibility is split along the transport chain. The manufacturer and supplier of packages used for dangerous goods bear responsibility for the packagings. The shipper (exporter), shipper?fs authorized representative, packer, cargo agent, forwarder, and airlines (in case of interlining, multiple airlines) bear responsibility on each portion of the transport chain. The shipper has an overall responsibility. The consignee is normally not held responsible unless he/she performed a part in the cause of the accident. Conclusion differs case by case, and a correct advice can only be given unless actual and full details of the incident is given.