About DGM-USA
Where We Came From and Are Headed
Our Foundation
DGM was founded in 1987 in The Netherlands by Frank Pétillon. Recognizing the complexity and conflicting regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods, Frank identified an opportunity to provide professional expertise to the industry. His career began in the airline sector with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines before transitioning to freight forwarding, where he established Air Cargo Express (ACE) in Amsterdam. Once ACE was firmly established, Frank dedicated his efforts to developing specialized solutions for dangerous goods transportation.
Initially, DGM operated as a division of ACE. In 1988, it became an independent entity, expanding its services to assist air carriers with technical support, cargo inspections, repackaging, and documentation for dangerous goods shipments. DGM also facilitated compliance with multimodal regulations, including IATA/ICAO for air transport, ADR for road, and IMO/IMDG for maritime transport.
Established Countries
Independent Offices
Years Experience
Global Expansion
In 1990, Frank launched DGM Support to provide technical, marketing, and administrative functions for the growing global network. Operating under a franchise model, DGM Support established the DGM brand in more than 31 countries. Today, the network comprises over 50 independent offices worldwide, all adhering to the same principles and standards.
DGM in the United States
Established in 1997, DGM Services, Inc. was founded by Jean and Marc Pétillon in Houston, Texas. To better serve customers, DGM expanded its offerings to include general cargo, project cargo, and on-site packing. Today, DGM operates in 7 U.S. locations: Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, New York, Boston and San Francisco.
Our Mission
To provide comprehensive and reliable industry-related services, by implementing strict safety protocols, innovative solutions, and utilizing cutting-edge technologies, while maintaining the highest level of compliance with industry regulations and continually striving for excellence in customer satisfaction.
Our team is innovative, dynamic, and professionally trained to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions for every shipment. We maintain strict compliance with international regulations and invest continuously in training and process improvements to stay ahead of industry standards.
Established in 1987
DGM is a global company with locations in over 30 countries to strategically help serve our clients and deliver the best service effectively and efficiently.
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