Transportation of dangerous goods is a type of logistic operation that involves the movement of materials that require special storage and transportation conditions and may pose a threat to humans or the environment. The list of cargoes of this type is extensive. This list includes flammable petroleum products, toxic chemicals, liquefied gas, medicines, pyrotechnic products, fertilizers and radioactive waste. Cargo transportation of dangerous goods requires the use of special vehicles that are designed for use with them.
ADR is an international convention adopted to regulate the transportation of dangerous goods by road through the territory of the countries participating in this convention. The convention contains an agreement defining the legal relations between the countries that have ratified it, and the annexes classify and define the rules for the transportation of hazardous materials in road transport on the territoryof these countries.
The classification provides for the division of dangerous goods, according to their physical and chemical characteristics, into nine classes:
According to the degree of hazard, cargoes are:
The appropriate packaging is selected according to the degree of hazard of the cargo. In the accompanying documents, the carrier company must specify information about the substances being transported. A danger sign with the necessary markings must be installed on the vehicle.
Transportation of dangerous goods by road in Ukraine is regulated by the Law of Ukraine on “Transportation of Dangerous Goods” and the ratified ADR convention. Transportation of materials is carried out in trucks with the appropriate certificate, with marking of the type of cargo and complying with safety standards. Drivers with special training and ADR certificate are authorized to carry out cargo transportation. A copy of the Contract “Liability Insurance for Transportation of Dangerous Goods” is required. The route of the Vehicle shall be coordinated with the authorized bodies and thee-npdepartment of police.
The ADR International Convention regulates:
In addition, each country has its own peculiarities for the transportation of such products. Some of them cannot be transported without a proper permit or license.
International transportation of dangerous goods by road and transportation within Ukraine requires consideration of many details. Applying to PromoTrans logistics company for dangerous goods transportation services in Ukraine or Europe and Asia, you can be fully assured that the cargo will be delivered on time and in full compliance with the legislation of Ukraine, ADR convention and laws of the countries where this cargo moves.
When ordering a service for transportation of dangerous goods in our logistics company, experienced specialists determine the hazard class of the goods according to the classification and the necessary safety measures, offer a suitable vehicle and prepare the necessary permits. For such transportation, we provide only drivers with the appropriate certificate.
PromoTrans has the following advantages:
You can order the service in our main office in Kiev, on the website or by phone.
Yes. PromoTrans insures the risks of delivery of hazardous substances.
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