Send dangerous goods

Not all goods can be sent as regular freight. Some substances and products require special handling, labeling, documentation and approval in order to be transported. This is because they are dangerous to handle and can cause very serious damage if something goes wrong.

These can include:

• Batteries
• Chemicals
• Paint and solvents
• Spray cans
• Gases
• Makeup
• Perfumes
• Certain cleaning agents
• Certain machines or products with hazardous contents

Dangerous goods require the right information Extra important

In order for dangerous goods to be transported, the goods need to be correctly classified and approved for transport.

It is not enough to know the name of the product. You need the right information about the contents, such as classification, UN number and other required information.

If the information is incorrect or incomplete, the transport may be stopped, delayed or refused. Keep in mind that this will also be charged.

The sender is responsible for the content Extra important

The sender is always responsible for ensuring that the content is allowed to be sent and for providing the correct information when booking.

It also applies that the goods are properly packaged, properly labeled and that the necessary documents are available when required.

Marking, packaging and documentation

Dangerous goods must be properly packaged in order to be transported safely. The packaging must be adapted to the content and meet applicable requirements. Dangerous goods have different packaging requirements for different classes of goods, so you must look at the current UN number to see what the requirement is.

Depending on the type of goods, different types of special marking may also be required, and all dangerous goods shipments must have special transport documents that provide information about the substance and who is responsible if something happens to the goods.

There is a general requirement (some exceptions exist) that shippers who work with dangerous goods have a so-called safety advisor for dangerous goods connected to the company. The safety advisor's main task is to ensure that the company complies with the provisions of ADR-S and that everyone who has a role in the shipment also has the right knowledge.

International transport

For international transport, additional rules and restrictions may apply depending on the recipient country, mode of transport and type of goods.

Some countries have special import regulations and certain types of content may be prohibited or require additional documents.

If the goods are not allowed to be shipped

If the content is not allowed, if the information is incorrect or if the requirements for transport are not met, the shipment will be stopped.

This may result in delays, returns or the goods not being transported at all. This will also incur costs.

Before booking dangerous goods, ensure that:

• The goods are correctly classified
• The contents are permitted for transport
• The packaging meets the requirements
• Marking and labelling are correct
• The documentation is complete
• The information in the booking matches the contents

Unsure whether your goods are considered dangerous goods?

If you are unsure whether your contents are covered by dangerous goods regulations, it is important to check this before booking.

Updated on: 09/04/2026