Europa Expeditie offers specialized international freight services depending on the type of goods transported. Among the most demanding goods, we find dangerous goods, ADR. This type of goods must be kept in optimal conditions, which is why we also provide related services for storage or transshipment of goods.

If you are also looking for solutions for ADR transport, Europa ExpeditIe has the answer!

It is important to note that due to their physicochemical nature, dangerous goods can endanger both the people they come in contact with and the environment. Being in a solid or liquid state, the transport of dangerous goods ADR will be done exclusively with the help of properly equipped trucks.

We carry out delivery of dangerous goods ADR both in the full truckload mode (FTL) and in the groupage mode (LTL).

For ADR transport, we provide:

•  authorized means of transport;
• properly trained drivers;
• protective equipment necessary for such transport.

The vehicle carrying out the transport of dangerous goods must be equipped with protective equipment. The transport trucks provided by Expedition Europe meet all the conditions of ADR freight transport and are equipped by the standards in force. The driver will wear the ADR kit, and the vehicle will be equipped with fire extinguishers and emergency triangles, as well as distinctive identification signs.

ADR driver kit includes:

• reflective vest;
• gloves;
• safety glasses;
• apron;
• protective shoes;
• gas mask;
• safety helmet;
• portable lantern;

We can highlight the list of documents required for the implementation of the transportation of dangerous goods ADR:

This certificate is issued by the Romanian Auto Registry (RAR) to the owner of the vehicle, at the request of the latter, with a validity of 1 year. The transport of other dangerous goods than those mentioned in the ADR aggregation certificate is strictly forbidden.

This certificate is compulsory for the transport of ADR goods, valid for 5 years. Thus, drivers who wish to hold an ADR certificate must participate in training courses and pass the specific exam attesting to the fulfillment of the mandatory special requirements in the road transport of dangerous goods.

The shipping document must be completed by the sender and must contain the following information:

• UN number of transported goods;
• Official transport name;
• Classification codes, class number, hazard classes, packaging group, tunnel restriction code (if applicable);
• Package number and description;
• The total amount for each dangerous goods;
• Name and address of the consignee;
• Statement according to the provisions of each special agreement (only if applicable).

We kindly ask our customers to pay special attention to the packaging and labeling of this type of goods. In addition, the declaration drawn up for this type of transport is also the responsibility of the client. For the correct classification, you can refer to the list of hazardous substances below.

In accordance with the European Convention, several categories of hazardous substances have been distinguished:

• Class 1 Explosive substances and articles
• Class 2 Gases, including compressed, liquified, and dissolved under pressure gases and vapors, Flammable gases/Non-flammable
• Class 3 Flammable liquids
• Class 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances, and solid desensitized explosives
• Class 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
• Class 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
• Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances
• Class 5.2 Organic peroxides
• Class 6.1 Toxic substances
• Class 7 Radioactive material
• Class 8 Corrosive substances
• Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles

We deliver any type of ADR dangerous goods, except for hazardous substances belonging to class 1 (explosives) and class 7 (radioactive materials). Here you can check the class of hazardous substances that you want to transport. The transport will be carried out by trucks equipped with a trailer or semi-trailer with tarpaulin or thermal insulation.