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Hazardous goods (ADR)
explained.
Dangerous goods leave no margin for getting it wrong — which starts with the right information.
What ADR means
ADR is the European agreement governing the carriage of dangerous goods by road. It classifies hazardous items and sets rules for how they're packaged, labelled, documented and transported.
If your consignment is classed as dangerous — flammable, corrosive, toxic and so on — it has to be moved compliantly, not as an ordinary parcel.
What the courier needs to know
Three details set everything in motion: the UN number, the class, and the packaging. With those, an operator can confirm how the consignment will be carried, on the right vehicle, with the correct paperwork and labelling.
Always declare hazardous goods up front — it's a legal and safety requirement, and it's what keeps everyone protected.
Why dedicated and documented
Hazardous goods go on a dedicated, direct run — never co-loaded through a depot or network — with a documented chain of custody and proof of delivery. It's the compliant, accountable way to move something that can't simply go in the back of any van.
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