When do you need a dangerous goods freight forwarder instead of a general freight forwarder?
A dangerous goods freight forwarder is needed when ADR documentation, classification, packaging, labelling and route planning are technically relevant.
A dangerous goods freight forwarder is required when goods are classified as dangerous goods or when such classification may be possible. A general freight forwarder without suitable dangerous goods expertise can quickly reach its limits with ADR documentation, packaging, labelling or route planning.
The decision depends on dangerous goods class, product, quantity, packaging, route, transit countries and current requirements. Errors in classification or accompanying documents can lead to delays, rejection or safety issues. Dangerous goods should therefore not be treated like standard goods.
GLOBALSPED reviews dangerous goods transports on a shipment-specific basis and coordinates transport, documents, route and customs requirements with the specific goods and destination region.