Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods transportation is one of the services available at «M3 Logistics». Our group of companies has been operating at the international market of transport logistics for more than twenty years. We offer professional service and conduct a pricing policy loyal to our customers.

Transportation of dangerous goodsis one of the most difficult activities, because of a high risk to health, safety and environment. Mitigating the risks associated with DG requires the application of safety precautions during their transportation and storage regulated by law.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Special Aspects

Dangerous goods are substances or items, which are a high risk to health, property, safety and environment when transported. Sometimes they can be called «hazardous materials» that are gases, substances, liquids that can do harm to people, animals, plants, property, environment, etc. The rates for their transportation are higher, because it requires the application of safety precautions. As it was mentioned, the standards of transportation of dangerous goods are regulated by law:

• European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
• Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID)
• International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO-TI)
• International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG)

You can avoid them by ordering our services on transportation DG in the Russian Federation and abroad.

The Services in Transportation of Dangerous Goods We Provide

We are conscious of a high degree of our responsibility and strive to do the job as best as possible. The «M3» logistic experts are competent in transportation of dangerous goods and act according to a tried and tested scheme. They:

• identify the hazard level of the cargo and its compliance with the packaging and labeling
• work out the cargo handling scheme with using protective equipment
• prepare the documentation, obtain licenses and coordinate the itinerary.

It helps to minimize risks and provides a high level of safety. We provide the following services:

• Working out a logistical itinerary
• Weighing, packaging, labeling, transportation
• Preparation of documentation for custom declaration
• Cargo handling
• Insurance cover
• Consignment storage
• Cargo escorting.

How Much is the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Costs?

The price is calculated individually, according to the transport hazard class of the materials. It is identified according to the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road. There are nine of them, according to the specific chemical characteristics producing the risk. The first class is the most dangerous for transportation (it includes explosives), and the ninth is the least dangerous. It includes substances that do not fall into the other categories: air-bag inflators, self-inflating life rafts, dry ice, etc. Besides, the price depends on:

• Shipment specifications: dimensions and weights.
• Type of cargo.
• Pickup and delivery.
• Special requirements.

Advantages of Cooperation with «M3 Logistics»

We offer a complex of services that helps to save money and time of our clients. We know how to work out perfect logistic chains and guarantee the safety of cargo delivery. Other benefits of cooperation with us are:

• Best value for money
• Informational support
• Logistics hubs all over the world
• Honoring of treaties.

You can find out more information by calling us: +7 (495) 255-00-33!