Hazardous Goods

Manhole covers

Manhole covers, hoods and other openings of tanks, bulkers and MEGCs (even of empty uncleaned loading units) must always be properly closed (4.3.2.3.3 RID/ADR and danger of short-circuits).


Storage

The storage of units with dangerous goods is not allowed on most terminals. In Kombiverkehr's network in Germany it is only possible in Ludwigshafen and Marl. Concerning terminals outside Germany please contact our safety adviser. You will even find this information in the specific terminal information.


Special provision 604X ADR/RID

Where substances with this special provision are transported in ADR/RID tanks, the words "Special provision 640X" must be indicated on the shipping order/transport documentation (CIM), with the X being the corresponding letter from column (6) of Table 3.2 ADR/RID.


Fireworks (Special provision 645 ADR/RID and 5.4.1.5.15 IMDG)

Please note that the following information must be provided in the bill of freight when transporting fireworks of UN numbers 0333, 0334, 0335, 0336 and 0337: "CLASSIFICATION OF FIREWORKS BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF XX WITH THE FIREWORK REFERENCE XX/YYZZZZ" (see 5.4.1.2.1 g) ADR/RID). Without this entry there will be delays in the transportation of your consignments.

[XX means the distinguishing sign for motor vehicles, YY the competent authority identification and ZZZZ a unique serial reference]
-> Examples: GB/HSE/123456, US EX20091234 or BAM/D/6589.

IMDG: The above mentioned sentence is not mandatory in the DGD or the multimodal dangerous goods form, here the reference number is sufficient.

When booking a unit with fireworks, latest when delivering it to the terminal a copy of this classification has to be given to the agency, as it shall be made available to the carrier or the competent authority for control purposes.

Special provision 645 (ADR/RID) states: "The classification code as mentioned in Column (3b) of Table A of Chapter 3.2 shall be used only with the approval of the competent authority of a Contracting Party to ADR prior to carriage." 

Class 7 (radioaktive substances)

This class is very limited for transport and needs a contact with Kombiverkehr - Dangerous Goods Department


Dillingen Ubf

The terminal Dillingen is not open for transports of dangerous goods.

Duisburg-Ruhrort Hafen DUSS terminal

At present no substances of Class 7 (radioactive materials) can be shipped to, from and via this terminal.

Lübeck-Nordlandkai terminal

For all shipments via Lübeck-Nordlandkai, the delivery note required by Lübecker Hafengesellschaft (LHG) (to be ordered by fax from +49/451/7900-105) must be delivered either at the departure terminal or directly to LHG by the carrier’s office.

Neuss-Trimodal terminal

At present no substances of Classes 1.1, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.6 (explosive substances) or Class 7 (radioactive materials) can be shipped to, from and via this terminal.

  Baltic states via the ports of Kiel, Lübeck and Rostock

Shipping lines impose a variety of restrictions on the transportation of almost all hazardous goods classes. These depend, among other factors, on whether dedicated cargo ferries or passenger ferries are used, whether the transport is being run on the basis of the IMDG Code or the Baltic Sea Memorandum, the type of ship and the hazardous goods policy of the relevant shipping line..


 Belgium

No hazardous goods of class 7 (radioactive materials) may be brought into the Antwerp Combinant terminal.  For transports of class 1 (explosive substances) please contact Hazardous Goods department.


 Denmark

For shipments through the Storebælt Tunnel to Høje Taastrup, goods of class 1 (explosive substances) must contain no more than 5,000 kg net explosive mass per loading unit.


 Finland

For all shipments to Finland via Lübeck-Nordlandkai, the delivery note required by Lübecker Hafengesellschaft (LHG) (to be ordered by fax from +49/451/7900-105) must be delivered either at the departure terminal or directly to LHG by the carrier’s office.

 Finland via Lübeck and Rostock

Shipping lines impose a variety of restrictions on the transportation of almost all hazardous goods classes. These depend, among other factors, on whether dedicated cargo ferries or passenger ferries are used, whether the transport is being run on the basis of the IMDG Code or the Baltic Sea Memorandum, the type of ship and the hazardous goods policy of the relevant shipping line.


 France

Hazardous goods of class 1 (explosive substances) and class 7 (radioactive substances) can not be send to and from France.


 Greece (rail)

Shipments to / from Sindos with goods of class 1 (explosive substances) and class 7 (radioactive substances) aren't allowed. For other classes please contact our Harazdous Goods department before starting transports.


 Greece via I-Bari (ship by IMDG)

At present we do not offer any shipping route on which hazardous goods can be transported.

 Greece via I-Trieste (Ship by IMDG)

On shipments between Trieste and GR-Patras DFDS goods of class 1 (explosive substances) and class 7 (radioactive substances) aren't allowed. For other classes please contact our Harazdous Goods department before starting transports. The shipping line is going under the IMDG-code, so the Dangerous Goods Declaration or the 'Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form' has to be given to the terminal of departure.

When shipping dangerous goods via Trieste, the port authority requires the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), so it has to be given to the terminal of departure as well.


 Hungary

Since October, 15^th certain UN-numbers are not longer allowed in the terminal Budapest BILK . You can find the list in the infobox to the right.

In Hungary, official approval must be obtained in advance for transports of class 1 (explosive substances). Shipments must be accompanied on MÀV legs, the staff to be provided by the customer. Please send applications for approval to the following address:

ORFK Közbiztonsági Fõigazgatosag, Igazgatárendészeti Föosztály, Rendésteti Osztály, HU 1903 Budapest, PF. 314/15.

The permit must be with the loading unit when it arrives at the terminal in Germany.


 Italy

In general, loading units with hazardous goods must be collected on the day of arrival and not delivered until the day of departure.

MercItalia Rail has banned certain UN-numbers from their trains. You can find the list for trains Germany - Italy in the infobox to the right.

An overview about the allowed UN-numbers on all MI Intermodal routes with MI Rail trains can be found on the homepage of Mercitalia Intermodal: https://www.mercitaliaintermodal.it/content/mercitalia_intermodal/en/support-and-contacts/dangerous-goods.html
 

For hazardous goods transports to and from the Sicilian terminals using the San Giovanni - Messina v.v. ferry, loading units must be marked in accordance with the regulations of chapter 5.3 RID/ADR. This ferry does not run according to the IMDG Code.

The Italian authorities has licensed only a few terminals for hazardous goods of class 1 (explosive substances):

-> via Austria: for transports to Italy via Austria carriers can only use the terminal Verona Q.E., which  only can handle UN 0012, 0014, 0044, 0055 and 0323 of class 1.4S.

-> via Switzerland: for transports to Italy via Switzerland, carriers can use the terminal in Novara. However, bear in mind that running times may be prolonged because controls on the Swiss/Italian border are very meticulous. Transit approval from the Swiss authorities is also required. You must contact the Hazardous Goods department before shipping!

Because of construction works dangerous goods of class 1 can not be transported to, from and via the terminal Busto (Gallerate) at present.

The terminals Busto (HUPAC) and Novara (HUPAC) are closed for transports of certain UN-numbers. You can find the list in the infobox to the right. From april 4th 2020 many UN-numbers have been deleted from the list what concern the trains from Hamburg, Hannover, Cologne and Ludwigshafen to Busto and Novara.

When shipping dangerous goods to, from or via the Terminal Trieste, the port authority requires the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), so it has to be given to the terminal of departure.

Hazardous goods of class 7 (radioactive materials) must not be transported to Italy without prior consultation with the Hazardous Goods department.


 North Macedonia

Substances of class 1 (explosive substances) and class 7 (radioactive substances) may not be transported from and to Skopje Tovorna terminal.


 Netherlands

Netherlands generell: no hazardous goods of UN 1017 (Chlorine) is allowed to and from the Netherlands.

Moerdijk CCT: no hazardous goods of class 1 (explosive substances), 2.3 (toxic gasses), 5.2 (organic peroxides) and 7 (radioactive substances) and of UN 1032, 1037, 1040, 1041, 1061 and 2073 are allowed in shipments to this terminal.

Rotterdam-Europoort: the following dangerous goods are not allowed: class 1 (exception for 1.4S), 2.1 (UN 1972, LNG), 2.3 (toxic gases), 5.2 (organic peroxide, exception for limited quantity), 6.2 (infectious substances) and 7 (radioactive substances) unaccompanied

Rotterdam Maasvakte: substances of class 1 (explosive substances) can only be transported to/from Neuss terminal (class 1.3 / 1.4 only).

Rotterdam RSC: class 1 can also be transported via Duisburg-Ruhrort DUSS terminal. When transporting weapons or ammunition to/from the Netherlands a 'Consent'  must accompany the unit. You must contact the Hazardous Goods department before shipping!
Since january 7^th 2021 the following UN-numbers are not longer allowed to / from Rotterdam RSC: UN 1026, 1048, 1050, 1051, 1053, 1067, 1069, 1076, 1082, 1259, 1614, 2480, 2188, 2192, 2199, 2202, 2204, 2418, 2481 and UN 2676. 

 Norway via Denmark (rail)

For shipments to Norway through the Storebælt and Øresund Tunnel, goods of class 1 (explosive substances) must contain no more than 5.000 kg net explosive mass per loading unit. However, the limit is only 1.000 kg for subclasses 1.1 and 1.5.

 
 Norway via Kiel

Color-Line from Kiel to Oslo is running on the basis of the IMDG Code. Before transport, please check with Color-Line Cargo if the UN-number is accepted. No through booking ti Oslo with Kombiverkehr possible.


 Norway via Lübeck-Skandinavienkai and Rostock

Shipping lines impose a variety of restrictions on the transportation of almost all hazardous goods classes. These depend, among other factors, on whether dedicated cargo ferries or passenger ferries are used, whether the transport is going on the basis of the IMDG Code or the Baltic Sea Memorandum, the type of ship and the hazardous goods policy of the relevant shipping line.


 Serbia

The terminals Belgrade and Novi Sad  are currently not licensed for shipments with hazardous goods.


 Slovenia

Transport of class 1 (explosive substances) to the Ljubljana KT is on request. Please contact Kombiverkehr (Ullrich Lück) or Adriakombi (Janez Merlak).


  Spain

Hazardous goods of class 1 (explosive substances) and class 7 (radioactive substances) can not be send to and from Spain.

Silla/Valencia: This terminal is currently not licensed for shipments with hazardous goods. We offer Constantí (Tarragona) and Murcia as alternatives.


 Sweden via Denmark (rail)

For shipments to Norway through the Storebælt and Øresund Tunnel, goods of class 1 (explosive substances) must contain no more than 5.000 kg net explosive mass per loading unit. However, the limit is only 1.000 kg for subclasses 1.1 and 1.5.

 Sweden via Lübeck-Skandinavienkai and Rostock

Shipping lines impose a variety of restrictions on the transportation of almost all hazardous goods classes. These depend, among other factors, on whether dedicated cargo ferries or passenger ferries are used, whether the transport is being run on the basis of the IMDG Code or the Baltic Sea Memorandum, the type of ship and the hazardous goods policy of the relevant shipping line.

 Sweden via Kiel

Stena-Line is running on the basis of the Baltic Sea Memorandum with further restrictions between Kiel and Göteborg. Please check with Stena-Line Cargo if UN number is accepted.


 Switzerland

On the routes to / from Switzerland and in transit through Switzerland UN 1017 (Chlorine) is not allowed. As from 01.01.2024 the UN numbers 1744 (Bromide) and 1836 (Thionylchloride) are not longer allowed in terminal Aarau.


 Turkey via Trieste (Ship by IMDG)

On shipments between Trieste and Cesme, Mersin, Pendik and Yalova goods of class 1 (explosive substances) and class 7 (radioactive substances) aren't allowed. The shipping lines are running under the IMDG-code, so the Dangerous Goods Declaration or the 'Multimodal Dangerous Goods Form' had to be given to the terminal of departure.
Class 2 is only permitted to TR-Pendik.

When shipping dangerous goods via Trieste, the port authority requires the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), so it has to be given to the terminal of departure.

 Turkey via Budapest BILK (rail)

Since October, 15^th certain UN-numbers are not longer allowed in the terminal Budapest BILK . You can find the list in the infobox to the right.

 

ADR 2019

There are some minor changes in the instructions in writing in the ADR 2019. 

On the UNECE's homepage you will allways find instructions in writing (in the actual valid versions) in different languages as downloads.

Security measures in accordance with chapter 1.10 ADR / RID

 

Following the events of September 11 2001, international regulations were drawn up to provide security in the event of terrorist attack on the transport of hazardous goods by road, rail and sea. The corresponding UN recommendations were adopted as a new ADR / RID chapter 1.10 (Security), which came into effect for ADR and RID as of 01.01.2005. You can download chapter 1.10 here.

 

For Kombiverkehr, there is now a requirement to obtain proof of identity from the carrier collecting loading units with hazardous goods at terminals. In order to avoid delays in handling at German transhipment terminals, Kombiverkehr will support the documentation of collector with the aid of a driver database. This provides information on drivers and collectors who are authorised by you. Some of our UIRR partner companies already use similar identification checking procedures. We are trying to agree comparable procedures with our other partners. As this measure contributes at the same time to further improving protection against theft, we are also applying it for non-hazardous goods transports, above and beyond the legal requirements.

 

We rely on the support of our customers in order to build up this database. Customers are therefore requested to send us the necessary details before commencing any transport. Please use the driver database form to do so.

In specific cases drivers collecting units may also verify their identity either by producing official means of identification or by means of a written proof of identity issued by the invoice recipient. A proof of identity form for collection can be downloaded here.

 

For more information please refer to our security flyer.