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ADR from Spain: what we move, what we don't
ADR is the European agreement on the international road transport of dangerous goods. We handle most standard packaged ADR freight from Spain. Here's what fits with us and what doesn't.
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What we handle
Class 3 — Flammable liquids: industrial solvents, paints, coatings, fuels in drums, alcohol-based consumer products.
Class 4 — Flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion, substances emitting flammable gas when in contact with water (by arrangement per sub-class).
Class 5 — Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides (within packaging-group limits).
Class 6 — Toxic and infectious substances (Class 6.1 industrial toxic substances; Class 6.2 by arrangement only).
Class 8 — Corrosive substances: industrial acids, bases, battery electrolyte.
Class 9 — Miscellaneous dangerous goods, most importantly lithium-ion batteries and batteries-installed-in-equipment, asbestos, environmentally hazardous substances.
What we don't handle
Class 1 — Explosives. We are not certified for Class 1 freight.
Class 7 — Radioactive. Outside our scope.
Class 2 — Gases: we handle non-toxic, non-flammable compressed gases (Class 2.2) case-by-case; Class 2.1 (flammable) and Class 2.3 (toxic) gases are not routine for us.
What you supply for an ADR booking
Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) for the product.
Proper shipping name and UN number per ADR.
Packing group and packaging details (UN-approved packaging).
Net quantity per inner and outer packaging.
Emergency contact (24/7 reachable) for the product.
What we prepare
Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) based on your SDS.
Transport document (CMR) with ADR markings.
Written instructions in the appropriate language for the driver.
Segregation check against other cargo on the departure.
Questions people ask in these words
ADR transport of dangerous goods from Spain: what do you carry?
Packaged ADR freight in classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9 — flammable liquids such as solvents, paints and coatings; flammable solids; oxidizing substances and organic peroxides within packaging-group limits; industrial toxic substances; corrosives such as acids, bases and battery electrolyte; and miscellaneous dangerous goods including lithium-ion batteries. Class 6.2 and non-toxic, non-flammable compressed gases (class 2.2) are by arrangement. Explosives (class 1), radioactive material (class 7) and flammable or toxic gases (classes 2.1 and 2.3) are outside our scope.
What do I have to supply to book an ADR shipment?
The Safety Data Sheet for the product, the proper shipping name and UN number, the packing group and UN-approved packaging details, the net quantity per inner and outer packaging, and an emergency contact reachable 24/7. From that we prepare the Dangerous Goods Declaration, the CMR with ADR markings, the written instructions for the driver in the appropriate language, and the segregation check against the rest of the cargo on that departure.
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What ADR dangerous goods classes can be shipped from Spain by road?
Send the UN number, hazard class, packing group, safety data sheet and loading requirements. Our team reviews the cargo, route, documentation and available compliant capacity before confirming acceptance and a written proposal.
- •Send the UN number, hazard class, packing group, safety data sheet and loading requirements. Our team reviews the cargo, route, documentation and available compliant capacity before confirming acceptance and a written proposal.
- •Lithium batteries (UN3481/UN3480) accepted under Class 9
- •Send the UN number, hazard class, packing group, safety data sheet and loading requirements. Our team reviews the cargo, route, documentation and available compliant capacity before confirming acceptance and a written proposal.
- •Scheduled LTL groupage on all 16 corridors; full-trailer volumes quoted case by case
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