How can I ship dangerous goods?

If you want to ship dangerous goods via Cargoboard, you must indicate it in the booking process.

For the transport of dangerous goods, we require the UN number and the net quantity (without packaging) of the substance in litres or kilograms.

In addition, the packages must be visibly marked as dangerous goods and classified in the appropriate dangerous goods class. This is the only way to ensure the correct handling during the transport and the correct storage of the goods in the truck.

How do I label my dangerous goods?

The shipments are marked with a danger label and a UN number when dangerous goods are transported by a forwarder. The UN number is a substance number that allows the goods to be identified. The danger label is a label that must be attached to the goods and differs depending on the dangerous goods class. We can provide you with the danger label on request.

Which dangerous goods can be shipped with Cargoboard?

With Cargoboard you can ship various dangerous goods, but not all of them. You can find an overview here:

As the logistics of transporting dangerous goods is very complicated and subject to strong regulations, we cannot ship dangerous goods that are transported in tanks or in loose fillings. Waste is also generally excluded from transports with Cargoboard. In our General Terms and Conditions, we have specified our transport regulations in more detail.

How much does it cost to ship dangerous goods with Cargoboard?

Shipping dangerous goods with Cargoboard costs additional fees depending on the chosen shipping method . You can easily calculate the total cost of your shipment via our platform . Simply enter the pickup and delivery locations as well as the dimensions and weight of your goods and calculate your transport price without obligation.