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Hazardous Materials: Transportation

Service description
The transport of dangerous goods is governed by international, European, and German regulations. Depending on the type and quantity of a dangerous good, a wide variety of regulations must be observed, depending on the mode of transport (road, rail, water, and air). As a result, it may be necessary to mark the transport vehicle with hazard labels and orange placards.

In addition, a wide variety of parties responsible (packers, shippers, carriers, loaders, drivers, unloaders, consignees, etc.) must comply with a number of obligations. This may also include specifying a particular route of transport.

For more information, please visit the website of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure: Dangerous Goods – Laws and Regulations
- Hazardous Materials - Law / Regulations
  (Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure—BMVI)
Legal basis

Responsible departments

Transport authority