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Hazardous Cargo

About Hazardous Cargo

According to statistics, hazardous or ADR cargo accounts for roughly half of all cargo transported by various forms of transport. Hazardous freight transportation is a sophisticated, responsible, and high-risk procedure. It necessitates a thorough understanding of applicable legislation, as well as a laser-like focus on the transportation task and its complexities. The professionals at NIKSI COMPANY have a wealth of experience transporting numerous sorts of hazardous material.

We provide hazardous cargo transportation by road, sea, air, and rail. Our experts will choose the best transportation option for your hazardous (ADR) cargo based on its characteristics, the route, and other critical factors.

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Hazardous Cargo (ADR)

Hazardous cargo includes substances or products that risk human health, the environment, buildings, equipment, and other tangible property owing to their attributes. Hazardous cargo includes, among other things, fuel, pesticides, acids, paints, aerosol sprays, fire extinguishers, solvents, adhesives, medicinal preparations, and lithium batteries. There are almost 3,500 different compounds on hazardous substance listings.

Hazardous Cargo - ADR Types

The following types of transportation are used by NIKSI COMPANY to convey hazardous cargo (ADR):

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Road transport of hazardous cargo (ADR)

Hazardous (ADR) freight carriage by road is subject to unique criteria for the carrier's fleet and necessitates highly qualified personnel with substantial practical expertise dealing with various forms of hazardous goods. Hazardous cargo can only be transported in heavy goods vehicles that are labeled according to ADR criteria and have all of the essential equipment to handle this sort of cargo. NIKSI COMPANY offers vehicles that are capable of transporting ADR freight in both full and consolidated loads.

Dangerous goods-related incidents (fire, pollution, explosions, etc.) that occur during transportation or handling are uncommon and usually occur as a result of a combination of factors. To avoid such occurrences and potential threats to the environment, buildings, or individuals, hazardous (ADR) cargo is transported in accordance with tight standards and all needed safety procedures.

Class 1

Explosives

Class 2

Gases, Mixtures

Class 3

Flammable liquids, mixtures

Class 4

Flammable substances, solids

Class 5

Oxidising substances and organic peroxides

Class 6

Toxic and infectious substances

Class 7

Radioactive substances with a specific activity

Class 8

Corrosive and caustic substances

Class 9

Substances with relatively low risks in transportation

What Our Customer Say

"Latvia's successful participation in Munich Expo in the Germany was made possible by a professional transport company and its personnel. The business was helpful, supplied the greatest options, accommodated all of our requirements, and delivered on their promises on time.
Caroline Thiemt
EXPO MUNICH DIRECTOR

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