At Hazardous Cargo Shipping, we specialise in the safe, compliant transport of regulated materials across the UK and around the globe.

From flammable liquids and corrosive substances to gases, lithium batteries, and toxic materials, we handle every shipment with precision, care, and adherence to the latest transport standards.

Our DGSA-certified experts ensure your hazardous items are correctly classified, packaged, labelled, and documented strictly with international regulations. 

This reduces risk, prevents delays, and gives you complete peace of mind. We provide full support for shipping hazardous goods throughout the UK.

Why Is Proper Handling Of Hazardous Goods Essential?

Properly handling hazardous cargo shipping is a legal requirement and key to ensuring public, environmental, and workplace safety.

Improper packaging, incorrect labelling, or missing documentation can cause serious incidents during transit, such as chemical spills, fires, or explosions. They can also lead to shipment rejection, regulatory fines, and reputational damage to your business.

Our operations fully comply with international transport frameworks, including IATA (air), ADR (road), IMDG (sea), and RID (rail), ensuring that each consignment meets the highest safety and regulatory standards from origin to destination.

What Types Of Hazardous Materials Can You Ship?

Our hazardous cargo shipping services are designed to accommodate a wide range of regulated substances across multiple industries, including:

• Flammable liquids and solids – Such as solvents, fuels, adhesives, and reactive chemicals.
• Compressed and liquefied gases – For industrial, medical, and research use.
• Corrosive materials – Including strong acids, alkalis, and cleaning solutions.
• Toxic and infectious substances – Used in laboratories, manufacturing, and diagnostics.
• Lithium batteries – Loose or in equipment, including electric vehicles and electronics.
• Radioactive materials – Transported for licensed clients under controlled regulatory conditions.
• Certified packaging and documentation – Applied to all shipments to meet legal and safety requirements without compromise.

How Much Does Hazardous Goods Shipping Cost?

The cost of hazardous cargo shipping ranges from £100 to over £1,500, depending on several key variables.

The type and classification of goods significantly impact pricing, with high-risk items such as flammable, toxic, or corrosive substances demanding higher handling and safety charges.

Based on the item and volume, UN-certified packaging and compliant labelling can add between £50 and £300.

The mode of transport also influences cost; air freight is quicker but often more expensive than road or sea freight.

Contact Hazardous Cargo Shipping for an accurate quote tailored to your shipment type and destination.

What Regulations Govern Hazardous Goods Shipping?

A combination of international and domestic transport laws, such as the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for air freight, ADR regulations for road transport within the UK and EU, the IMDG Code for maritime shipments, and RID regulations for rail freight, regulates hazardous cargo shipping.

In addition, we follow all applicable UK HSE guidelines, EU directives, and any sector-specific legislation relevant to the nature of your goods and industry.

What Services Do You Provide For Hazardous Goods Shipping?

We deliver a comprehensive hazardous cargo shipping service to facilitate the compliant movement of dangerous materials worldwide, including:

• Classification and identification – Ensuring accurate hazard category and shipping name for each item.
• UN-approved packaging – Supplying compliant containers for liquid, solid, or pressurised contents.
• Labelling and marking – Attaching the correct hazard warnings and handling labels.
• Documentation preparation – Including Dangerous Goods Declarations, MSDS reviews, and shipper’s checklists.
• Carrier coordination – Selecting appropriate, compliant transport providers.
• Collection and delivery logistics – End-to-end planning for timed pickups and secure deliveries.
• Emergency response planning – Creating procedures for transit-related incidents or exposure.
• Compliance audits – Assessing and reviewing your internal processes to align with current legislation.
• Expert consultancy – Supporting your business with tailored guidance and regulatory insight.

Who Uses Hazardous Goods Shipping Services?

Chemical manufacturers and industrial processors, pharmaceutical companies and medical suppliers, automotive and EV battery producers, and aerospace, defence, and aviation organisations rely on our hazardous cargo shipping services.

We also support university research labs and scientific institutions, as well as oil, gas, and mining companies operating in high-risk environments.

Contact Hazardous Cargo Shipping for tailored assistance and fully compliant transport arrangements.

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