Hazardous goods logistics with holistic solutions

Transporting dangerous goods is one of the key challenges in the global logistics and transportation sector. These special goods, which pose significant risks to people, the environment and property due to their chemical, physical or biological properties, require strict safety precautions. In addition to transporting dangerous goods, we routinely provide proper warehousing and safe handling of these materials in ports, dangerous material warehouses and Rhenus hubs. From easily flammable materials to toxic chemicals, acids and alkalis, the safe handling, packaging, storing and transshipment of these substances are regulated by national and international regulations such as ADR, IMDG and IATA. By carefully planning and carrying out these processes, we help to prevent accidents and ensure public safety.

Transporting dangerous goods by road requires specialized vehicles,trained staff and full legal compliance. Rhenus deploys tanker, silo, bulk, container and closed-bodied trucks depending on the cargo, from chemicals and alkalis to batteries and hazardous waste. In addition to full ADR logistics, our services include shipments under the limited quantities (LQ) and excepted quantities (EQ) provisions of ADR. The quality of these services is verified by SQAS (Safety & Quality Assessment for Sustainability). Our own Hazardous Goods Officers are responsible for training employees and ensuring compliance with national and international guidelines. To ensure safety, our truck drivers hold the required certification for ADR transport.

Combining warehousing and transport offers numerous technical advantages. Efficient risk management that encompasses both warehousing and transport increases safety, reliability, speed to market and cost utilization. Hazardous-goods-specific packaging and labeling, as well as the direct transfer of goods from storage to the transportation network, e.g. via consolidated cargo terminals, enable faster and smoother processes. The use of LNG trucks on many short-haul routes also reduces CO2 emissions. A holistic approach to logistics creates transparent supply chains and makes it easier to respond flexibly to unforeseen events.

Rhenus is increasingly investing in state-of-the-art and innovative hazardous material warehouses. All warehouses meet high safety standards and are equipped with fire alarm systems, special gas warning and air circulation systems, foam sprinklers and CO2 extinguishing systems with real-time incident reporting. Real-time inventory level reporting is also available and helps to maintain accuracy and prevent errors.