Dangerous goods can be transported by road and sea in compliance with the provisions of the ADR Agreement and the IMDG Code in their respective current editions. To ensure safe transport, it is not enough to properly package, label, and mark these goods or transport units; specific precautions and regulations regarding proper cargo securing must also be followed.
Specifically, paragraph 7.5.7.1 of the ADR Agreement states that the requirements described in that paragraph are considered met if the cargo is stowed in accordance with standard EN 12195-1:2010. This standard includes formulas necessary to determine the proper securing to prevent cargo from shifting or falling during all phases of transport, including emergency measures. The EN 12195-1:2010 check is included in the Directive 2014/47/EU concerning roadside technical inspections of commercial vehicles circulating within the European Union.
For maritime transport of goods, it is crucial first to evaluate the segregation of goods (sections 7.2.4 and 7.2.8 of the IMDG Code) to determine whether the mixed loading is permitted for certain dangerous goods during transport. The IMDG Code then refers to the CTU Code manual for proper cargo loading procedures.
It is important to note that the issue of proper cargo securing does not apply exclusively to dangerous goods but to all items loaded onto a transport vehicle!
To support companies in this delicate and essential process, we offer the following services:
- Preliminary Audits to assess current cargo securing methods
- Scenario Analysis for various loading configurations and calculations in accordance with applicable standards
- Drafting of Appropriate Loading Procedures
- Technical Training tailored to various levels of competence and detail.