How to ship Limited Quantities by Road
Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities by Road need to be packed in a way that prevents loss of contents that may occur due to vibration, changes in temperature, humidity or pressure. Find out what packaging materials you need, how to pack the substances securely and label the box correctly.
What are Limited Quantities?
Dangerous goods in Limited Quantities are considered as Dangerous Goods and may be shipped by Road to/from DG approved origin / destinations where Regional Economy service or domestic services exist. The shipper must comply with the quantity limits, marking, documentation, and packing requirements specified in ADR 3.4.
Road Limited Quantity shipments in compliance with ADR regulations cannot travel by Air.
Shipments to/from: Ireland, United Kingdom, Finland or to/from Islands (e.g. Gotland (SE), Mallorca (ES) will travel by Sea. You must comply with IMDG regulations and attach IMDG documentation or a Multimodal Dangerous Goods Declaration to your package.
Do I need to be trained to ship it?
Yes. To handle these shipments, you can either:
- Get trained and certified in shipping regulations yourself, or Partner with a qualified shipping specialist or company to manage the preparation process
What type of packaging materials do I need?
Good quality packaging. This includes inner packaging and strong outer packaging in compliance with ADR (or IMDG) regulations.
What about markings and labels?
Road Limited Quantity packages must be labelled with the following mark:
How should I declare a Limited Quantity shipment to FedEx?
You should choose the LDG handling code in the FedEx automation system which you are using to create your shipment.
Shipping requirements and documentation may vary between carriers. This website is designed to provide general information related to shipping, and information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. If you’re unsure of the shipping requirements that apply to you, check with your carrier. Make sure to check the rules and regulations of the country you’re shipping from and to prior to shipping. You can find this information on government websites.
