Chemicals & dangerous goods freight and shipping
A wide range of goods classified as dangerous or hazardous can be transported into and from mainland Europe with LeShuttle Freight, subject to strict safety procedures and documentation.
Why choose LeShuttle Freight for your dangerous goods?
The Channel Tunnel is one of the safest transport systems ever designed, and our dangerous goods policy ensures the safety of both customers and staff. The carriage of dangerous goods through the Channel Tunnel must comply with ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road). ADR regulations form the basis of all LeShuttle Freight’s dangerous goods shipping procedures and provisions.
Carrying dangerous goods via LeShuttle Freight will always be faster than by ferry – not just because of our 35-minute crossing time (ferries from Dover are at least 90 minutes) but due to quicker allocation and loading times.
Dangerous goods declaration
Prior to your vehicle travelling with LeShuttle Freight it is your responsibility to ensure that your driver has made a full dangerous goods declaration. If dangerous goods are being carried in limited quantities then a dangerous goods declaration is not required.
LeShuttle Freight account holders can make a dangerous goods declaration by logging into their account and providing the following information:
- UN number
- Current ADR references (Class, Packing Group & Classification Code, if required)
- Proper Shipping Name of goods carried (including their volume or weight)
- Details of packaging (number and description)
- Quantity (net / gross mass as appropriate)
How do chemicals & dangerous goods get shipped with LeShuttle Freight?
Please ensure that your drivers are aware that they need to make a dangerous goods declaration at Check-in. Non declaration or incorrect paperwork may result in delays or refusal to travel.
Drivers will be redirected to the Freight Driver Information Centre, where the paperwork will be checked in accordance with our dangerous goods policy. An external check of the vehicle will be made and a ‘DG’ sticker with a unique reference will be issued, which must be affixed to the windscreen.
List of dangerous goods accepted
- Class 1: Explosive substances and articles
- Class 2: Gases: compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure
- Class 3: Flammable liquids
- Class 4.1: Flammable solids
- Class 4.2: Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
- Class 4.3: Substances, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases
- Class 5.1: Oxidizing substances
- Class 5.2: Organic peroxides
- Class 6.1: Toxic substances
- Class 6.2: Infectious substances
- Class 7: Radioactive materials
- Class 8: Corrosive substances
- Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
Frequently asked questions
Do drivers need to arrive early if they are carrying dangerous goods?
No. As long as the driver has the correct paperwork, the declaration process is fast and efficient and should not result in any delays to our service.
What do I do if my freight cargo includes dangerous goods?
If your cargo is a limited quantity of dangerous or hazardous goods, then you will not need to make a declaration before you travel. The maximum weights of limited quantities will vary for different types of goods, but you can find out the weight limits in official publications.
For all other dangerous goods shipments, you will need to make a dangerous goods declaration.
Which goods are banned?
You will find a list of prohibited items in our terms and conditions.
Does an empty tanker qualify as a limited quantity?
An empty tanker is only regarded as a limited quantity if it is clean. If it is not clean then it is considered a full tanker of cargo and does not count as a limited quantity.
