Freight transport resources
Tools and guides that help you prepare a shipment: which vehicle you need, how many pallets fit, which documents are required and who pays for what.
What do you want to find out?
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ADR 1.1.3.6: exemption by quantities per transport unit, explained for consignors
The consignor is responsible for the classification, packing and marking of dangerous goods, and for preparing the transport document.
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The import customs declaration: what it is, who lodges it and what it contains
A customs declaration is an official document that provides details about goods. Goods enter free circulation on the basis of a customs declaration.
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ADR classes: table and guide for packages
Each dangerous substance or article is assigned to a specific class according to the type of hazard. The class and the packing group determine the packaging…
What do you want to find out?
- Which truck do I need? See the truck types, with reference dimensions and capacities.
- Which container do I need? See the shipping containers.
- How many pallets fit and how many loading metres do I use? Use the load calculator.
- Which documents do I need? See the transport documents: CMR, ADR, bill of lading, AWB, EX1, T1 and others.
- Who pays for what between seller and buyer? See the Incoterms® 2020 rules.
- What does a term mean? Look it up in the transport glossary.
For longer questions, the guides cover topics such as ADR, CMR, customs and sea freight in depth. If you cannot find the answer, ask us directly.