Dangerous goods: Transport
Performance specification
The transport of dangerous goods is governed by international, European and German regulations. Depending on the type and quantity of a dangerous good, a wide variety of regulations must be observed depending on the transport route (road, rail, water and air). For example, it may be necessary for the transport vehicle to be marked with danger labels and orange-coloured plates.
In addition, the various responsible parties (packer, consignor, carrier, loader, vehicle driver, unloader, consignee, etc.) must comply with a number of obligations. This may also include the determination of a specific transport route.
Further information can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure: Dangerous Goods - Law / Regulations
- Dangerous Goods - Law / Regulations
(Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI))
- Dangerous Goods - Law / Regulations
Legal basis
- Law on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (GGBefG)
- Ordinance on the National and International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road, Rail and Inland Waterways (Dangerous Goods Ordinance Road, Rail and Inland Waterways - GGVSEB)
- European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) - Annexes A and B
Who do I need to contact?
Depending on the type and quantity of goods transported and the means of transport, a wide variety of authorities at federal or state level are responsible.
The local regulatory authorities (municipalities) are responsible for monitoring the businesses, and the district regulatory authorities (counties and independent cities) and the police are responsible for monitoring public traffic areas (roads).
In the country, the Ministry of the Environment is responsible for the transport of radioactive goods, unless other or federal authorities are responsible.
The local regulatory authorities (municipalities) are not only active in monitoring, but also assist in providing advice or information.