Cargoboard: your partner for safe and fast dangerous goods shipping
Ship dangerous goods with Cargoboard
At Cargoboard, we offer our customers safe and efficient dangerous goods shipping via our freight forwarding service, including collection. Our expertise covers domestic shipments within Germany as well as international deliveries within the European Union and to third countries such as Switzerland.
Our freight cost calculator allows you to view prices and transit times in real time with just a few clicks and ship your dangerous goods directly.
Backed by our extensive experience in this field, we ensure professional handling throughout transport.
Are you still unsure whether your goods are classified as dangerous goods?
Dangerous goods shipping – what is possible?
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| Possible dangerous goods classes |
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| Collection included | Today (for bookings by 10:00), tomorrow or on your preferred date |
| Transit time | From 1 business day (express shipping and preferred date available) |
| Always included |
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| Further additional options | Shipping insurance, appointment, drop-off permission, climate protection contribution, pick-up advice and despatch advice, pallet exchange and much more |
| Possible delivery | Mainland Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, ES, IT, PL, PT, HU, CZ, SK, NL, LU, LT, DK, SI, SE, RO, NO, LV, HR, EE, BG, BE, FR, FI, IE & GR), excluding islands |
Your benefits when shipping dangerous goods with Cargoboard
Including transit times, with no hidden extra costs
Including collection from your customer or partners
Book online in just a few minutes
Keep an eye on your shipment at all times
in accordance with ADR standards
Safety and compliance ensured at all times
customer support
A single point of contact for all your queries
Cost of shipping dangerous goods
The cost primarily depends on the weight and volume of the package to be transported, as well as the distance between the pickup location and destination.
Cargoboard also offers various options, such as faster Premium shipping or fixed delivery dates. All possible additional charges are always stated clearly and transparently, so there are no hidden costs.
Use our freight cost calculator to quickly determine costs and transit times without registering and book your shipment straight away.
Example costs for dangerous goods shipping
| Origin | Destination | Load | Regular transit time | Price from (net) |
| Paderborn | Wolfsburg | 1 half pallet | 1–2 business days | €76.60 |
| Hamburg | Bremen | 4 Euro pallets | 1–2 business days | €196.39 |
| Munich | Nuremberg | 15 Euro pallets | 1–2 business days | €346.54 |
Regardless of the transport distance or the size and volume of the package, the dangerous goods surcharge is €5 for groupage freight and €75 for LTL, FTL and courier transport. The prices shown in the table already include the applicable dangerous goods surcharge.
Book dangerous goods shipping online with ease
First, enter the collection and delivery location as well as your package and its dimensions.
Compare our transport options and select the dangerous goods option.
Enter all the necessary details about your dangerous goods here, such as the UN number.
Complete the shipment data, select your payment method and finish the booking.
Regulations for shipping dangerous goods: ADR and dangerous goods points
There are several legal regulations that must be observed when transporting dangerous goods to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible. The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) and dangerous goods points are particularly important in this context.
ADR dangerous goods
The ADR (Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route) is a fundamental set of rules for the safe and compliant transport of dangerous goods by road. It classifies dangerous goods into specific dangerous goods classes and defines precise safety standards that freight forwarders must comply with when repackaging, labelling and transporting dangerous materials. It is therefore essential for us and our transport partners to provide truck drivers and logistics employees with regular training in accordance with ADR certification requirements to ensure compliance and minimise risks.
Calculate dangerous goods points
To calculate the danger points for transporting dangerous goods, a material-specific factor based on the level of danger is multiplied by the weight or volume of the dangerous goods. If packaged goods have a score below 1,000 points, fewer regulations need to be observed. In this case, the truck driver does not require an ADR certificate and the transport unit does not need to display the dangerous goods markings that would otherwise be required.
Our platform calculates the danger points automatically during booking, making it easier to determine exemption quantities. Properly transporting dangerous goods in compliance with legal requirements can prevent fines and therefore save costs.
Examples of calculating danger points
| Substance/UN no. | Quantity | Official designation | Multiplier according to ADR | Point value |
| UN1044 | 15 litres | Fire extinguishers | 1 | 15 |
| UN1090 | 40 litres | Acetone | 3 | 120 |
Labelling for the transport of dangerous goods
Correct labelling is a key safety measure when transporting dangerous goods. Every package must display clear, clearly visible markings indicating the type of dangerous goods, the dangerous goods class and any necessary precautions. On request, we will be happy to send you the required labels so that you only need to print and attach them. Simply contact our customer support.
These include danger labels, UN numbers and additional warnings such as dangerous goods stickers. Compliance with labelling requirements is required by law and ensures that everyone involved in the transport process, as well as emergency responders, can be informed immediately and clearly in an emergency.
For a detailed overview of dangerous goods labelling and the individual dangerous goods classes, we recommend reading our magazine article on this complex topic.
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