Transport for Chemical Industry
Logisticoo transports chemical products safely and in full compliance — as classified dangerous goods under ADR as well as exempted goods, from the IBC container to the full load. Chemical logistics begins before loading: based on your UN numbers and safety data sheets, our dispatch checks which dangerous-goods classes may be loaded together, whether exemption thresholds apply and what equipment the driver must carry. We drive exclusively with ADR-trained drivers and complete protective equipment; the vehicles are marked accordingly and the transport documents prepared ADR-compliant. Packaged chemicals on pallets, drums, canisters and IBCs we secure form-fit with tested lashing equipment — leakage-critical containers never stand unsecured at the side rail. Time-critical runs between production sites, for instance when an intermediate product is missing in the plant, we run as an express direct run with no transhipment. In 55 countries we also organise cross-border dangerous-goods transports, including the respective national requirements. Your fixed-price quote arrives in 30 minutes, including all dangerous-goods surcharges — with no fine print after booking. Regular works traffic is staffed with well-practised, ADR-trained regular drivers who already know your loading points and safety briefings.
Vehicles & equipment
We deploy ADR-equipped curtainsider and box vehicles from van to articulated truck with fire extinguishers, warning boards and personal protective equipment; securing is done with tested straps, anti-slip mats and blocking bars.
Typical requirements
- ADR-compliant transport with trained drivers and marked vehicles
- Checking of mixed-loading prohibitions and exemption rules before dispatch
- Securing of drums, canisters and IBC containers against shifting and leakage
- Complete, ADR-compliant transport documents and documentation
- Express direct runs between production sites with no transhipment
- Cross-border dangerous-goods handling in Europe and beyond
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Typical shipments from the chemical industry
We move packaged chemicals in all common container formats: drums (200 l), canisters and composite IBCs (1,000 l) on pallets, sacks and big bags with solids, cartons with small containers for laboratory and trade. The product range spans solvents, acids and alkalis, paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants, cleaning chemicals, plastic granules and additives. Part of this is classified dangerous goods under ADR — flammable liquids (Class 3), corrosive substances (Class 8), environmentally hazardous and other dangerous substances (Class 9) — while another part is exempted or non-hazardous goods. We supply production sites, chemical parks, contract fillers, laboratories and the chemical trade, both nationally and cross-border across our network of 55 countries.
ADR and regulations in chemical transport
Chemical logistics begins before loading. Based on your UN numbers and safety data sheets (under REACH/CLP) we check the dangerous-goods class, packing group, mixed-loading prohibitions and whether the 1,000-point rule (exemption limit under ADR 1.1.3.6) or the reliefs for limited quantities apply. We drive exclusively with ADR-trained drivers, orange marking, correct transport documents and complete equipment under ADR (fire extinguisher, PPE, containment means). Advice and supervision rest with an appointed dangerous-goods safety adviser under the German ordinance (GbV). In addition, the German Hazardous Substances Ordinance (GefStoffV) applies to operational handling. Leakage-critical containers are secured form-fit against shifting and tipping; in cross-border traffic the national ADR supplementary provisions are added.
How a chemical transport works at Logisticoo
- Enquiry with UN number, packing group, class and packages — ideally you simply send the safety data sheet.
- Checking of exemption, mixed loading and vehicle requirement by our dispatch.
- Fixed price in 30 minutes including the dangerous-goods surcharge, with no fine print after booking.
- Deployment of an ADR-trained driver with a marked, equipped vehicle and verified transport documents.
- Form-fit securing of the containers per VDI 2700 and ADR, separation of incompatible substances.
- Transport with status update and documented handover; for time-critical intermediate products as an express direct run with no transhipment between the production sites. Regular works traffic we staff with well-practised regular drivers.
What does a chemical transport cost?
The fixed price is set in advance, including all dangerous-goods surcharges. Rule-of-thumb rates per kilometre (±15 %): van around 1.10 €/km (from 89 €), truck 7.5 t around 1.45 €/km (from 169 €), truck 12 t around 1.65 €/km (from 219 €), articulated truck (FTL) around 1.95 €/km (from 379 €). Example: a full load of IBCs from Ludwigshafen to Cologne (around 200 km) by articulated truck is roughly 430–520 € including the ADR surcharge. The dangerous-goods surcharge depends on class, quantity and equipment effort. Small quantities below the exemption limit or as a Limited Quantity are considerably cheaper, because the full ADR outfitting is then omitted — which pays off especially for regular laboratory quantities.
Chemical shipments and ADR handling
| Container/goods | Example (class) | Vehicle/equipment | Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drums/IBC flammable | Solvents (Class 3) | ADR vehicle, drip tray | ADR, PG II/III |
| Canisters corrosive | Acids, alkalis (Class 8) | ADR vehicle, PPE | ADR, mixed-loading prohibition |
| Big bag / sack solids | Granules, additives (Class 9) | Curtainsider trailer ADR | ADR / exempted |
| Small containers laboratory | Reagents (LQ) | Van, LQ marking | Limited Quantity |
| Exempted goods | Cleaning chemicals, non-haz. | Standard truck | no ADR obligation |
Frequently asked questions
What information do you need for a dangerous-goods quote?
UN number, packing group, dangerous-goods class and the packages (type, quantity, weight) — ideally you simply send us the safety data sheet. With that we check exemptions, mixed loading and vehicle requirements and quote you a fixed price including the dangerous-goods surcharge within 30 minutes.
Do you also transport smaller dangerous-goods quantities below the ADR marking obligation?
Yes. For limited quantities (Limited Quantities) or carriage below the 1,000-point limit, reliefs apply that considerably simplify the transport and make it cheaper. We check for each shipment whether an exemption is applicable — this pays off especially for regular small quantities to laboratories or production sites.
Do you observe mixed-loading prohibitions for mixed dangerous-goods shipments?
Yes, we check this before every dispatch. Based on the dangerous-goods classes and packing groups we reconcile which substances may be loaded together on one vehicle and which must be separated under ADR. Incompatible goods are stowed spatially apart or distributed across separate runs. The dangerous-goods safety adviser oversees the composition.
How do you secure drums and IBCs against leakage during the run?
Leakage-critical containers never stand unsecured at the side rail with us. Drums, canisters and IBCs we lash form-fit with tested straps, anti-slip mats and blocking bars so that they neither shift nor tip over. For particularly sensitive substances we additionally use containment means. Securing is carried out in accordance with VDI 2700 and the ADR requirements.
Do you run time-critical intermediate products directly between two plants?
Yes. When an intermediate product is missing in a plant and production threatens to come to a standstill, we run it as an express direct run with no transhipment — one vehicle, one ADR driver, from plant to plant. The fixed price is ready in 30 minutes, and collection usually takes place within a few hours depending on the location. Your dispatcher coordinates the arrival with the plant control.