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Dangerous goods · DGR · Helsinki

Dangerous goods packing and transport — DGR, IATA, ADR

DGR packing means packing, labelling and documenting dangerous goods to transport regulations — IATA DGR for air freight, ADR for road. A shipment packed or labelled wrong stops at the terminal. Lotrekka handles the whole chain: UN-certified packaging, hazard labels, documents and the transport itself — small lots included.

Lotrekka

01 — What the service includes

Packing, labelling and documents — to regulation.

01 · UN PACKAGING

UN-certified packaging by substance class

Dangerous goods are packed in type-approved packaging (e.g. 4G/4GV boxes) according to the substance class, quantity and transport mode. We pack at our warehouses in Lithuania and the Netherlands — flexibly, small and mid-size lots included.

  • UN type-approved outer and inner packaging
  • Hazard labels, UN number, handling and orientation marks
  • The safety data sheet (SDS) is the starting point — we help verify the classification
  • Exact classes and restrictions are confirmed per assignment
UN-certified packaging at the warehouse
02 · AIR OR ROAD

IATA DGR or ADR — we tell you straight away which is possible

IATA DGR (air) is stricter: smaller quantity limits per package, some substances fly cargo aircraft only (CAO), some are banned from air transport entirely. ADR (road) allows larger lots and is often cheaper within Europe. We propose the route that is both permitted and sensible for your shipment.

  • Air freight from Helsinki-Vantaa — per the IATA DGR rulebook
  • Road transport on ADR-certified vehicles across Europe
  • Transport documents: Shipper's Declaration (air), ADR notes on the consignment note (road)
Air freight — dangerous goods under IATA DGR

02 — How it works

Five steps — from SDS to delivery.

  1. Send the details: safety data sheet (SDS), quantity, weight and destination.
  2. We verify the classification and propose a packing and transport solution — binding quote up front.
  3. We pack into UN-certified packaging and label the shipment to regulation.
  4. We prepare the documents ourselves — Shipper's Declaration (DGD) for air freight, ADR notes on the consignment note for road.
  5. Transport: air freight from Helsinki-Vantaa or road on ADR-certified vehicles — tracked all the way.

03 — FAQ

Questions and answers.

What is DGR?

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations — the rulebook airlines follow for dangerous goods in air freight. For road transport the equivalent framework is ADR.

Can lithium batteries be shipped by air?

Yes — we also accept standalone lithium-ion batteries (UN3480), correctly packed and labelled. Standalone batteries face stricter limits than batteries installed in equipment (UN3481).

Do you pack small lots as well?

Yes — we flexibly handle small and mid-size lots. For industrial-scale volumes we source a solution through our partner network.

What information do you need for a quote?

The safety data sheet (SDS), quantity and package size, plus origin and destination.

Do you handle transport and documents end to end?

Yes — packing, labelling, documents and the transport itself are handled as one assignment through a single point of contact.

Get in touch

Tell us what you need to pack or ship.

Send the SDS and cargo details — you'll get a packing solution, a route and a price. With dangerous goods, a fast answer saves days.