HAZARDOUS

Explosives

A major part of the companies specialist business involves our particular expertise in the safe and legal transportation of hazardous cargoes, especially those of the Class 1 (Explosive) variety by sea, land and air.

Movements can be accomplished from single cartons, through to part and full container loads. Part or full vessel charters are also an option, as is, sometimes surprisingly, airfreight.

The company has extensive knowledge of UK safety regulations and bye laws. We work closely with a variety of Ports DG (Dangerous Goods) sections to meet local condtions for the collection and delivery of hazardous consignments.

We are active members of the EIG (Explosives Industries Group) of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). In addition we are also registered with the UK Home Office as Section 5 Licence Holders for the safe legal transportation of weapons and ammunition.

Network

We have an established an extensive network of like minded professional companies throughout Continental Europe, Scandinavia and the USA. This gives us access to sometimes unique solutions to the difficult problems on moving hazardous materials.

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UK Trem Card 2009
From 1st January 2009 (transitional) and mandatory from 1st July the TREM Card - Transport Emergency Instruction - is replaced by a generic / catch all ' Instruction in writing'. Please see our download page for a copy.

Fireworks at Felixstowe
Trading Standards are increasing their examinations/interest in imported Fireworks adding another layer of complication to an already difficult situtation. Containers with class 1.3 hazard must be directly discharged to the collecting vehicle.

This can cause problems with drivers hours and horrible complications when HMRC, X-Ray Scanning and Trading standard examinations combine with arrivals out of hours, weekend and Bank Holidays arrivals.

In such circumstances it becomes imperative that you utilise the services of a competent agent (such as ourselves! ) to avoid penalties and heavy charges being incurred. Please contact this office for further information.