When people hear "dangerous goods transport," they picture explosives or chemical weapons. In reality, ADR (Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) covers a far wider range: paint, varnish, perfume, fertilizer, lithium batteries, oxygen cylinders and some cleaning agents all fall under its scope.
What Is ADR?
ADR is a multilateral agreement signed in Geneva in 1957 governing the international road transport of dangerous goods. Over 50 European countries — including Turkey — are contracting parties. The current version is ADR 2025, updated every two years.
The 9 ADR Classes
- Class 1 — Explosives
- Class 2 — Gases (LPG, aerosols, oxygen cylinders)
- Class 3 — Flammable liquids (petrol, ethanol, paint)
- Class 4 — Flammable solids
- Class 5 — Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
- Class 6 — Toxic and infectious substances
- Class 7 — Radioactive material
- Class 8 — Corrosive substances (sulfuric acid, caustic soda)
- Class 9 — Miscellaneous (lithium batteries, dry ice, magnetic material)
Required Documents
- Dangerous Goods Transport Document: UN number, proper shipping name, ADR class, packing group, quantity
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)
- CMR consignment note with ADR notation
- Driver ADR certificate for the relevant class
ADR Transport with KEY Forwarding
Our road freight service covers hazardous goods transport with ADR-certified drivers and compliant vehicles. Our customs team ensures correct ADR notations on all customs declarations.
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