Dangerous goods
Dangerous goods shipments require special handling and compliance with international regulations. OCS Amsterdam assesses each shipment separately and, together with specialists, ensures the correct documents and packaging.
▸ Dangerous goods at OCS Amsterdam
OCS Amsterdam can organize this type of shipment for you. These shipments are always registered separately and on a case-by-case basis reviewed. However, not all hazardous substances can be transported via the regular courier network are transported.
▸ Documents and packaging via specialist
That is why OCS Amsterdam is collaborating with a specializing and authorized company. This way, you can be sure that your shipment comes with the correct documents and in the correct packaging goes on the road.
This specialist arranges:
• drawing up the required documents, such as a sender's statement
• the right thing package, labeling and prepare of the goods for transport
This is done based on the information you provide.
Frequently asked questions about dangerous goods
Here we answer frequently asked questions about dangerous goods shipments via OCS Amsterdam.
Dangerous goods shipments are subject to strict rules for international air transport.
At OCS Amsterdam:
• we review each shipment separately
• we first check whether it is allowed to ship the product
• transport is only organized via our network when it is clear that the shipment falls within the applicable laws and regulations.
No, not all dangerous goods can be transported via OCS Amsterdam's regular courier network.
Please note the following:
• transport is not allowed for some products
• for other products, transport is only possible under very specific conditions
• that is why we ask that shipments of dangerous goods always be reported to us separately, so that we can assess what is possible on a case-by-case basis.
For shipments with dangerous goods, OCS Amsterdam works with a specialized and authorized company.
This specialist:
• ensures that the necessary documents, such as the sender's statement, are formatted correctly
• arranges the proper packaging, labeling and preparation of the goods for transport, based on the information you provide.
If you are unsure whether your product falls under dangerous goods, please contact OCS Amsterdam customer service.
Our team:
• looks at the product and the associated information with you
• indicates whether your shipment should be booked as dangerous goods
• Explain what next steps are necessary.
Start your dangerous goods shipment
Do you have a shipment of dangerous goods or are you unsure about it? Please contact OCS Amsterdam. We will quickly tell you what is possible and what information we need from you.