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Shipment of Dangerous Goods

DPD Ireland can transport limited quantities of dangerous / hazardous goods. The regulations for the transport of dangerous goods by road are set out under the ADR (Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road). In Ireland, this is regulated under the European Communities (Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 349 of 2011), as amended.

Limited quantities can be transported as per the provisions described in annex A and annex B of the agreement. DPD Ireland do not ship dangerous goods with Exemptions / Excepted Quantities.

If your goods fall under any of the below categories, DPD can only ship if it is a limited quantity as outlined table A column 7a of Chapter 3.2 of the ADR

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These include:

Explosives
Gases
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Solids
Oxidising agents & organic peroxides
Toxins and infectious substances
Radioactive material

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Before you ship dangerous goods with DPD Ireland ensure your parcel complies with all the conditions described in Part 3, Chapter 3.4 of the ADR. If you are unsure please contact our customer services team

Any person sending dangerous goods which do not meet the requirements as outlined above, may be subject to their order being cancelled without notice and may be required to arrange for collection of the item at Depot / Hub.

Prohibited Items

The following items (or any item similar in description or content) cannot be carried on any service Any person sending such items, may be subject to their order being cancelled without notice and may be required to arrange for collection of the item at Depot / Hub.

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The following items are specifically not accepted:

Animals Or Organisms Of Any Form (Alive Or Dead) Including Animal Parts
Any Item Containing Petrol (Liquid, Gas Or Fumes)
Antiques
Bathroom Suites
Batteries
Firearms
Fireworks
Hazardous Goods
Narcotics
Pornography
Precious Metals
Weapons - Including Replicas, Ammunition, Axe, Blades, Chainsaws, Guns, Knives Etc.
White Goods (I.E Fridges, Washing Machines Etc.)