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.
| These include: |
| Explosives |
| Gases |
| Flammable Liquids |
| Flammable Solids |
| Oxidising agents & organic peroxides |
| Toxins and infectious substances |
| Radioactive material |
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.
| 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 |
| Wet Batteries i.e. Lead Acid Batteries |
| Firearms |
| Hazardous Goods (Reference Dangerous Goods Section) |
| Illicit Drugs |
| Pornography |
| Precious Metals |
| Weapons - Including Replicas, Ammunition, Axe, Blades, Chainsaws, Guns, Knives Etc. |
| Pornography |
| White Goods (i.e Fridges, Washing Machines) |
| Cash (Including Cheques and Bank Drafts) |
| Tiles |
| Metal Sheeting |
Goods carried but not insured
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.
| Proposed List: |
| Ceramic Goods – Tiles etc. |
| Pottery, Earthenware etc. |
| Second hand vehicle parts |
| Vehicle body panels – new or old |
| Stainless Steel flues/ Chrome flues |
| Glass/China or similar items or parts consisting of such materials |
| Works of art |
| Jewellery |
| Antiques |
| Fax machines/Printers/Photocopiers containing ink or ink like substances |
| Perishable items (excluding meat – this is banned from carriage) |
| Plants |
| Liquids |
Antiques
An Antique is anything more than one hundred years old or any item the value of which is enhanced by virtue of its age.
Works of Art
A Work of Art is any hand produced article, the value of which is enhanced by virtue of the identity of the maker or any item, the value of which is greater than the present day cost of making a similar item.
Please note this is not an exhaustive list. If you are unsure as to whether your goods are covered by insurance please contact your local depot or DPD’s Insurance department at T: (090) 6420500.