Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial

Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road – Initial

This course provides a practical introduction to the requirements for transporting dangerous goods by road and sea.

Designed for those involved in preparing, handling or arranging dangerous goods consignments, it covers the key provisions of ADR and the IMDG Code needed to support safe and compliant operations.

Delegates will develop an understanding of classification, packaging, marking, labelling, documentation and transport requirements, helping them meet legal training obligations and confidently carry out their responsibilities within the dangerous goods supply chain.

Price On Application

Logistics UK Member Price: £537.73

  • 3 Days
  • Online (max 8 people)
  • Classroom (max 12 people)

Pricing

Public

Non members:

  • £597.48 (ex. VAT)

Members:

In-company

Highlights and Features

  • Covers both road (ADR) and sea (IMDG Code) requirements.
  • Practical approach to dangerous goods compliance.
  • Guidance on packaging, marking and labelling.
  • Documentation and consignment preparation.
  • Delivered by experienced dangerous goods specialists.
  • Available in classroom and online formats.

Additional information

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3 Days
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12
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8

Who Should Attend?

This course is required for staff working in organisations involved in dangerous goods transport by road and sea, including:

  • Shippers and consignors of dangerous goods.
  • Warehouse, dispatch and logistics personnel.
  • Freight forwarders and transport coordinators.
  • Staff involved in preparing dangerous goods consignments.
  • Anyone new to dangerous goods by road and sea transport.

Course content

  • Introduction to ADR and IMDG manuals and similarities with air transport programmes.
  • Containment systems.
  • Packaging procedures and limited quantity provisions.
  • Consignment preparation.
  • Mixed packing requirements.
  • Marking and labelling of packages and IBCs.
  • Transport documentation.
  • Placarding of containers, tanks and vehicles.
  • Overview of UK sea and road regulations.
  • Exemptions from the transport operation.

Assessment and certification included.

For online courses, delegates must have access to a hard copy of the current editions of the IMDG Code and ADR manual, as digital copies are not suitable for this purpose. Manuals can be purchased from Labeline.

Bespoke training solutions are available. Contact us for further information.

Course dates & times

Course Title Start End Location Availability
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 26/10/2026 28/10/2026 Online 3
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 02/11/2026 04/11/2026 Warrington 9
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 23/11/2026 25/11/2026 Online 5
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 01/12/2026 03/12/2026 Heathrow 12
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 16/12/2026 18/12/2026 Online 8
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 11/01/2027 13/01/2027 Online 8
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 01/02/2027 03/02/2027 Warrington 12
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 08/02/2027 10/02/2027 Online 8
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 01/03/2027 03/03/2027 Loughborough 12
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 10/03/2027 12/03/2027 Online 8
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 15/03/2027 17/03/2027 Gatwick 12
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 07/04/2027 09/04/2027 Online 8
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 26/04/2027 28/04/2027 Warrington 12
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 12/05/2027 14/05/2027 Loughborough 12
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 26/05/2027 28/05/2027 Online 8
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 21/06/2027 23/06/2027 Online 8
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 28/06/2027 30/06/2027 Warrington 12
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 12/07/2027 14/07/2027 Heathrow 12
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 28/07/2027 30/07/2027 Online 8
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 02/08/2027 04/08/2027 Loughborough 12
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 18/08/2027 20/08/2027 Online 8
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 01/09/2027 03/09/2027 Warrington 12
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 06/09/2027 08/09/2027 Gatwick 12
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 29/09/2027 01/10/2027 Online 8
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 11/10/2027 13/10/2027 Warrington 12
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 01/11/2027 03/11/2027 Online 8
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 29/11/2027 01/12/2027 Loughborough 12
Dangerous Goods by Sea and Road - Initial 13/12/2027 15/12/2027 Online 8

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