Dangerous Goods Shipping

The Transport Security team is responsible for the security of transporting dangerous goods shipping (including radioactive material) across all modes. However in light of the extensive measures that are already in place for aviation and maritime, the focus of these web pages is on road and rail transport.

Dangerous Goods Shipping

Since July 2005, security regulations have been included in the Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations and supersede the voluntary codes of practice that had been in place.  Those security regulations are based upon the security provisions that have been developed since 2001 and subsequently included in the international agreements relating to the transport of dangerous goods.