Dangerous Goods – Policy Reference Document
TNT Express DG Restrictions Overview
Scope: the TNT Fixed Networks (Road & Air) including PUD and feeders.
1. Introduction & Background
The transport of certain DG might require specific handling or equipment. To ensure compliance
with these requirements, TNT Express has implemented a number of restrictions.
This document provides a summary of these restrictions applicable to the transport of Dangerous
Goods (DG) within the TNT Express European Networks.
These requirements are an addition to the legal regulations (ADR/IATA DGR/IMDG-CODE, etc.).
2. DG Restrictions Overview
Changes to the previous version of this document (Dec 2015) are marked in yellow.
2.1
Options, Approval Requirements, Products & Transit Times
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DG shipments must always be entered into the system with the applicable option
code(s)
•
DG shipments are only accepted in combination with the option and product codes as
detailed below
•
Transit Times for DG shipments are not guaranteed.
Option
Code
Type of Shipment
Applicable
Transport
Mode(s)
Customer (shipper)
approval required
(*)
including Sea
Origin, destination
& transit country
approval
Possible
combinations
with Product
Codes
Possible
combinations
with other DG
Option Codes
HZ
Fully regulated
Dangerous Goods
Air, Road &
Sea
Air: by HO
Road(*): by local DG Mgr
Required
15N, 48N(*)
None
DI
Dry Ice
Air
Not required
Required
12N, 15N, 48N(*)
BB / EQ / XP
LQ
ADR Limited Quantities
Road
Road:
- by local DG Mgr
Required
15N, 48N
None
BB
UN3373, Biological
Substance, Category B
Air, Road &
Sea
Not required
Not required
12N, 15N, 48N
DI
GM
Genetically Modified
Organisms
Air, Road &
Sea
Not required
Not required
12N, 15N, 48N
DI
LB (**)
Excepted Lithium
Batteries
Air, Road &
Sea
Not required
Not required
All
None
EQ
Dangerous Goods in
Excepted Quantities
Air, Road &
Sea
Air: by HO
Road(*): by local DG Mgr
Required
15N, 48N(*)
DI
XP
Excepted Packages of
Radioactive Material
Air, Road &
Sea
Air: by HO
Road(*): by local DG Mgr
Required
15N, 48N(*)
DI
(*): 48N (Economy Express) = Road Only!
i.e. HZ, DI, EQ and XP in Express Freight are prohibited in both 15N and 48N on the Commercial Air Linehauls
(**): Transport of lithium batteries of UN 3480 and UN3090, i.e. loosely packaged Lithium Batteries, is restricted in the TNT Air Network (see point 2.8
below).
2.2
ADR Exemption Limits = Maximum 1000 quantity points (ADR1.1.3.6)
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At the time of pick-up, a single DG shipment or the total of multiple DG shipments must
not exceed the “Exemption Limit” of 1000 quantity points stated in the ADR section
1.1.3.6.
•
A (unequipped) linehaul/PUD vehicle must not be loaded with DG shipments over the
“Exemption Limit” of 1000 quantity points as stated in the ADR section 1.1.3.6.
Issued by the TNT Express Field Operations - Dangerous Goods Department (DHO)
Last update: June 2015
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2.3
Maximum DG content per DG package = 100 kg/L
The Net weight of DG per package must not exceed 100kg/L. (Pallets are not
considered a ‘package’)
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2.4
IATA DGR Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO)
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This restriction is applicable to air transport only.
•
DG that are marked and packed as Cargo Aircraft Only (CAO) are not accepted for
transport by TNT Express.
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The following substances are exempted and can be carried by the TNT Network:
Changes to the previous version of this document (Dec 2015) are marked in yellow.
flammable liquids (Class 3), Packing Group III, other than those with a
subsidiary risk of Class 8;
toxic substances (Division 6.1) with no subsidiary risk other than Class 3
infectious substances (Division 6.2);
radioactive materials (Class 7);
miscellaneous dangerous goods (Class 9).
2.5
Magnetized Material by Air (IATA DGR 3.9.2.2.)
Classification
(compass deflection/distance)
Regulatory Requirements
TNT Requirements
≤ 2º at 2.1m
Exempted
Normal
> 2º at 2.1m
UN2807, Magnetized Material / Packing Instruction 953
and
The shipper must make prior arrangements with the
operator identifying the magnetized material.
DG by Air Customer Approval process applies
A Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods is not
required provided alternative written or electronic
documentation includes the words “magnetized material”
in association with the description of the goods;
Connote completion:
- Goods Description: “Magnetized Material”
- DG Box: “Yes” must be ticked
≤ 2º at 4.6m
the package must bear the magnetized material handling
label;
the operator must stow the packaged magnetized
material in accordance with 9.3.11; and:
Acceptance check with TNT Magnetized
Material Check List
HZ option code must be used
IMP code “MAG” must be used in Skymaster
the incident reporting requirements of 9.6 must be met.
> 2º at 4.6m
Magnetized material with field strength sufficient to cause a
compass deflection of more than 2 degrees at a distance of
4.6 m may only be transported with the prior approval of the
appropriate authority of the State of origin and the State of
the operator.
Prohibited
Note: The magnetic field strength at the compass producing a 2 degree deflection is taken
to be 0.418 A/m (0.00525 Gauss)
Issued by the TNT Express Field Operations - Dangerous Goods Department (DHO)
Last update: June 2015
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2.6
Cross Border booking for DG shipments
Cross border bookings for HZ, EQ & XP shipments cannot be accepted. Booking for HZ, EQ
& XP shipments must always happen through the origin country’s customer service.
Option
Code
XBB requirements
DI
XBB bookings for DI shipments by Air may be accepted under the following conditions ONLY:
Countries involved must be DG Approved
Countries involved (origin, transit & destination) have agreed to accept the business.
LQ
XBB bookings for ADR LQ shipments may be accepted under the following conditions ONLY:
Each receiver must be specifically approved by HO.
In order to obtain approval, receiving countries must submit the XBB Receiver Approval Request (form) to HO.
Receivers will only be approved if all countries involved (origin, transit & destination) have agreed to accept the business.
Changes to the previous version of this document (Dec 2015) are marked in yellow.
Each approved XBB receiver must be listed in the Approved XBB Receiver List for LQ
Receivers must ensure that the ‘actual shippers’ will prepare the shipments in full compliance with the applicable DG regulations and
consequently they must provide copies of the relevant shipping procedures/instructions to TNT before XBB approval can be granted.
BB, GM
& LB
XBB bookings for DG shipments with DG option codes BB, GM or LB may be accepted under the following conditions ONLY:
Receiving customers must ensure that the ‘actual shippers’ will prepare the shipments in full compliance with the applicable DG
regulations
Origins have the right to refuse pick-up of incompliant shipments
2.7
Multiple piece consignments containing DG and non-DG.
Whenever possible DG and non-DG should be send on separate consignment notes. This
will ensure correct handling for each type of consignment. Customers should be advised to
avoid sending DG together with non-DG in one consignment.
Handling: When a consignment contains DG and non-DG, the consignment must be
handled as a DG consignment.
In the event that part of the consignment has to be held during transport, all
pieces of the consignment must be kept together at one location including those
pieces that do not contain DG.
2.8
UN3480 and UN3090 Lithium Batteries
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UN3480 & UN3090 in compliance with Section II of the relevant Packing Instruction, will
only be acceptable on TNT's Air Network and in commercial uplifts:
if moved by Special Services and
from Approved Customers and
with additional and dedicated physical consignment checks by Cat 6 certified
DG specialists
under the HZ option code (to ensure manual handling)
TNT Airways will only accept Section II batteries in compliance with the above.
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UN3480 & UN3090 in compliance with Section IA or 1B of the relevant Packing
Instruction, will only be acceptable from DG approved customers
if moved by Special Services and
with enhanced existing customer approval and
via standard DG acceptance process
Issued by the TNT Express Field Operations - Dangerous Goods Department (DHO)
Last update: June 2015
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