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The iDeliver Freight Limited Dangerous Goods (DG) policy applies to all iDeliver Customers. The Dangerous Goods policy has been developed to manage the handling and transportation of Dangerous Goods in accordance with the legislative requirements of the Land Transport Rule – Dangerous Goods 2005 and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) regulations.
 
DG – “Dangerous Goods” means substances or articles having the properties described in, and substances or articles declared by the relevant regulatory authority to be Dangerous Goods for transport on land. This includes packaging and empty containers that have not been cleaned after containing dangerous goods.
 
All iDeliver staff are committed to ensuring that all employees and contractors involved in processing and transporting DGs are competently trained in line with this policy.
 
Shipper & Consignor Responsibilities
It is important that as a shipper or consignor of a Dangerous Good, that you understand your obligations under the relevant laws relating to the movement of such items. These include but are not limited to:
 
  • Have appropriately trained DG staff to handle Dangerous Goods
  • Correctly complete Dangerous Goods Declaration forms appropriately as per NZTA regulations.
  • Ensure all DG items are correctly packaged and labeled in accordance with NZTA requirements.
The consignor is responsible for ensuring all the legal requirements of the Land Transport Rule – Dangerous Goods 2005 have been met. Any consignor not suitably trained in the handling of Dangerous Goods is prohibited from lodging a DG consignment for transport with iDeliver Freight Limited.​
 
General Conditions of acceptance
  • All DGs presented for transport must be properly identified, declared using approved documents, clearly and correctly marked and labelled, and packed in approved packaging that is safe for transport. It is the consignor’s responsibility to meet these requirements.
  • Approved, signed Declaration Documents for each consignment must be provided in duplicate.
  • The consignor is responsible for ensuring all the legal requirements of the Land Transport Rule – Dangerous Goods 2005 have been met.
  • Due to the nature of transporting Dangerous Goods standard delivery service standards do not apply.
 
Customers should be aware that Dangerous Goods may be returned to them if criteria of this policy are not met. Customers will be responsible for any additional charges incurred if the return cannot be facilitated by iDeliver Freight Limited due to non-compliance.
 
Accepted dangerous goods – other than DGLQ
Except for items that fall under the Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (DGLQ) as described in Table B, iDeliver Freight Limited has elected to restrict Dangerous Goods to the following classes or divisions of Dangerous Goods as described in Table A:
 
An approved DG Dangerous Goods Declaration form in duplicate must accompany all DG packages/consignments.
 
Table A: Accepted DGs – other than DGLQ
 
Class or Division Class or Division Name Packing Group Weight/Volume Restriction per Package Limitation
2.1 Flammable Gas N/A 30kg Gross  
2.2 Non-Flammable Gas N/A 30kg Gross

 

2.3 Toxic Non-Flammable Gas N/A 30kg Gross  
3.0 Flammable Liquid II 25 Litres Maximum inner package 20Litres
    III 25 Litres Maximum inner package 20Litres
4.1 Flammable Solids II 25 Litres  
5.1 Oxidising Substance III

Solid: 30kg

Liquid: 25 Litres

 
5.2 Organic Peroxides N/A

Solid: 30kg

Liquid: 25 Litres

 
6.1 Toxic Substances II

Solid: 30kg

Liquid: 25 Litres

 
    III

Solid: 30kg

Liquid: 25 Litres

 
6.2 Infectious Substances N/A

 

Refer to Carriage of Infectious Substances Consignments.
8.0 Corrosive Substances II

Solid: 100kg

Liquid: 25 Litres

 
    III

Solid: 100kg

Liquid: 25 Litres

 
9.0 Miscellaneous II

Battery Content not to exceed 5kg per package

 
9.0 Miscellaneous III 30kg Gross / 25 Litres  
   
 
 
Accepted Dangerous Goods in limited quantities: DGLQ
An approved DGLQ Dangerous Goods Declaration form in duplicate must accompany all DGLQ packages/consignments with the letters DGLQ marked in the top right-hand corner.
 
Each package must have the Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities diamond/label on the package in accordance with the NZTA regulations.
 
iDeliver Freight Limited has elected to restrict carriage to the following classes or divisions of Dangerous Goods that may be declared as DGLQ for transport by road as described in Table B, provided they meet the inner packaging limitations:
 
Table B: Accepted Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities:
 
Class / Division Class or Division Name Packing Group Physical State Maximum Quantity per Inner Packaging Maximum Quantity perOuter Package Limitation
2.1 Flammable Gas Aerosols N/A Gas 1Litre water capacity 25kg UN 1950 Only
2.1 Flammable Gas Fuel Cell Cartridges N/A Gas 120ml 5kg UN 3478 / UN 3479
2.1 Flammable Gas Gas Lighters N/A Gas As authorised 5kg UN 1057 Only
2.2 Non Flammable Gases N/A Gas 500ml water capacity 25kg Excludes gases that have an oxidising or corrosive risk
3.0 Flammable Liquids II Liquid 1Litre water capacity 25kg As per DGLQ Schedule 2 Land Transport Rule.
3.0 Flammable Liquids III Liquid 5Litres water capacity 25kg As per DGLQ Schedule 2 Land Transport Rule.
4.1 Flammable Solids II Solid 500 grams 1kg  
    III Solid 1kg 25kg  
5.1 Oxidising Substances III

Solid

Liquid

1kg

1 Litre

25kg

25 Litres

 
5.2 Organic Peroxides N/A

Solid

Liquid

100 grams

25ml

5kg

5 Litres

Of type B or C not requiring temperature control
     

Solid

Liquid

500 grams

125ml

1kg

1 Litre

Of type D, E or F not requiring temperature control
6.1 Toxic Substances II

Solid

Liquid

500 grams

100ml

1kg

1 Litre

 
    III

Solid

Liquid

3kg

1 Litre

10kg

2 Litres

 
8.0 Flammable Liquids II

Solid

Liquid

1kg

Not permitted

5kg

Not permitted

 
    III

Solid

Liquid

5kg

Not permitted

5kg

Not permitted

 
9 Miscellaneous III

Solid

Liquid

5KG

5 Litres

25kg

25 Litres

UN3077 and 3082 only
Excludes all Lithium products listed in Table A
 
Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities (DGE)
The consignment of Consumer Commodities, Small Packages or Dangerous Goods in excepted quantities as defined by the NZTA is prohibited within the iDeliver Freight Limited network.
 
Reused Packaging
The reuse of packaging showing Dangerous Goods labels or UN numbers contained within a diamond are prohibited within the iDeliver Freight Limited network. If any part of a DG label as defined by the NZTA is visible the item will be considered a Dangerous Good and will require the appropriate DG paperwork to be completed in accordance with this policy. Failure to provide DG paperwork, or to re-package will result in your collection not be accepted into our network.
 

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