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Different types of ocean shipping
Key characteristics of the main ocean vessels which your business can use when engaging in international trade.
How to move goods by sea
Key documents needed to transport goods by sea, and information on freight and different vessels used in shipping.
Advantages and disadvantages of road transport for international trade
The pros and cons of using couriers, freight forwarders, hauliers, or operating your own vehicles to move goods by road.
Advantages and disadvantages of sea transport for international trade
The pros and cons of using sea transport when importing or exporting and the practicalities of shipping goods by sea.
International transport and distribution
Road, rail, air and sea options for transport and distribution and how your business can choose between them.
Carrying perishable foodstuffs in road vehicles
Requirements on refrigeration and thermal efficiency in road transport vehicles, and displaying the right certificate.
Appointing a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser
How to assess whether you are required to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser under ADR provisions.
Inspection of tanks used to carry dangerous goods by road
Design, construction and equipment standards for your vehicles before carrying dangerous goods in your business.
Advantages of hydrogen fuel for vehicles
Hydrogen fuel cell technology benefits to your business in reduced fuel costs and lower transport emissions.
Sales of second-hand motor vehicles in Northern Ireland
Find out about using the VAT margin scheme if you're a dealer who sells second-hand motor vehicles in Northern Ireland that have come from Great Britain.
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
Requirements for businesses under ADR on classifying, packaging, labelling and certifying dangerous goods.
The dangerous goods vehicle approval certificate
How to certify vehicles for transporting explosives or dangerous goods to or within certain ADR signatory countries.
Driver training certificates required under ADR
An overview of the training requirements for the vocational 'ADR Certificate' for drivers transporting dangerous goods.
The ADR test required to certify vehicles used to transport dangerous goods
Information on how your business can get your vehicle approved to carry dangerous goods by road under ADR.
Requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods on vehicles at sea
Merchant Shipping Notices and International Maritime Organisation guidance on how to pack your cargo.
Driving dangerous goods and special loads abroad
A guide to regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods by road and the procedures involved.
Cycling and walking in workplace travel planning
Helping your staff to cycle or walk to work can lead to supporting a healthier and more productive workforce.
Changing travel culture in your business
Change your workplace travel culture through incentives, flexible and home working and investing in videoconferencing.
Workplace travel planning
How a workplace travel plan can reduce the need for travel and promote cost-effective and sustainable alternatives.
Rail transport of dangerous goods
If you have chosen to transport goods by rail, make sure any dangerous goods are properly classified.