Achieve your goals securely with our expertise!
Your goal as an entrepreneur is to act in accordance with the law when preparing and transporting dangerous goods and to prevent transport delays, accidents or other incidents such as leaks involving dangerous goods.
From the initial inventory to the training of your employees: Benefit from the extensive knowledge of our dangerous goods experts in the areas of transport, handling and storage of dangerous goods and our many years of experience in warehousing, the chemical industry and (port) logistics.
We are your go-to partner for all matters related to dangerous goods obligations and responsibilities!
Competent support in the dangerous goods sector
Position of the dangerous goods officer according to § 8 GbV
We take on all the activities and tasks listed in Section 8 of the German Dangerous Goods Officer Ordinance (GbV) and advise you on all matters relating to the transport of dangerous goods by road (ADR), rail (RID), sea (IMDG Code) and inland waterway (ADN). As your external dangerous goods officer, we are your first point of contact with regard to your dangerous goods obligations and responsibilities. You also have the option of individual dangerous goods services such as project support, instruction, coaching and back-up advice for an internal dangerous goods officer. Save your internal resources and gain space for other important operational tasks.
Lithium cells and lithium batteries
Your handling of Li-Io cells and batteries affects, among other things, transport law on all modes of transport as well as the requirements of immission control law, the Recycling Management Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Some of the regulations on lithium batteries are not yet fully developed and are incomplete. Together, we will uncover these gaps and minimise the risks for your company. Our experts will help you to implement robust processes in your company – from documentation requirements to logistics and storage to dangerous prevention. We are also happy to offer our extensive knowledge of lithium batteries as training in your company!
24-hour emergency number for the transport of dangerous goods
Do you need a 24/7/365 emergency number for the transport of dangerous goods and safety data sheets? With GlobalChem24, you have the most experienced 24-hour emergency number service worldwide at your side when it comes to compliance with various national regulations for the transport of dangerous goods. We can advise you quickly and reliably at any time in more than 150 languages in the event of any incident! You benefit from our comprehensive database and our modular service - so you only pay for what you really need.
Training and instruction
Instruction for persons involved in the transport of dangerous goods is mandatory for you as an employer. On top of this, your authorised persons in the company need further and advanced training in order to ensure safety in accordance with the latest regulatory standards. Our tried-and-tested experts carry out instructions, training courses and workshops for you and create a sound knowledge base for your employees, who can get straight down to work equipped with valuable tips. From the basics of dangerous goods to limited quantity or CBTA training in accordance with IATA-DGR to formats tailored specifically to your company, everything is possible - online, at your premises or at our premises in Hamburg. On our academy page you will find interesting offers for all modes of transport. Are you looking for something special? Contact us and together we will get your dangerous goods management on track!
Helpline
Do you need quick help with dangerous goods issues? With our dangerous goods professionals, you will have the right answers quickly at hand, saving you time and personnel resources. In day-to-day operations, situations arise that require a prompt response, such as questions about the correct classification and labelling or the correct dangerous goods packaging. Questions about transport documents are also commonplace. Do you have questions on other topics such as environmental protection and occupational safety, dangerous substances or chemicals legislation? Here, too, we can help you with short response times – direct and uncomplicated!
International dangerous goods consulting
If your dangerous goods shipments cross national borders and are transported to other countries, they are usually transported by sea or air. The regulations that apply there for sea port or air port pre-carriage and onward carriage can be very individual. We will clarify which regulations need to be observed for you in advance. We specialise in North American dangerous goods legislation (CFR 49) and the dangerous goods legislation of selected Asian countries, particularly China. With our experience, your dangerous goods shipment is optimally prepared and you can minimise or even rule out transport delays in the destination countries!
How you benefit from us
"With our expertise in the transport, handling and storage of dangerous goods, we guarantee the highest level of safety and acceptance among our customers. We also significantly increase transport safety with instructions for all those involved in transport that are specially tailored to customer requirements. As experienced external dangerous goods officers, we know exactly what is important in practice."
Nicole Schmidt-Tophoven | Dangerous goods expert
This is also confirmed by our customers
"For more than two decades, we have had a reliable and competent partner in UMCO, who provides us with very professional support and is always at our side in all matters relating to the legally compliant placing on the market and worldwide transport of dangerous goods. The direct and comprehensive cooperation with the dangerous goods officer is characterised by solution-oriented thinking and pragmatic action. The "chemistry" in the routine cooperation is just right."
Carsten Kiebert, Director of Operations | Cosaco GmbH
