The Hazchem Network

Name: The Hazchem Network
Address: Hinckley, LE103BS, GB
Telephone: +441455856004
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The Hazchem Network is the only pallet network dedicated to chemicals
Backed by the biggest names in UK hazardous goods transport we offer simple pricing

The Network was established in 2004 and is a winner of the 2005 Logichem European Supply Chain Project of the year. We handle over 1,000 pallets and parcels every night at our Rugby hub and deliver through 40 ADR Transport members in every region of the country. The Hazchem Network now offers the same, 100% ADR-compliant service to 24 European countries. Contact your local member or our Network De

velopment Manager Melanie Farman to send pallets and parcels into the Rugby hub for onward shipping. It's the same simple service for one or more pallets for all of Europe, from Romania to Portugal, from Finland to Greece. Countries covered: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

27/05/2025

One of our Scottish members HW Coates are today's member spotlight. With 10 UK upper tier COMAH sites, 2 located in Grangemouth and a fully ADR compliant fleet are best placed for your warehousing or transport requirements . Get in touch today with their sales team if you have hazardous warehouse or transport freight you need assistance with.

📞 - 01324 495 400
✉️ - [email protected]

02/05/2025

ADR - What is Class 8?

Class 8 means corrosives.

These are substances that cause irreversible damage to skin or can cause damage to goods or the means of transport. Don’t confuse these with irritants, which cause inflammation of skin and other tissue but this then can reverse back to normal afterwards, while corrosives destroy the skin tissue.

Corrosives can be liquid or solids and are a very common classification for chemicals.

Examples include lots of acids, alkalis, bleach (such as hypochlorite) and wet filled batteries.

The Hazchem Network carries corrosives through our transport network.
Get in touch today to see how we can help?
📞 – 01455 856004
📩 – [email protected]
🕸️ - https://buff.ly/Rc66aXS

30/04/2025

Correct Freight Presentation
Ensuring your items are securely packaged and presented appropriately is crucial to their safe travel from consignor to consignee. Here are some important guidelines to follow:
• Pallet quality – Is the pallet “fit for purpose”
Ensure there are no protruding nails
Pallet base should be good condition
Consider using cardboard to cover the base
• Is the freight securely banded or wrapped to the pallet base?
The product should not overhang the pallet.
Stack the load correctly
Load the pallet evenly (i.e. not one side heavy)
• Ensure the consignment weight is declared correctly.
• Whenever a package has orientation arrows, ensure the arrows are always pointing upwards.
• Consider the ‘Centre of Gravity’ of loads
• Label consignments clearly with the appropriate hazardous labels to ensure compliance.
• Ensure gas cylinders DO NOT overhang the pallet if horizontal and valve guards MUST be fitted.
Get in touch to see how we can help
📞 – 01455 856004
📩 – [email protected]
🕸️ - https://buff.ly/Rc66aXS

18/04/2025

ADR - What is Class 7?

Class 7 means radioactive material.

The Hazchem Network does not carry radioactive material through our transport network.

Radioactive means that the material contains a radionuclide that is capable of giving off radiation at an activity level as defined in ADR. This varies depending on the specific isotope in question.

16/04/2025

What is an ADR Licence and Who Needs One?
To transport dangerous goods by road, drivers must undergo specific training to obtain an ADR licence. This licence ensures that all parties involved in the transport process understand the regulations and safety procedures associated with ADR transport.
To obtain an ADR licence, drivers must meet specific criteria, including:
• Minimum age: drivers must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience: minimum of one year’s experience in driving large goods vehicles (LGVs).
• Medical fitness: valid medical certificate proving the driver is fit to handle hazardous materials.
Categories of ADR Licence
There are different categories on the ADR licence depending on the type of goods being transported:
• Tanks: for transporting liquid or gaseous hazardous substances in bulk.
• Packages: for transporting packaged dangerous goods.
Each category requires specific training and certification, ensuring drivers are fully prepared to handle the materials they transport.
Explosives and radioactive materials normally need additional training to have them included on the license .

Get in touch with us today to see how we can help. ⬇️
📞 - 01455 856004
📩 - [email protected]
🕸️ - https://buff.ly/9RUZTte

14/04/2025

With Easter upon us, can you be sure your transport provider has enough traction to keep you and all your customers freight moving?
At Hazchem Network, our members have more than 1,500 ADR equipped vehicles between them. That’s enough capacity to deliver over 15,000 pallets per day.
Contact us today so you can have a stress free easter🐣
📞 – 01455 856004
📩 – [email protected]
🕸️ - https://buff.ly/XT5W4WB

11/04/2025

ADR - What is Class 6.2?

Class 6.2 means infectious substances.

These are things that may contain pathogens. Pathogens are microorganisms and similar that can cause disease in humans or animals.

Think of things such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.

Some may only affect humans while others may only affect animals.

Examples include ebola, monkeypox, foot and mouth disease and hepatitis B. Clinical waste is also included.

The Hazchem Network does not carry infectious substances through our transport network.

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09/04/2025

Automated PODs
Hazchem’s hub system can generate PODs using electronic data captured by the driver at the delivery point meaning customers can obtain PODs almost instantaneously.
No waiting for the driver to get back to the depot and waiting for the POD to be scanned and uploaded. The automated POD includes the name, date, time and signature of the person that took the delivery. This is in addition to GPS and photo on delivery.
Can your current transport supplier offer this?
📞 – 07514 950368
📩 – [email protected]
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07/04/2025

In 2024, Hazchem network and its 60+ members delivered more than half a million pallets and a quarter of a million parcels.
Around 450,000 pallets more than we did 20 years ago! 10x growth in the last 20 years, here’s to another 10x in the next 20.

Contact us today:
📞 – 01455 856004
📩 – [email protected]
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05/04/2025

This months spotlight is on John K Philips 💥

JPK are one of the networks longest serving members, and still going strong years later.

From their Warrington base they cover L WA M postcodes for the network, covering all your logistics needs.

Reach them on the below:
📞 - 01744 751000
📩 - [email protected]
🕸️- https://buff.ly/sldpnr2
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04/04/2025

ADR - What is Class 6.1?

Class 6.1 means toxic substances.

These are materials that in relatively small quantities can cause damage to human health or even death. This can be by exposure through inhalation, skin absorption or ingestion.

How toxic a substance is can be measured and that leads to some products being classed as highly toxic, toxic or slightly toxic.

Examples include arsenic, cyanide's , various mercury compounds and ni****ne.

Cyanide's are probably best known for being used by spies during the Cold War – think James Bond!

The Hazchem Network carries a lot of toxics through our transport network. However, there are a number of substances that are not permitted due to them being deemed to require dedicated transport for safety reasons.

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02/04/2025

Here at The Hazchem Network hub in Hinckley we are in the process of testing an innovative new FLT (Forklift Truck) based scanning solution. The integration of FLT barcode scanning with real-time photo documentation of pallets as they move through the supply chain will help improve accuracy, increase efficiency and maximize floorspace by removing static scanning points currently in use.
These photos, combined with the photos on delivery, create a comprehensive visual record of each pallet's journey through the network from consignor to consignee. This can be valuable for both internal quality control and for external customer service.
Look out for more updates on this as we progress through the testing.
Get in touch with us today to see how we can help. ⬇️
📞 - 01455 856004
📩 - [email protected]
🕸️ - https://buff.ly/DO5RNpO

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Hinckley
LE103BS

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+441455856004

Website

http://www.hazchemnetwork.co.uk/

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