Most callers want to know whether or not it is possible to transport certain shipment contents using the post system. In cases where "doubtful" shipments have already entered the post system, the hazardous goods experts in Weinheim also take over the clarification directly with the sender. As is usual for post and parcel service providers, Österreichische Post forwards hazardous goods within the scope of letter and parcel logistics only if these may be forwarded under alleviated conditions ("limited quantities" - LQ), have been declared as excepted packages or if they are classified as biological substances of category B (UN 3373). Basically, the cross-border shipment of hazardous goods is excluded or limited to certain products such as lithium-ion batteries or excepted medical samples.
trans-o-flex, however, has aligned its entire organisation to its capability to transport hazardous goods and exclusively employs drivers who have passed a hazardous goods training and hold a valid ADR licence. All of its vehicles in the company's line operations as well as for the final mile have the necessary equipment with warning signs, documentations and safety equipment. The company excludes only few classes of hazardous goods from its transport services and does not limit itself to small quantities.