Limited Quantities (Hazardous Goods) Service
Swift have introduced a Limited Quantities Hazardous Goods Service. The new service is called LQ (Limited Quantities), and will enable you to send limited quantities of hazardous material on our Next Day service. Please check our LQ policy Statement for full details of restrictions.
There are some restrictions on this service which are detailed below:
Prohibited Goods
Class 1 Explosives -
ALL CLASS - even low hazard sub groups e.g. 1.4S 1.4G
Class 7 Radioactive -
ALL CLASS
Class 8- Corrosive
UN 2794, Batteries wet filled with acid
UN2795 Batteries wet filled with Alkali
Class 9 - Miscellaneous
Asbestos UN 2212 & UN2590
Booking Process
There are some specific procedures that must be followed when booking these items.
When booking online (Netdespatch) you must select the correct LQ service (LQ16, LQ12, LQ10 or LQ09) and always tick the Fragile box. (Fig 1)
When using the manual manifest booking system you must write LQ in the Special Instructions field on the manifest (Fig 2)
Packaging
For packing details and labelling information click on the URL below:
http://www2.apc-overnight.com/downloads/files/Limited_Quantities_Guidance.pdf
Limited Quantities Policy
Failure to comply with these regulations will result in the consignment being held and returned to the consignor on an appropriate licensed transport service; non compliance may also result in a fine of up to Two Thousand Pounds in addition to cost of specialist return
Should you require any further information please dont hesitate in contacting our Overnight Service Manager at our HQ on 0870 24 24 365