Definitions


Consignee

Receiver of goods.

Consignor

Sender of goods.

Dangerous Substance

A substance which is listed in the UN Orange Book approved list which is considered to be dangerous in transport by creating or being a hazard to health and safety by reason of its physical and/or chemical properties.

Mixed Packing

Where different substances are first packed in different classes are to be loaded on the same vehicle or in the same container based on compatibility or otherwise of packages.

Multi Modal

More than one mode of transport. If part of journey international E.G. under IMDG, then those additional rules apply.

Multi-Load

Substances a load consisting of 2 or more dangerous substances.

Operator

Carrier or Organiser of Delivery.

Road Tanker

A goods vehicle which has a tank which is attached to the frame of the vehicle and not intended to be removed from vehicle and an integral part of the vehicle.

Single Load

Only one dangerous substance whether or not non dangerous substance is being carried at the same time.

Tank Container

A Tank whether or not divided into separate compartments in a frame and includes a tube container.