What Are Limited Quantities

Hazardous goods can only travel through the pallet network if they meet Limited Quantity (LQ) rules under ADR legislation. You are responsible for making sure your goods comply. Incorrectly declared or packaged goods will be refused for collection.

Limited quantity size limits

• Liquids: maximum 5 litres per inner container
• Solids: maximum 6 kilograms per inner container

Anything above these limits is not classed as limited quantity and cannot be sent through the pallet network unless fully compliant with ADR hazardous goods transport requirements.

Packaging requirements

• Inner packaging must be leak-proof and strong enough to contain the goods. UN-certified packaging is not required but must be suitable for the product.
• Goods must be placed inside a strong outer box with enough padding or absorbent material to prevent damage or leaks in transit.
• The outer box must be sealed securely to prevent it opening during transport.
• The Limited Quantity diamond symbol must be clearly visible on the outer packaging. If covered by shrink wrap or other materials, add an extra label on the outside.

How do I know my goods meet LQ rules?

Every hazardous product is assigned a Limited Quantity code (LQ0 to LQ28) in the ADR regulations. You must check the UN number for your product against the ADR table to confirm whether it qualifies for LQ transport and what the maximum allowed quantity is.

The pallet network does not check or advise on this. If your goods exceed the allowed quantities or are packaged incorrectly, your pallet will be rejected at the depot or hub.

Compliance is your responsibility

Our network rules require that all freight presented to the network is compliant with ADR legislation. Incorrectly labelled or packaged goods will be refused and may result in wasted journey charges.

Drivers and depots are not responsible for checking the compliance of your packaging. You must check your goods meet the legal requirements before booking.