
Essential info
Essential information for moving freight with KiwiRail
Moving freight with KiwiRail is easy - here is some useful information to help.
Freight Handling Code
The Freight Handling Code contains guidelines and rules to assist with all aspects of the stowage, storage and transportation of freight. It is essential that customers understand and adhere to the rules in this code.
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General Conditions of Carriage
KiwiRail's General Conditions of Carriage, as amended from time to time, will govern all movements of freight unless otherwise agreed in writing with a freight customer
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Dangerous Goods information
KiwiRail transports dangerous goods using rail, road and sea modes.
Hazardous Declaration
To transport a container or wagon containing hazardous freight, we
need to have a completed Hazardous Declaration. This must be signed
by the person who has loaded the container or wagon. We have a template available
if you require.
Note: KiwiRail does not accept Dangerous Goods Class 1 (Explosives) for carriage or storage. KiwiRail will accept Dangerous Goods Classes 1.4G and 1.4S provided that fully completed Hazardous Declarations are completed for each consignment.
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