The transport of dangerous goods requires rigor, precision, and advanced expertise. The new generation of goods and lithium-ion batteries have created new needs for the transport of dangerous goods. To adapt, UNECE has defined new ADR regulations and introduced around ten new UN numbers. With the entry into force of the new ADR 2025 regulations, safety and compliance are becoming top priorities more than ever.
As a recognized supply chain specialist, STAR Logistique ensures the complete and secure management of your shipments, in full compliance with the latest European requirements.
The ADR 2025 Agreement (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) comes into force on January 1, 2025, and becomes mandatory for all stakeholders in the sector from July 1, 2025. The agreement is described in two volumes: ADR volume 1; ADR volume 2,Staying up-to-date is essential to ensure the continuity of your operations and avoid any service interruptions.
The confederation also provides information on the changes to the ADR in 2025..
Our services for secure ADR transport
STAR Logistique offers a complete solution, covering the entire life cycle of your dangerous goods—from receipt to final delivery—while ensuring safety, compliance, and traceability.
1. Goods Reception and Inspection
Each shipment is inspected upon arrival: labeling verification, packaging inspection, and validation of ADR documents. In the event of an anomaly, our teams intervene immediately according to strict protocols to isolate, return, or repackage the affected equipment.
2. Specialized ADR Storage
Hazardous goods require a suitable environment. Our secure warehouses in Geneva and Lyon are specially equipped for ADR storage: 24/7 video surveillance, detection systems, compartmentalized areas, and staff trained in handling sensitive products.
These infrastructures guarantee a maximum level of protection and compliance.
3. Value-added services
Our services go beyond transportation. We also provide order preparation, packaging, and temperature-controlled ADR warehousing and transport according to your specifications, integrating cross-docking solutions in Switzerland if necessary to optimize flows, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery times.
4. Shipment preparation
This key phase includes logistics planning, allocation of appropriate means of transport, and preparation of ADR documentation. Customs clearance procedures, if applicable, are also part of the pre-transport phase.
ADR 2025 reinforces the importance of transport documentation: our experts ensure that each shipment is compliant and ready to travel safely.
5. Compliant ADR transport
Our drivers are ADR certified and regularly undergo ongoing training to stay up-to-date on the latest regulatory developments.
Each route is carefully planned to ensure smooth, secure transportation that complies with current legislation.
6. Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal
STAR Logistique also handles the end-of-life of hazardous products and waste. We organize their disposal in compliance with environmental standards and the technical requirements of the ADR 2025, particularly regarding the transportation of asbestos waste. We visit the site and ensure compliance from A to Z.
Of course, each operation is documented and tracked to ensure complete transparency.
The Main New Features of the ADR 2025
Companies must prepare for several significant changes introduced by the ADR update:
Areas Concerned
Main New Features
New UN Numbers
A dozen new UN numbers complete the list for new goods and battery types (see below).
Mandatory Training
Personnel handling limited quantities (LQ) must now undergo basic ADR training.
Labeling and Packaging
New packaging instructions for better readability and more accurate labels.
Waste Transport
New rules for the bulk transport of waste, including asbestos and other hazardous substances.
New UN number
Description
UN 3551
Class 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods)
Sodium-ionic secondary battery with organic electrolyte
UN 3552
Class 9
Sodium-ionic secondary battery, contained in equipment or packed with equipment, with organic electrolyte
UN 3553
Class 2.1 (flammable gases)
Disilane (highly flammable gas, chemical compound)
UN 3554
Class 8 (corrosive substance)
Gallium contained in manufactured articles
UN 3555
Class 3 (flammable liquids)
Trifluoromethyltetrazole sodium salt in acetone, with at least 68% acetone by mass
UN 3556
Class (vehicle with dangerous battery)
Lithium ion battery-powered vehicle
UN 3557
Class (vehicle with dangerous battery)
Lithium metal battery-powered vehicle
UN 3558
Class (vehicle with dangerous battery)
Sodium ion battery-powered vehicle
UN 3559
Class 9
Dispersion devices of fire extinguishing agents containing pyrotechnic substances to disperse the extinguishing agents
UN 3560
Class 6.1
Tetramethylammonium hydroxide in aqueous solution, containing at least 25% tetramethylammonium hydroxide
ADR Classifications
Class
Pictogram
Description
1
Explosive dangerous goods: explosive substances and articles used to produce explosions and/or pyrotechnic effects
1.1
Explosives with a mass explosion hazard
1.2
Explosives with a severe projection hazard
1.3
Explosives with a fire, blast, or projection hazard, without a mass explosion hazard
1.4
Explosives with a minor fire or projection hazard
1.5
Very Insensitive Substances with a Mass Explosion Hazard
1.6
Extremely Insensitive Articles
2.1
Flammable Gases
2.2
Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gases
2.3
Toxic Gases
3
Flammable Liquids
4.1
Flammable Solids
4.2
Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion
4.3
Substances Combustible in Contact with Water
5.1
Oxidizing Agents
5.2
Organic Peroxides
6.1
Toxic substances
6.2
Infectious substances
7A
Category I – Low radioactivity (white label)
7B
Category II – Intermediate radioactivity (yellow label)
7C
Category III – High radioactivity
7E
Contains fissile material
8
Corrosive substances
9
Miscellaneous hazardous substances
9A
Contains lithium-ion batteries
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ADR elevated temp Substances at elevated temperatures
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ADR orange plate
An orange ADR plate with the hazard identification number at the top and the UN number below.
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ADR orientation arrows
Orange ADR placard to be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle during ADR transport
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ADR lithium packaging Packaging label for lithium cells
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ADR environmental Substances hazardous to the environment
Surface
ADR surface transport Maritime, road, and rail transport
Air
Air transport
6.1b
Substances harmful to humans or animals – replaced by 6.1 (packing group III)
5.2 (old)
Former symbol for organic peroxides – replaced since 2007
For more details, see our page dedicated to the transport of dangerous goods.
The STAR Logistique Commitment: Security, Expertise, and Trust
When you work with STAR Logistique, you're choosing a partner who transforms regulatory constraints into a competitive advantage.
- Up-to-date regulatory expertise: Our ADR security advisors continuously monitor legal and technical developments.
- Trained and certified staff: All of our employees (warehouse workers, planners, drivers) hold ADR and IATA certifications, which are regularly updated.
- Proven experience: Since 1988, we have supported clients in sensitive sectors such as pharmaceuticals, perfumery, and luxury electronics.
- Tailor-made solutions: Each supply chain is designed according to your specific needs—a personalized approach that maximizes security and efficiency.
- Secure infrastructure: Our Geneva and Lyon sites offer robust ADR storage solutions, integrated into a high-performance European network.
Faced with increasingly complex regulations, relying on a reliable expert is becoming a decisive asset.
STAR Logistique helps you transform compliance obligations into a sustainable performance driver for your supply chain.
Conclusion
The transportation of dangerous goods in 2025 tolerates no guesswork.
The implementation of ADR 2025 imposes new requirements that only trained and experienced teams can master. By choosing STAR Logistics, you benefit from comprehensive support—from regulatory compliance to operational management—to ensure the safety of your goods and your teams.
For a personalized assessment or to prepare for the new regulations, contact our ADR & DGR advisors today.
Transport of Dangerous Goods 2025: Secure ADR Guide