Special Cargo Services

The dangerous goods specialists

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Special Cargo Services, your dangerous goods specialists

With more than 25 years of experience, we’re a recognized authority and trusted knowledge partner to both government agencies and businesses. Our work revolves around the safe packaging, documentation, transport, and storage of dangerous goods. Quality and safety always come first.

That’s how we provide optimal service: by turning your logistical questions and challenges into clear answers and workable solutions. We always going that extra mile. Whether you’re shipping nationally or internationally, by air, road, or sea – with Special Cargo as your partner, you’re making the logistics world a safer place.

Chemical re-pouring at Special Cargo Services: safe, fast, and fully compliant

Choose the right UN4D crate for your hazardous materials shipping needs

UN4D refers to a certified packaging classification used in the transport of dangerous goods. This isn’t just a legal requirement. It’s a guarantee of safety and quality. Choosing the right crate is essential for compliant, secure shipping of hazardous materials.

At Special Cargo Services, we offer a wide selection of UN4D-certified crates tailored to your specific transport needs. Need advice? We’re happy to help you make a future-proof choice.

Moving your business forward, safely and effectively

  • Distribution of dangerous goods
  • Shipment preparation
  • In compliance with IATA, ADR and/or IMDG
  • Warehousing and storage
  • Dry ice and re-icing
  • Certifications (including E-recognition)
  • Trusted for over 25 years
Careers

Join the logistics world at Special Cargo Services

Working at Special Cargo means working with true specialists. You’ll play a vital role within the beating operational heart of our family-owned business.

Happy clients, proven results

A satisfied customer is the ultimate reward for our work. And our clients are eager to share their experiences. Over the past 12 months, they’ve given us an average rating of 9 out of 10.

An impressive 97% would recommend Special Cargo Services to others.

Useful, informative, engaging!
Björn Goossens
Maastricht
It is all new material. Sander paid close attention to each person’s specific needs and sitation. The interaction between the students was also particularly instructive. It was an educational 3 days!
Challenging
Latisha Peterson
Berkel en Rodenrijs
I found the course challenging but good. A little fast if you are not doing dangerous goods shipments on a daily basis.
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Jan
Hoofddorp
Instructor Sander de Man mastered the special gift of delivering dry material in a lively and hands-on manner. As students among ourselves, we were also able to learn a lot from each other as a result.
Lots of info in a fun way
Johannes
Lijnden, Schiphol
It was 3 long days if you have not been in the classroom for 30 years but through a lugty way of teaching and fun examples it was manageable. especially the difference in the issues handled by each person/company is very interesting to hear
Perfect training
Jacco
Vuren
Very good and comprehensive training, top trainer Sander de Man so much humor but still keep you sharp and mass examples, further top lunch, good facilities, small minus point the climate control , was broken therefore two days in the heat, fortunately Friday resolved
Good Course
Vijay
Hoofddorp
Good teacher.
Instructive
Danielle
Rozenburg
Learned a tremendous amount, fine explanations. Thanks Peter!
Good help
Leon
Rotterdam
Perhaps less catching up on modules that are not asked for due to calculator book or other tools. And pay a little more attention to things that do matter. Now we often got stuck because others entered into discussion for something that would not be asked and this in turn takes up extra time. Furthermore, the explanation was clear there was opportunity given for questions that did matter. All in all, an important course to pass
Well-crafted, all-encompassing training!
Wouter
Delft
Exceptionally well delivered training. Teaching materials provided are current and include many real-world examples. Prepared for the exam with the help of mock exams on the online portal. I actually feel proficient after completing this training.
an important and educational (half) week.
Marco
Amsterdam
I think it’s a very important and educational week. The course was very lengthy though.
Everything was fine again!
Robert Jagtman
Schiphol Rijk
As always well organized.
Fine clear repeat course
Martien
Amsterdam
The original 2 day course was taught in 1 day on location for 7 people. Was long enough in my eyes and everyone passed. Going to do it this way again next time.
fine
Robbin
Apeldoorn
The course at Special cargo was excellent. no comments/improvements towards SCS. Only comment I can make, and it is not so much directed toward SCS but more toward Cito. Is that you cannot see what mistakes you have made and thus cannot learn from them.
highly professional
Reinoud
Leiden
The teachers there are knowledgeable and knowledgeable. The teaching material is also very clearly translated and made applicable for practical use.
Very instructive
Robert Pruijssers
Schiedam
Because there were only 3 of us in the class with Jan being a great and competent teacher I learned a lot, also because the other two gentlemen came from totally different companies that I do myself. We had all the time and space to hear each other’s situations to which Jan very nicely gave additional answers how to deal with certain situations and what the legislation says about them.
Instructive expert training
Leendert Nijssen
Petten
I found the training to be instructive.
Good interactive course
Martijn Brugman
Schiphol
The refresher course was good. Jan explains everything clearly and what I also really liked was the online tests we could do via QR Code on the phone. That makes it all a little more fun to follow and you’re more involved in the whole thing
Thick fine
Filip Rijksman
Nieuw-Vennep
Good, caring and knowledgeable.
Fun class with a top instructor
Younis
Schiphol
The instructor was fun and very informative.
Good course compiled
Sven
Oude Pekela
Everything was well organized. The course, lunch, etc. Only pity was that it was said that we were not going to deal with gases, but then it came up on the exam
The training was intriguing
Noureddine
Leimuidenbrug
I have found my education very informative. Many new stimuli, But everything was very intresant and useful To know in the field of storing dangerous goods.
Clear and good
Iris
Zieuwent
Good teacher with a lot of knowledge and good examples. Goes through the material in a nice and structured way. The questions in the course powerpoint are a good way to apply the material just learned as well. The course itself was highly recommended. The online exam trainer is less so. I myself saw, from what I suspect, 3-4 errors in the questions. These were shared with the teacher.
Top arranged
Rob Haket
Poeldijk
The instructor is very knowledgeable and brings the dry material very lighthearted, in clear language. the course was well provided and highly recommended to others.
Perfect
Jack
Venlo
Only possible tip : try putting KC people together in 1 class and possibly RA people as well. So now I was the only one in the class as KC and had actual questions. Possibly then you can also fill the days in such a way that people from KC for their situation can have more depth. But again, consider it a possible tip, training was otherwise perfect.
Excellent
Roland
Amsterdam
Great Trainer, great group and pleasant environment and reception. only croquette sandwiches were missing, keep up the good work, chapeau!!!!
Clear explanations and personal attention
Jeroen Stoeten
Gorichem
Very clear explanations with pleasant trainers!
Top instructor, excellent explanations
Predrag Joldic
Rotterdam
I am very impressed with the IATA Air Transport Hazardous Materials course and highly recommend it to anyone interested in the aviation industry and safety. This course provides a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations surrounding the transportation of dangerous goods in the aviation industry. The course is carefully put together and is easy to understand thanks to the clear explanations of the instructor, Cor Schaatsbergen.
Had 3 very interesting days!
Henk Dikken
Amersfoort
Enjoyable course days. An inspired trainer with a lot of experience “from the field. Topics were clearly conveyed with plenty of time for practical situations among the students.
Excellent course
Bart
Schiphol-Rijk
Great course, clear presentation and nice instructor. 3 full days of listening is kind of tough
Good explenation
Joke
Lottum
Even though I found the course difficult it helped me tremendously that good explanations were given by Ms. de Vries. Unfortunately, we only use batteries but it’s very interesting to see what all has to go into shipping something.
Great teacher, great course
Sander
Helmond
Nice hands-on course, good teacher with a lot of expertise.
Motivational
Werner
Schiphol
Gained new insights and course taught in an inspiring way. Teacher well versed and was open to dialogue. There was also humor. All in all, fine course.
Special Cargo Services

Explore our wide range of services

Distribution of hazardous materials

Shipment preparation

In compliance with IATA, ADR and/or IMDG

Warehousing and storage

Dry ice and re-icing

Certifications (including E-recognition)

A trusted name in logistics for over 25 years

Locations

IJmuiden

Strandweg 2
1976 BS IJmuiden
The Netherlands

+31 20 655 62 62
Houston

525 Century Plaza Drive
Houston, TX 77073
United States of America

+1 832-240-3099
Europoort

Wolgaweg 13
3198 LR Europoort
The Netherlands

+31 10 892 92 76
Schiphol

Breguetlaan 7-9
1438 BA Oude Meer | Schiphol Airport
The Netherlands

+31 20 655 62 62