Chemical logistics

Environmental, health and safety risks make chemical logistics increasingly challenging. DSV is your trusted partner in this complex market delivering customised chemical logistics solutions and chemical transport that give you full peace of mind that your shipments will be handled correctly and efficiently

Demonstrated safety expertise and compliance 

Depending on your specific needs and delivery lead times, we design and implement flexible chemical transportation and supply chain solutions. These range from integrated 4PL end-to-end solutions with warehousing to single one-off shipments.

Whatever your requirements, you need to be sure that your chemical shipment is handled appropriately at every stage of the journey. At DSV, our team of experienced chemical industry logistic experts ensure your chemical shipments are always in full compliance with all applicable Quality, Health & Safety and Environment (QHSE) requirements, as well as all regional and international regulations, documentation and insurance requirements. Furthermore, if any risk control systems are required, we will put these in place.

Service reliability and operational excellence

We appreciate that sub-optimal workflows can lead to delays and affect visibility. That’s why, our dedicated team of chemicals professionals uses  proven procedures and processes underpinned by our global quality management system. Our IT solutions are best-in-class and can easily be integrated into your organisation’s processes to ensure greater transparency, improved reporting and smoother business.

By using our expertise to manage your chemical shipments, you are freed up to spend your time on building your business.

Global mindset with a local touch

Our chemicals team is made up of professionals from both the freight forwarding and logistics industry, and from chemical manufacturing. This unique combination of expertise enables us to understand your business and design the chemical supply chain and transport solutions that help it to thrive and grow.

We are present in the world’s major chemical clusters and production areas. Furthermore, as part of the wider DSV global network, we also have access to professionals across the world with experience in all aspects of logistics in chemical industries.

An environmental responsibility we take seriously We firmly believe that we have a role to play in helping the industry transition to greener, more environmentally-friendly practices . That’s why we adhere to the highest levels of environmental best practices and compliance standards in all our chemical logistics solutions all over the world. 

Optimising loads and reducing environmental impact

• Large groupage and partload setup throughout Europe
• Increased operational efficiency considering our environment
• Optimised container & pallet allocation
• Maximize full-load round trips
• Co-load with other logistic suppliers
• Enforcement for compliancy with international regulations
• Internal CO ₂ monitoring system

DSV strives to remain at the forefront of the chemicals transportation and chemical logistics industry and is a founder member of CDI, the Chemical Distribution Institute. This organisation works to constantly improve the safety, security and quality performance of marine transportation and storage for the chemical industry.