Dangerous Goods and Explosives Transport from Brisbane, Darwin and Townsville

Depth Logistics transports all nine classes of dangerous goods, and specialises in Class 1 explosive ordnance, by road, air, rail and sea, within Australia and internationally. We coordinate every shipment from our Depth Defence Logistics Centres (2DLCs) in Brisbane and Darwin and our Townsville depot, where dangerous goods handling and transport is part of each site’s capability. Our road fleet is licensed to transport explosives, our team holds dangerous goods transport qualifications for all modes, and we are a Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) member, ready to respond 24/7.

What we transport

• All nine classes of dangerous goods
• Class 1 explosives and explosive ordnance (EO), including ammunition and military energetics
• Explosive ordnance and weapons for defence supply chains
• Hazardous cargo carried with military equipment, where our dangerous goods and biosecurity expertise is regularly called upon
• Full ship and aircraft charters for larger consignments of explosive ordnance or dangerous goods, including the documentation and clearances required

Dangerous goods transport by road, sea, air and rail

Road: explosives transport and dangerous goods cartage

For road freight we are licensed to transport explosives in every Australian state and territory except South Australia, so our drivers and road freight fleet are compliant to carry explosive ordnance by road. Many of our truck drivers hold dangerous goods licences and Department of Defence security clearances. Our road transport fleet handles dangerous goods cartage to and from the wharf, airport and Defence bases, and every truck is GPS tracked. We also provide security escorts and escort vehicles when required. For urgent dangerous goods, we run DG hotshots: one dedicated, licensed vehicle direct from pick-up to delivery, 24/7, 365 days, Australia-wide. See secure hotshot freight.

Sea: coastal and international shipping of explosive ordnance

• Coastal: our landing craft, Modifier, has AMSA dangerous goods approvals and the equipment to carry all classes of hazardous cargo anywhere on the Australian coast. It operates from the landing craft pocket at our Darwin 2DLC. See coastal shipping and landing craft.
• International: for international sea freight of explosive ordnance or other hazardous cargo, we work with ship owners who have a reliable track record of securely transporting this sensitive cargo. We can arrange ship’s quarters for any security detail assigned to protect the consignment.

Air: dangerous goods air freight and charters

Our team holds dangerous goods transport qualifications for air as well as road, rail and sea, and Depth Logistics is an Accredited Air Cargo Agent (AACA). For larger consignments we arrange full aircraft charters, with the required documentation and clearances.

Rail

Rail moves for dangerous goods and explosive ordnance can be arranged on request.

Dangerous goods and explosives transport in Brisbane

Our Brisbane 2DLC is at 8 Culya St, Pinkenba QLD 4008, in the Brisbane Airport precinct and less than 1 km from the Pinkenba wharves and Damascus Barracks. Its listed capabilities include:

• Dangerous goods handling and transport
• A road freight fleet including secure vans, utes, container trucks and low loaders, for dangerous goods cartage to and from the Brisbane wharves and airport
• TAPA and Defence-grade physical security, with an SCEC-approved safe for high-security cargo
• A security-cleared team, with 24/7 operations for urgent defence cargo movements

Dangerous goods and explosives transport in Darwin

Our Darwin 2DLC is at 31 Muramats Rd, East Arm NT 0822, 4 km from the Darwin Port gate at East Arm and close to RAAF Base Darwin and Robertson Barracks. Its listed capabilities include:

• Dangerous goods handling and transport
• A landing craft pocket and wharf for littoral transport operations, home of our landing craft Modifier (AMSA dangerous goods approvals)
• A road freight fleet including secure vans, utes, container trucks and low loaders, with road train access
• A high-security cargo storage locker and a military equipment marshalling yard with Defence-grade security close to Darwin Port
• TAPA and Defence-grade physical security and a security-cleared team, with 24/7 operations

Dangerous goods and explosives transport in Townsville

Our Townsville depot is at 16 Mackley St, Garbutt QLD 4814, in the RAAF Base Townsville precinct and less than 12 km from the Port of Townsville and Lavarack Barracks. Its listed capabilities include:

• Dangerous goods handling and transport
• A road freight fleet including secure vans, utes, container trucks and low loaders, for dangerous goods cartage to and from the port and Defence bases
• A security-cleared team

Security, accountability and real-time tracking

The safe and secure transport of explosive ordnance is critical, and we play a vital role in the accountability required when moving hazardous cargo.

• myCargo tracking: our myCargo fifth-generation logistics platform monitors the location of cargo in real time, including real-time GPS tracking of our vessels and road freight fleet
• Security escorts: we provide security escorts and escort vehicles when required
• Security clearances: our senior management hold an explosive security clearance, and many of our truck drivers hold Department of Defence security clearances
• DISP and compliance: Depth Logistics is a DISP member, ITAR and EAR compliant, and a member of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA)
• Certified systems: our integrated management systems are certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 27001:2022

A qualified, security-cleared dangerous goods team

Members of our team hold dangerous goods transport qualifications for all modes, so we can handle every aspect of a hazardous shipment professionally. Confidentiality and security are paramount. We employ ADF veterans and defence security-cleared logisticians who closely coordinate and monitor every link of the hazardous cargo transport chain and work seamlessly with Defence personnel. We treat every shipment as a mission and deliver with Absolute Reliability: on time, on budget, safely and securely. We also handle firearms transportation and remote defence logistics, including base and humanitarian relief support.

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