Transportar líquidos químicos por carretera implica cumplir con normativas estrictas que garantizan la seguridad de la carga, de los conductores y del entorno. Dos de las regulaciones más importantes en este sector son:
- ADR (Acuerdo Europeo sobre Transporte Internacional de Mercancías Peligrosas por Carretera)
- TMD (Transporte de Mercancías Peligrosas por Carretera, España)
Con las actualizaciones TMD 2024 y ADR 2025, las empresas de transporte deben adaptarse para cumplir con ellos.
Cambios clave del ADR 2025
- New Definitions and Classifications
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Introduction of the category “large-capacity tank container” (>40,000 litres), affecting construction, inspection, and certification.
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Updated definitions of pressure receptacles, including “overmoulded cylinder” and “cylinder bundle”.
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- Changes in Vehicle Construction and Certification
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Tank containers must be equipped with safety valves, and certification requires keeping certificates and reports for 20 years.
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Vehicles must comply with the safety criteria and materials indicated in the new ADR version.
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- Transitional Provisions
- Certain old packaging may be used until 30 June 2025 under specific conditions, before full ADR 2025 compliance becomes mandatory.
Key changes in TMD 2024 in Spain
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Smart tachographs: first-generation models must be replaced by second-generation models before August 2025, ensuring control of driving and rest times.
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Mandatory driver training: periodic certificate updates and refresher courses for all dangerous goods drivers.
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Stricter inspections and penalties: more frequent technical checks and harsher penalties to ensure compliance.
Recommendations for carriers and companies
- Update the fleet: ensure tank vehicles meet the new ADR 2025 requirements.
- Replace tachographs: comply with TMD 2024 and guarantee accurate driving and rest records.
- Continuous staff training: all drivers must receive updated ADR training.
- Review and maintain documentation: approval certificates, inspections, and records must be accessible and up to date.
- Implement safety and quality management systems: facilitate compliance and continuous operational improvement.
Adapting to these regulations ensures that every chemical liquid transport reaches its destination safely, protecting drivers, customers, and the environment.
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