CUSTOM SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT
Specific Project
Fine art, live animals, precious metals, sensitive equipment, oversized loads: we design and execute the shipments that fall outside the standard frameworks.
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When A Shipment Breaks The Mould, We Take The Lead
Some shipments demand more than simple forwarding: they require regulatory expertise, dedicated assets and end-to-end operational coordination. Our team manages these controlled-risk operations across every mode (road, sea, air, rail). Each project begins with an upfront audit, a tailored transport plan, and a single point of commercial contact.
- Upfront audit and tailored transport plan
- Dedicated assets and operational coordination
- Single point of commercial contact
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Our Areas Of Expertise
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01Animal Transport / Zoo
Animal welfare, from departure to arrival.
Transport of live animals and sensitive species.
What we handle
- Compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on protection in transport
- CITES documents per the species' appendix
- Packing to IATA Live Animals Regulations
02Fine Art
Museum-grade care, on the road and in the air.
Handling and transport of high-value pieces.
What we handle
- Bespoke climate-controlled crates (18–22 °C, 45–55% RH)
- Condition report before departure and on unpacking
- Nail-to-nail insurance at agreed value
03Weaponry
Defence-grade compliance, end to end.
Handling of sensitive, regulated equipment.
What we handle
- Export licences for war materials (French Defence Code)
- Dual-use goods screening (EU Regulation 2021/821)
- ADR class 1 transport (explosives, ammunition)
04Gold & Precious Metals
High value, maximum security.
Securing precious metals and valuables.
What we handle
- Approved armoured vehicles (decree of 28 April 2000)
- Armed guards (Law No 2000-646 on cash-in-transit)
- Tamper-proof seals and end-to-end traceability
05Gas / Oil
Dangerous goods, no compromise.
Dedicated solutions for the energy industries.
What we handle
- Approved tankers and ADR-certified drivers
- Gases (class 2) and flammable liquids (class 3)
- IMDG (sea) and ADN (inland waterway) compliance
06Oversized Loads
When the load exceeds the limits of the road.
Abnormal-load convoys and heavy lifts.
What we handle
- Abnormal loads, categories 1 to 3 (Decree No 2017-16)
- Permits via the 'Mon transport exceptionnel' portal
- Pilot vehicles and validated route
07Logistics Audit
Anticipate the risks before the first kilometre.
Analysis and optimisation of your operations.
What we handle
- Regulatory classification (ADR, IMDG, IATA, CITES)
- Carrier, insurance and customs-regime due diligence
- Packing and load-securing conformity
A Fully Mastered Regulatory Framework
Sensitive goods fall under strict regulations. We make them our business.
ADR
Dangerous goods — road
UNECE agreement classifying dangerous goods into 9 hazard classes for road transport.
IMDG
Dangerous goods — sea
IMO code governing the maritime carriage of dangerous goods, revised every two years.
IATA LAR / DGR
Air transport
IATA rules for live animals (LAR) and dangerous goods (DGR) by air.
CITES
Protected species
Convention on trade in endangered species: permits required per appendices I, II and III.
ADN
Inland waterways
European agreement for the carriage of dangerous goods on inland waterways.
Decree 2017-16
Abnormal loads
Loads exceeding road limits: declaration or prefectural authorisation by category.
Law 2000-646
Cash-in-transit
Carriage of valuables in approved armoured vehicles with armed guards.
ATA Carnet
Temporary admission
Duty- and tax-free temporary export/import (Istanbul Convention), valid 12 months.
NF EN 12195
Load securing
Standard for calculating the restraining forces that secure loads on vehicles.
Our Method For Sensitive Projects
Four controlled steps, from the first exchange to final delivery.
Preliminary Audit
Analysis of the cargo, regulatory constraints and risks before any proposal.
Tailored Transport Plan
Choice of modes, dedicated means and route, with the required permits.
Dedicated Means
Vehicles, equipment and escorts assigned exclusively to your shipment.
Execution & Tracking
End-to-end coordination by a single contact, through to confirmed delivery.
Our Commitment
What sets us apart for your sensitive projects
Dedicated Vehicles
Every specialized shipment mobilizes an exclusively assigned vehicle or asset — no consolidation, no risky transit.
Regulatory Compliance
ADR, IMDG, CITES, prefectural permits, customs approvals: we handle the paperwork that makes the difference.
Single Point Of Contact
One freight forwarder owns your file, from the initial audit to final delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about specialised transport.
Can you transport a CITES-protected species?+
Yes, subject to the CITES permits matching the species' appendix. Appendix I specimens (the most endangered) are only carried in tightly framed cases — captive breeding, zoological or conservation programmes. Packing follows the IATA Live Animals Regulations and Regulation (EC) No 1/2005.
What is an abnormal load and when is it required?+
As soon as a shipment exceeds the legal size or weight limits, it becomes an abnormal load (Decree No 2017-16). Three categories exist by length, width and mass: category 1 is declarative, categories 2 and 3 require prefectural authorisation, with pilot vehicles and a validated route.
How do you insure the transport of a work of art?+
With nail-to-nail cover (from removal to rehanging) on a pre-declared agreed value. A condition report is drawn up before departure and checked on unpacking, and the work travels in a climate-controlled crate. For temporary exhibitions abroad, the ATA Carnet eases export and re-import.
Do you transport dangerous goods (ADR)?+
Yes: gases (class 2), flammable liquids such as petroleum products (class 3) and other classes, with approved tankers and ADR-certified drivers. For export we apply the IMDG code (sea) or ADN (inland waterways).
What documents are needed for temporary international transport?+
The ATA Carnet allows temporary export and re-import free of duties and taxes for 12 months, between countries party to the Istanbul Convention. It is ideal for works of art, prototypes and exhibition equipment.
A Sensitive Project To Entrust?
Describe your requirement and the nature of the goods: we will assess feasibility and issue a tailored quote within 24 business hours.
For standard container shipments, see our container types and dimensions.
