Container; application for approval

For international transport by containers, in the interest of transport safety, appropriate approval of the containers is required. Exceptions are containers designed for air transport.

Description

On the basis of an international agreement, the contracting states undertake to comply with safety standards for the protection of human life when handling, transporting or stacking with containers.

Companies that want to carry out international transports with containers need an authorization for this. Companies based in Bavaria must apply for this from the Government of Swabia.

Prerequisites

The containers must be proven to be roadworthy by an expert opinion.

Procedure

The request must be made in writing.

Required documents

  • Expert opinion on road safety

  • Photos of the container

Forms

Please select a location in "Localization" so that the address of the responsible authority can be filled in.

  • Prefillable Form, Bavaria-wide: Formloser Antrag (mit Unterschrift)
    Please note

    This form has to be signed and sent to the responsible authority. You can sign the form manually and send it by email/fax or sign the form electronically with your qualified electronic signature an send it by (secure) email. If the responsible authority has set up a De-Mail account, you can also send the form by De-Mail using an sender-confirmed message.

Fees

  • The costs are based on the cost regulations. The fee range is 100 to 250 euros per container.

Legal bases

Remedy

Administrative court action

Status:08.09.2023

Responsible for editing:Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wohnen, Bau und Verkehr

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  • Online transactions, Bavaria-wide
  • Online transactions, locally limited
  • Form, Bavaria-wide
  • Form, locally limited
  • Prefillable Form, Bavaria-wide
  • Legal bases, Bavaria-wide
  • Legal bases, locally limited
  • Fees, Bavaria-wide
  • Fees, locally limited
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