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Container Maintenance

This document discusses proper procedures for packing and unpacking cargo containers. It outlines best practices for selecting the right container, inspecting it, preparing a loading plan, safely packing cargo while avoiding damage, and completing documentation. Special attention is given to securing cargo, preventing condensation, and handling refrigerated goods. The document stresses following guidelines to efficiently pack containers, protect cargo, and prevent injuries to workers.

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740 views115 pages

Container Maintenance

This document discusses proper procedures for packing and unpacking cargo containers. It outlines best practices for selecting the right container, inspecting it, preparing a loading plan, safely packing cargo while avoiding damage, and completing documentation. Special attention is given to securing cargo, preventing condensation, and handling refrigerated goods. The document stresses following guidelines to efficiently pack containers, protect cargo, and prevent injuries to workers.

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Container Stuffing and

Stripping

Objectives
Explain

causes of cargo damage


Explain who is responsible for correct
packing
Explain the document flow for correct
packing
Explain what container to be used for what
cargo

Objectives
List

the steps to be made before


loading a container
Explain the good working practices
during stuffing of a container
Explain the reasons and procedures for
packing several kinds of cargo into a
container
Explain the procedures during stripping
of a container

Benefits of Containerization
1

Reduced Handling

Reduce risks

Speedier handling

Reduced packaging

Reduced costs

Container Packing Problems


1

Damage during packing/unpacking

Uneven container loading

Insecure packing

Cargo Incompatibility

Administrative error

Effects
of
stresses
on
Insecure
cargo

Golden Rules

Container Incompatibility
1

Poor container condition

Rusty contaminated container

Sweating cargo in dry box

Constant temperature cargo in dry


box

Unsuitable stowage position

At Risk from Badly Packed


Containers
1

Vehicle drivers

Rail workers

Ships crew

Port workers

Unpackers

Preparing and Planning


container Packing
1

Origination of sequence

Container selection

Planning packing

Container Selection
1

Cargo Type

Cargo dimensions

Cargo weight

Cargo volume

Transport route

Loading Plan Factors


1

Packaging type

Securing arrangements

Packing sequence

Packing Requirements
1

Containment

Protection

Ease of handling

Securing the Packages


Tight

stow

Secure

stow

Cargo can be damaged by


Careless

packing and unpacking


Uneven container loading
Bad securing
Incompatibilities
Administrative errors

The Container Packing


Operation
1
2
3
4
5

6
7

Inspect the container


Working Practices
Packing regular cargoes
Packing special cargoes
Packing dangerous cargoes
Completing packing
Unpacking containers

Container Inspection
1

Suitable

External Inspection

Internal Inspection

Container Suitability
1

2
3
4
5

Is
Is
Is
Is
Is

it the right container


it the right type
it the right size
its rating adequate
it made of the right material

Container Packing Aims


Rapid

packing
No delays
No heavy manual handling
Avoid accidents
Prevent damage

Working Methods
1
2
3
4

5
6
7
8
9

Position and preparing container


Preparing for work
Using appropriate equipment
Using safe manual methods
Using dunnage correctly
Preventing condensation
Packing safely
Following special instructions
Following loading plan

Container Preparation
1

2
3
4
5
6

Position container correctly


Set on firm level ground
Secure trailer > Brake and Chock
Support trailer
Floor level with loading platform
Close gap with plate or ram

Container Preparation
7

Clear loading area


8 Light loading area
9 Fit dock seals correctly
10 Keep access clear

Prepare Prior to Loading


Treated

dunnage
Separation materials
Paper
Securing materials
Moisture protection materials

Good Mechanical Handling


Practices
1

2
3
4
5
6

7
8
9

Select the best machine


Check floor loading
Use electric machines
Use appropriate attachments
Check load is secure
Use ramps, bridge plates
Use pallet trucks over short distances
Carry loads near to ground
Keep loads up-slope

Ramp

Drum Loader

Forklift

Reels Loader

Good Manual Handling


1
2
3
4
5

6
7

Lay dunnage progressively


Remove empty pallets
Lower packages onto soft material
Do NOT drag cargo > use rollers
Use hooks or grips ONLY when safe
Handle carefully
Lift Safely

Using Dunnage Correctly


1

Select the appropriate type

Check its condition

Use treated timber

Preventing Condensation
Do Not
1
2
3
4
5

Pack wet cargo or wet container


Use wet dunnage
Pack moisture producing goods with
moisture sensitive ones
Allow moisture sensitive goods to
touch container walls or roof
Pack sweaty cargoes under
waterproof sheets

Preventing Condensation
DO
6

Protect machinery by vacuum packing


or coating
7 Use absorbent dunnage
8 Use temperature controlled containers
and or holds
9 Use vented/ventilated containers and
or holds
10 Leave air duct spaces

Packing Safely
1

DO pack scrap metal and ore carefully


2 Do NOT pack damaged packages
3 Do NOT smoke
4 DO wear appropriate protective
clothing
5 DO take care when working with
machinery
6 DO label the container when
fumigating, using dry ice or packing
dangerous goods

International Standard
Handling Instructions

Pack To The Plan


1

2
3
4
5

Follow the loading plan


Conform any alterations to the plan
Check each packages as it is loaded
Tick off on the tally list
Note any damage difference on the list

Packing Special Cargoes


1

Long cargoes

Oversized and heavy lifts

Refrigerated cargoes

Dry bulk cargoes

Liquid bulk cargoes

Packing Reefers
1

2
3
4
5
6
7

Select a suitable container


Prepare the container
Check the container temperature
Pre-cool the cargo, check temperature
Pack at the cold store
Leave air ducts when stacking
Do not stack above load line

Packing reefers
8

9
10
11
12

Hang on rails if appropriate


When packed close doors
Check position of ventilation
Check setpoint and mark the chart
Write temperature etc on packing list.

Completing Packing
1

Secure the cargo


2 Brace/shore at the door
3 Replace cover of open top
4 Sign tally list
5 Complete container packing list, put
copy inside door and distribute copies
6 For dangerous goods complete a
container packing certificate and attach
placards

Completing Packing
7

Close and seal the door


8 Attach fumigant/refrigerant labels
9 Request container removal
10 Weigh the container

Unpacking

Preparing To Unpack
1

2
3
4
5
6

Position and secure the container


Check container external condition
Inspect and remove the door seal
Carefully open and secure the door
Inspect the container contents
Retrieve the container packing list

Unpacking
1

2
3
4

Use handling equipment, but correctly


If unpacking by hand, follow all
appropriate precautions
Unpack in sequence and tally
Sort and reassemble the consignment at
the door
Palletize small loose items

Unpacking
6

Check each package for condition and


identity
7 Take damaged packages to the
appropriate holding area
8 Remove separating dunnage carefully
9 Attach a pile tag to each stored
consignment

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