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 ►2 Reduce risks ►3 Speedier handling ►4 Reduced packaging ►5 Reduced costs Container Packing Problems ►1 Damage during packing/unpacking ►2 Uneven container loading ►3 Insecure packing ►4 Cargo Incompatibility ►5 Administrative error 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 ► Brace/shore at the door ► Replace cover of open top ► Sign tally list ► Complete container packing list, put copy inside door and distribute copies ► For dangerous goods complete a container packing certificate and attach placards Completing Packing ►7 Close and seal the door ► Attach fumigant/refrigerant labels ► 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 ►5 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 ► Take damaged packages to the appropriate holding area ► Remove separating dunnage carefully ► Attach a pile tag to each stored consignment ... ► 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... 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 ►2 Reduce risks ►3... error Effects of stresses on Insecure cargo Golden Rules Container Incompatibility ►1 Poor container condition ►2 Rusty contaminated container ►3 Sweating cargo in dry box ►4 Constant temperature