CONTAINER

STUFFING AND

STRIPPING

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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

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CONTAINER PACKING PROBLEMS 1 Damage during packing/unpacking

2 Uneven container loading

3 Insecure packing

4 Cargo Incompatibility

5 Administrative error

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EFFECTS

OF

STRESSES

ON

INSECURE

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GOLDEN RULES

CONTAINER INCOMPATIBILITY 1 Poor container condition

2 Rusty contaminated container

3 Sweating cargo in dry box

4 Constant temperature cargo in

dry box

5 Unsuitable stowage position

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AT RISK FROM BADLY PACKED CONTAINERS

1 Vehicle drivers

2 Rail workers

3 Ships crew

4 Port workers

5 Unpackers

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PREPARING AND PLANNING

CONTAINER PACKING

1 Origination of sequence

2 Container selection

3 Planning packing

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CONTAINER SELECTION 1 Cargo Type

2 Cargo dimensions

3 Cargo weight

4 Cargo volume

5 Transport route

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LOADING PLAN FACTORS

1 Packaging type

2 Securing arrangements

3 Packing sequence

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PACKING REQUIREMENTS

1 Containment

2 Protection

3 Ease of handling

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SECURING THE PACKAGES

Tight stow Secure stow

CARGO CAN BE DAMAGED BY

Careless packing and unpacking

Uneven container loading

Bad securing

Incompatibilities

Administrative errors

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THE CONTAINER PACKING OPERATION

1 Inspect the container

2 Working Practices

3 Packing regular cargoes

4 Packing special cargoes

5 Packing dangerous cargoes

6 Completing packing

7 Unpacking containers

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CONTAINER INSPECTION

1 Suitable

2 External Inspection

3 Internal Inspection

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CONTAINER SUITABILITY

1 Is it the right container

2 Is it the right type

3 Is it the right size

4 Is its rating adequate

5 Is it made of the right material

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CONTAINER PACKING AIMS

Rapid packing

No delays

No heavy manual handling

Avoid accidents

Prevent damage

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WORKING METHODS 1 Position and preparing container

2 Preparing for work

3 Using appropriate equipment

4 Using safe manual methods

5 Using dunnage correctly

6 Preventing condensation

7 Packing safely

8 Following special instructions

9 Following loading plan

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CONTAINER PREPARATION

1 Position container correctly

2 Set on firm level ground

3 Secure trailer > Brake and Chock

4 Support trailer

5 Floor level with loading platform

6 Close gap with plate or ram

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CONTAINER PREPARATION

7 Clear loading area

8 Light loading area

9 Fit dock seals correctly

10 Keep access clear

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PREPARE PRIOR TO LOADING

Treated dunnage

Separation materials

Paper

Securing materials

Moisture protection materials

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GOOD MECHANICAL HANDLING

PRACTICES 1 Select the best machine

2 Check floor loading

3 Use electric machines

4 Use appropriate attachments

5 Check load is secure

6 Use ramps, bridge plates

7 Use pallet trucks over short distances

8 Carry loads near to ground

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RAMP

DRUM LOADER

FORKLIFT

REELS LOADER

GOOD MANUAL HANDLING

1 Lay dunnage progressively

2 Remove empty pallets

3 Lower packages onto soft material

4 Do NOT drag cargo > use rollers

5 Use hooks or grips ONLY when safe

6 Handle carefully

7 Lift Safely

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USING DUNNAGE CORRECTLY

1 Select the appropriate type

2 Check its condition

3 Use treated timber

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PREVENTING CONDENSATION

DO NOT

1 Pack wet cargo or wet container

2 Use wet dunnage

3 Pack moisture producing goods with moisture

sensitive ones

4 Allow moisture sensitive goods to touch

container walls or roof

5 Pack sweaty cargoes under waterproof

sheets

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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

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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

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD HANDLING

INSTRUCTIONS

PACK TO THE PLAN

1 Follow the loading plan

2 Conform any alterations to the plan

3 Check each packages as it is loaded

4 Tick off on the tally list

5 Note any damage difference on the list

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PACKING SPECIAL CARGOES

1 Long cargoes

2 Oversized and heavy lifts

3 Refrigerated cargoes

4 Dry bulk cargoes

5 Liquid bulk cargoes

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PACKING REEFERS

1 Select a suitable container

2 Prepare the container

3 Check the container temperature

4 Pre-cool the cargo, check temperature

5 Pack at the cold store

6 Leave air ducts when stacking

7 Do not stack above load line

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PACKING REEFERS

8 Hang on rails if appropriate

9 When packed close doors

10 Check position of ventilation

11 Check setpoint and mark the chart

12 Write temperature etc on packing list.

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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

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COMPLETING PACKING

7 Close and seal the door

8 Attach fumigant/refrigerant labels

9 Request container removal

10 Weigh the container

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UNPACKING

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PREPARING TO UNPACK

1 Position and secure the container

2 Check container external condition

3 Inspect and remove the door seal

4 Carefully open and secure the door

5 Inspect the container contents

6 Retrieve the container packing list

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UNPACKING

1 Use handling equipment, but correctly

2 If unpacking by hand, follow all

appropriate precautions

3 Unpack in sequence and tally

4 Sort and reassemble the consignment at

the door

5 Palletize small loose items

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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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