Being a responsible shipment
provider, container loading and unloading should be done skillfully. You are
liberal to pack and fit equipment in the container the way it'll stay safe;
however, appropriate practices should be followed while stacking and unstacking
the container in cargo. The articles in your container should be organized
based on underlying laws and regulations. These rules govern that any hazardous
material is shipped with extra care and the transfer does not lure any damage
to society. Your cargo will have to face a series of security checks and
improperly packed items will signal suspicion while scanning. If you fail here
then your cargo will have to undergo thorough investigation which can delay the
delivery timelines.
The following are a few guidelines to best
practices that must be followed during stacking and unstacking of containers
from cargo:
·
Even distribution of weight- Make sure
your cargo doesn't lean from any side due to the uneven stacking of articles in
the container. While loading the container with machinery items be aware of
distributing weight evenly across the surface area of the
container.
·
Space Utilization- While distributing
weight evenly the best practice is to utilize container's space. You need not
stack your articles horizontally on container's floor; however, stack some
eligible items vertically on the walls of the container. It is a best practice
to fill empty space with dunnage and retain movement of items during shipment.
If articles conflict then these will be prone to damage and huge losses.
·
Compatible articles and varied properties- Your checklist must contain details about the weight, density,
state of nature (solid, liquid, gas), the odor of articles to be shipped. Stack
articles systematically on the basis of these details. If loaded unevenly these
properties can conflict and lure damage to loaded articles even if weight and
space constraints have been followed. Stay attentive in the following:
o
Mind loading lightweight items
above heavy height ones' else heavyweights can crush sensitive ones.
o
Keep low-density articles above
high-density articles. Make sure heavy ones are not leaning above those with
light density.
o
Try not to load dry and wet
materials together in container else in event of unnecessary leakage dry
materials can get spoiled.
·
Unload in chronological order- Unstack
last kept item first and in a similar manner unload rest items. In case if
articles have got displaced from their position then unload items with the best
possible simplification.
Universum Heavylift Group is into shipment service
since years and I was extremely satisfied with their loading and unloading
strategy. They monitor all activates during shipment minutely and own risk
mitigation plans much earlier before the cargo is shipped.
