Container Stuffing Container Stuffing and Strippingand Stripping

ObjectivesObjectives

►Explain causes of cargo damageExplain causes of cargo damage►Explain who is responsible for correct Explain who is responsible for correct

packingpacking►Explain the document flow for correct Explain the document flow for correct

packingpacking►Explain what container to be used for Explain what container to be used for

what cargowhat cargo

ObjectivesObjectives

►List the steps to be made before List the steps to be made before loading a containerloading a container

►Explain the good working practices Explain the good working practices during stuffing of a containerduring stuffing of a container

►Explain the reasons and Explain the reasons and procedures for packing several procedures for packing several kinds of cargo into a containerkinds of cargo into a container

►Explain the procedures during Explain the procedures during stripping of a containerstripping of a container

Benefits of Benefits of ContainerizationContainerization

►11 Reduced HandlingReduced Handling

►22 Reduce risksReduce risks

►33 Speedier handlingSpeedier handling

►44 Reduced packagingReduced packaging

►55 Reduced costsReduced costs

Container Packing Container Packing ProblemsProblems

►11 Damage during Damage during packing/unpackingpacking/unpacking

►22 Uneven container loadingUneven container loading

►33 Insecure packingInsecure packing

►44 Cargo IncompatibilityCargo Incompatibility

►55 Administrative errorAdministrative error

EffectsEffects of of

stressesstresses

on on

InsecureInsecure cargo cargo

Golden RulesGolden Rules

Container IncompatibilityContainer Incompatibility►11 Poor container conditionPoor container condition

►22 Rusty contaminated containerRusty contaminated container

►33 Sweating cargo in dry boxSweating cargo in dry box

►44 Constant temperature cargo in Constant temperature cargo in dry boxdry box

►55 Unsuitable stowage positionUnsuitable stowage position

At Risk from Badly Packed At Risk from Badly Packed ContainersContainers

►11 Vehicle driversVehicle drivers

►22 Rail workersRail workers

►33 Ships crew Ships crew

►44 Port workers Port workers

►55 UnpackersUnpackers

Preparing and PlanningPreparing and Planningcontainer Packingcontainer Packing

►11 Origination of sequenceOrigination of sequence

►22 Container selectionContainer selection

►33 Planning packingPlanning packing

Container SelectionContainer Selection►11 Cargo TypeCargo Type

►22 Cargo dimensionsCargo dimensions

►33 Cargo weightCargo weight

►44 Cargo volumeCargo volume

►55 Transport routeTransport route

Loading Plan FactorsLoading Plan Factors

►11 Packaging typePackaging type

►22 Securing arrangementsSecuring arrangements

►33 Packing sequencePacking sequence

Packing RequirementsPacking Requirements

►11 ContainmentContainment

►22 ProtectionProtection

►33 Ease of handlingEase of handling

Securing the PackagesSecuring the Packages

► Tight stowTight stow ► Secure stowSecure stow

Cargo can be damaged byCargo can be damaged by

►Careless packing and unpackingCareless packing and unpacking►Uneven container loadingUneven container loading►Bad securingBad securing► IncompatibilitiesIncompatibilities►Administrative errorsAdministrative errors

The Container Packing The Container Packing OperationOperation

►1 Inspect the container1 Inspect the container►2 Working Practices2 Working Practices►3 Packing regular cargoes3 Packing regular cargoes►4 Packing special cargoes4 Packing special cargoes►5 Packing dangerous 5 Packing dangerous

cargoescargoes►6 Completing packing6 Completing packing►7 Unpacking containers7 Unpacking containers

Container InspectionContainer Inspection

►11 SuitableSuitable

►22 External InspectionExternal Inspection

►33 Internal InspectionInternal Inspection

Container SuitabilityContainer Suitability

►11 Is it the right containerIs it the right container►22 Is it the right typeIs it the right type►33 Is it the right sizeIs it the right size►44 Is its rating adequateIs its rating adequate►55 Is it made of the right materialIs it made of the right material

Container Packing AimsContainer Packing Aims

►Rapid packingRapid packing►No delaysNo delays►No heavy manual handlingNo heavy manual handling►Avoid accidentsAvoid accidents►Prevent damagePrevent damage

Working MethodsWorking Methods►1 Position and preparing container1 Position and preparing container►2 Preparing for work2 Preparing for work►3 Using appropriate equipment3 Using appropriate equipment►4 Using safe manual methods4 Using safe manual methods►5 Using dunnage correctly5 Using dunnage correctly►6 Preventing condensation6 Preventing condensation►7 Packing safely7 Packing safely►8 Following special instructions8 Following special instructions►9 Following loading plan9 Following loading plan

Container PreparationContainer Preparation

►1 Position container correctly1 Position container correctly►2 Set on firm level ground2 Set on firm level ground►3 Secure trailer > Brake and Chock3 Secure trailer > Brake and Chock►4 Support trailer4 Support trailer►5 Floor level with loading platform5 Floor level with loading platform►6 Close gap with plate or ram6 Close gap with plate or ram

Container PreparationContainer Preparation

►7 7 Clear loading areaClear loading area►8 8 Light loading areaLight loading area►9 9 Fit dock seals correctlyFit dock seals correctly►10 Keep access clear10 Keep access clear

Prepare Prior to LoadingPrepare Prior to Loading

►Treated dunnageTreated dunnage►Separation materialsSeparation materials►PaperPaper►Securing materialsSecuring materials►Moisture protection materialsMoisture protection materials

Good Mechanical Handling Good Mechanical Handling PracticesPractices

►1 Select the best machine1 Select the best machine►2 Check floor loading2 Check floor loading►3 Use electric machines3 Use electric machines►4 Use appropriate attachments4 Use appropriate attachments►5 Check load is secure5 Check load is secure►6 Use ramps, bridge plates6 Use ramps, bridge plates►7 Use pallet trucks over short 7 Use pallet trucks over short

distancesdistances►8 Carry loads near to ground8 Carry loads near to ground►9 Keep loads up-slope9 Keep loads up-slope

RampRamp

Drum LoaderDrum Loader

ForkliftForklift

Reels LoaderReels Loader

Good Manual HandlingGood Manual Handling

►1 Lay dunnage progressively1 Lay dunnage progressively►2 Remove empty pallets2 Remove empty pallets►3 Lower packages onto soft material3 Lower packages onto soft material►4 Do NOT drag cargo > use rollers4 Do NOT drag cargo > use rollers►5 Use hooks or grips ONLY when safe5 Use hooks or grips ONLY when safe►6 Handle carefully6 Handle carefully►7 Lift Safely7 Lift Safely

Using Dunnage CorrectlyUsing Dunnage Correctly

►11 Select the appropriate typeSelect the appropriate type

►22 Check its conditionCheck its condition

►33 Use treated timberUse treated timber

Preventing CondensationPreventing CondensationDo NotDo Not

►1 1 Pack wet cargo or wet containerPack wet cargo or wet container►2 2 Use wet dunnageUse wet dunnage►3 3 Pack moisture producing goods Pack moisture producing goods

withwith moisture sensitive onesmoisture sensitive ones►4 4 Allow moisture sensitive goods Allow moisture sensitive goods

to to touch container walls or rooftouch container walls or roof►5 5 Pack sweaty cargoes under Pack sweaty cargoes under

waterproof sheetswaterproof sheets

Preventing CondensationPreventing CondensationDODO

►6 Protect machinery by vacuum 6 Protect machinery by vacuum packing or coatingpacking or coating

►7 Use absorbent dunnage7 Use absorbent dunnage►8 Use temperature controlled 8 Use temperature controlled

containers and or holdscontainers and or holds►9 Use vented/ventilated containers 9 Use vented/ventilated containers

and or and or holdsholds►10 Leave air duct spaces10 Leave air duct spaces

Packing SafelyPacking Safely►1 DO pack scrap metal and ore 1 DO pack scrap metal and ore

carefullycarefully►2 Do NOT pack damaged packages2 Do NOT pack damaged packages►3 Do NOT smoke3 Do NOT smoke►4 DO wear appropriate protective 4 DO wear appropriate protective

clothingclothing►5 DO take care when working with 5 DO take care when working with

machinerymachinery►6 DO label the container when 6 DO label the container when

fumigating, using dry ice or packing fumigating, using dry ice or packing dangerous goodsdangerous goods

International Standard International Standard Handling InstructionsHandling Instructions

Pack To The PlanPack To The Plan

►11 Follow the loading planFollow the loading plan►22 Conform any alterations to the Conform any alterations to the

planplan►33 Check each packages as it is Check each packages as it is

loadedloaded►44 Tick off on the tally listTick off on the tally list►55 Note any damage difference on Note any damage difference on

the listthe list

Packing Special CargoesPacking Special Cargoes

►11 Long cargoesLong cargoes

►22 Oversized and heavy liftsOversized and heavy lifts

►33 Refrigerated cargoesRefrigerated cargoes

►44 Dry bulk cargoesDry bulk cargoes

►55 Liquid bulk cargoesLiquid bulk cargoes

Packing ReefersPacking Reefers

►11 Select a suitable containerSelect a suitable container►22 Prepare the containerPrepare the container►33 Check the container temperatureCheck the container temperature►44 Pre-cool the cargo, check Pre-cool the cargo, check

temperaturetemperature►55 Pack at the cold storePack at the cold store►66 Leave air ducts when stackingLeave air ducts when stacking►77 Do not stack above load lineDo not stack above load line

Packing reefersPacking reefers

►88 Hang on rails if appropriateHang on rails if appropriate►99 When packed close doorsWhen packed close doors►1010 Check position of ventilationCheck position of ventilation►1111 Check setpoint and mark the chartCheck setpoint and mark the chart►1212 Write temperature etc on packing Write temperature etc on packing

list.list.

Completing PackingCompleting Packing►1 Secure the cargo1 Secure the cargo►2 Brace/shore at the door2 Brace/shore at the door►3 Replace cover of open top3 Replace cover of open top►4 Sign tally list4 Sign tally list►5 Complete container packing list, 5 Complete container packing list,

put copy inside door and distribute put copy inside door and distribute copiescopies

►6 For dangerous goods complete a 6 For dangerous goods complete a container packing certificate and container packing certificate and attach placardsattach placards

Completing PackingCompleting Packing

►77 Close and seal the doorClose and seal the door►88 Attach fumigant/refrigerant labelsAttach fumigant/refrigerant labels►99 Request container removalRequest container removal►1010 Weigh the containerWeigh the container

UnpackingUnpacking

Preparing To UnpackPreparing To Unpack

►11 Position and secure the containerPosition and secure the container►22 Check container external Check container external

conditioncondition►33 Inspect and remove the door sealInspect and remove the door seal►44 Carefully open and secure the Carefully open and secure the

doordoor►55 Inspect the container contentsInspect the container contents►66 Retrieve the container packing listRetrieve the container packing list

UnpackingUnpacking

►11 Use handling equipment, but Use handling equipment, but correctlycorrectly

►22 If unpacking by hand, follow all If unpacking by hand, follow all appropriate precautionsappropriate precautions

►33 Unpack in sequence and tallyUnpack in sequence and tally►44 Sort and reassemble the Sort and reassemble the

consignment at consignment at the doorthe door►55 Palletize small loose itemsPalletize small loose items

UnpackingUnpacking

►66 Check each package for condition Check each package for condition and and identityidentity

►77 Take damaged packages to the Take damaged packages to the appropriate holding areaappropriate holding area

►88 Remove separating dunnage Remove separating dunnage carefullycarefully

►99 Attach a pile tag to each stored Attach a pile tag to each stored consignmentconsignment