Export cargo packaging Dangerous cargo shipment Chapter 8 1 Export cargo packaging 2 stowage 3 marking 4 Dangerous cargo shipment

一 二 三 四 五 Factors influencing type of cargo packaging Reduce risk of damage and pilferage Packaging costs are competitive Better utilization and lower distribution cost Improved cargo handing Recycled packing materials

Factors influencing the nature of packaging for an international consignment 1 Value of the goods 2 Nature of the transit Nature of the cargo 3 4 Compliance with customs or statutory requirements 5 Resale value of packaging material in the importer’s country

6 7 8 9 10 11 General fragility of cargo the international consignment delivery terms of sale 7 8 Varition in temperature during the transit 9 Ease of handing and stowage 10 Insurance accptance condition 11 Size of the cargo and its weight

12 13 14 15 16 Marketing congsiderations Facilities available at the terminal 13 14 Type and size of container 15 Marking of cargo packaging Cost of packaging 16

Types of packaging Types of packaging Crates, skeleton cartons cases Boxes,cases baling Types of packaging Carboys,glasscontainers bags Aluminium transport,storage containers Barrels,hogshesds,drums

4 1 2 3 Factors in Stowage of cargo Allied to the previous item is the need to prevent damage to the ship,road vehicle,aircraft or container Cargo which is fragile ,taints very easily,is liable to leakage,scratches easily…requires proper segregation The best possible use should be made of the available dead weight or cubic capacity A proper segregation of different consignments for various destinations must be made

Principles of container stowage The container must be tightly consignment must be adequately secured Principles of container stowage Cargo must be effectively restrained within the container

attention 1 2 3 4 5 Marking of cargo Consignee’s order numver A neutral abbreviation of the consignee’s name 1 Consignee’s order numver 2 3 Delivery point 4 Port of entry 5 Package numbers

Dangerous cargo Dangerous cargo Refer to IMDG Code