1. Container Stuffing and Stripping

2. 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

3. 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

4. Benefits of Containerization
1 Reduced Handling
2 Reduce risks
3 Speedier handling
4 Reduced packaging
5 Reduced costs

5. Container Packing Problems
1 Damage during packing/unpacking
2 Uneven container loading
3 Insecure packing
4 Cargo Incompatibility
5 Administrative error

12. Effects of stresses on Insecure cargo

13. Golden Rules

14. 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

15. At Risk from Badly Packed Containers
1 Vehicle drivers
2 Rail workers
3 Ships crew
4 Port workers
5 Unpackers

16. Preparing and Planning container Packing
1 Origination of sequence
2 Container selection
3 Planning packing

23. Container Selection 1 Cargo Type 2 Cargo dimensions 3 Cargo weight
4 Cargo volume
5 Transport route

34. Loading Plan Factors 1 Packaging type 2 Securing arrangements
3 Packing sequence

35. Packing Requirements
1 Containment
2 Protection
3 Ease of handling

37. Securing the Packages
Tight stow
Secure stow

45. Cargo can be damaged by Careless packing and unpacking
Uneven container loading
Bad securing
Incompatibilities
Administrative errors

46. 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

47. Container Inspection 1 Suitable 2 External Inspection
3 Internal Inspection

48. 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

51. Container Packing Aims
Rapid packing
No delays
No heavy manual handling
Avoid accidents
Prevent damage

52. 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

53. 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

54. Container Preparation
7 Clear loading area
8 Light loading area
9 Fit dock seals correctly
10 Keep access clear

55. Prepare Prior to Loading
Treated dunnage
Separation materials
Paper
Securing materials
Moisture protection materials

58. 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
9 Keep loads up-slope

60. Ramp

61. Drum Loader

62. Forklift

63. Reels Loader

65. 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

67. Using Dunnage Correctly
1 Select the appropriate type
2 Check its condition
3 Use treated timber

68. 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

69. 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

70. 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

71. International Standard Handling Instructions

72. 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

90. Packing Special Cargoes
1 Long cargoes
2 Oversized and heavy lifts
3 Refrigerated cargoes
4 Dry bulk cargoes
5 Liquid bulk cargoes

104. 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

105. 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.

108. 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

109. Completing Packing 7 Close and seal the door
8 Attach fumigant/refrigerant labels
9 Request container removal
10 Weigh the container

110. Unpacking

111. 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

112. 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

113. 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