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Cases,Crates,Cartons, Drums,Barrels,Casks, etc.handling technics
Materials for cases,crates & cartons
crates
Cases and crates are usually constructed of plywood or thin low grade timber. Heavier cases may be built
up of 150mm×5mm (6×1) planks with strengthening pieces internally and externally while some are
built in a skeletal fashion to allow air to permeate through the contents and/or to reduce the weight. Larger
cases and crates will almost certainly have skids or bearers about 50mm (2") deep to allow a fork lift to
gain entry, or for slings to be put in position.
wooden-case
Large cases with high density goods may be constructed with
particular points specially strengthened for lifting. These will be marked on the outside and any slings,
snotters, chains, etc., should be slung at those points; similarly any securing in stow should make use of the
strong points. Wooden crates and cases may have to be treated to comply with quarantine regulations of the
exporting and/or importing country.
Cartons are usually made of single or multi-wall fibreboard. Very often the contents provide part of the
strength and shape for the carton, and this should be borne in mind when stowing. Some carton material is
waxed or otherwise protected against moisture absorption.
carton
Commodities
Cases and cartons are used for a very wide range of commodities depending on the requirement of the
particular cargo. Canned goods are nearly always packed in cartons. Many refrigerated goods are packed in
cartons or open-sided crates. Attractive items that may be vulnerable to pilferage are often packed in strong
well-constructed cases.
Characteristics
Some large cased goods, e.g. C.K.D. (cars knocked down), may be stored outside prior to shipment.
Thus, the crates (and sometimes the contents) are wet or damp on shipment and introduce moisture into
the hold, container, etc., to the detriment of other cargo. Very large cases of construction equipment may be
moved great distances after discharge and the packaging is most important for the protection of the contents
as well as sometimes having a subsequent use as storage or even temporary accommodation. It should also
be noted that crates or cases holding machinery may leak oil.
Cartons may absorb or give out moisture under varying atmospheric conditions and carton material will
equalise with the moisture content of the air surrounding it in about 36 hours. Thus cartons of goods from
a damp area may be relatively full of moisture when loaded into a hold or container. A moisture content of
less than 12% in the fibreboard is usually considered safe from this particular problem.
It has been known
for carton material to be wetted by the packers of goods to make the material more flexible and easier to
put into shape prior to filling with canned goods. A container load or a compartment load of carton goods
can therefore have a very high volume of moisture inherent in the cartons at the time of loading, with
subsequent possible problems of condensation .
Handling
Where relevant, shipper's/charterer's instructions should be obtained as to how high particular cases,
cartons, etc., may be stowed. It may be necessary to dunnage at intervals to avoid tier compression.
Hand hooks should never be used with cartons although they can sometimes be used to good effect on
heavy crates. Very heavy crates normally require mechanical handling equipment. Cartons are best lifted
on board or ashore by means of cargo trays. The slinging of heavy crates mentioned above should be
undertaken with due regard to the strength points in the crates themselves. Metal strapping or banding round
crates, cases and cartons should never be used as lifting points.
Stowage
Heavy cases should be reserved for bottom stowage where possible, with smaller packages on top.
Small, very heavy packages should not be placed on top of and within the four corners of a larger,
lighter package to avoid the risk of the lower case collapsing. Any marks or indications for upright or
protected stowage should be carefully observed.
Light cases and cartons should be stowed one upon
the other so that each one below bears the full weight of the one above and particularly in the case of
cartons of canned goods, no overhangs should occur which might distort the cartons and rupture the
contents. Refrigerated cargo requires special care to ensure that adequate air can move through and
around the cases, crates or cartons as required for the particular commodity .
Any broken or holed cartons, cases or crates should be examined at time of loading and if the contents are
intact they should be repaired prior to stowing. Pilfered or badly damaged cases, etc., should be rejected
or the bills of lading claused accordingly.
casks
Drums, Barrels, Casks, etc.
Drums may be made out of metal, fibreboard or rigid plastic. Casks are built of wooden staves bound by hoops.
Commodities
Liquids such as latex, chemicals, whisky, detergents, oils, molasses, casings, paints, etc., may be carried in
drums and casks. Powders, granules and other solids such as chemicals, cement, some ores, swarf and scrap
metal (usually in second-hand drums) may also be shipped in such containers. Some of the above may be
classed as Dangerous Goods, in which case the packaging requires the appropriate approvals and labelling.
barrels
Characteristics
The bilge (the part with the greatest circumference) of a barrel or cask is the part least able to support
external pressure, so the weight should be taken by the quarterwhich is near the ends. Metal drums may
have hoops to improve their strength and to facilitate rolling and manoeuvring by hand. Care should be
taken to achieve a level stow as the bands or rims may produce chafe damage to adjacent drums or other
cargo packaging. Light drums such as fibreboard can only take top weight when in the upright position.
Drums Handling
Drums are normally handled with rope slings, nets or trays. Metal drums may be lifted using drum
handling attachments or mechanical equipment which grips the top rim of the drum. Care by the operator
is needed to avoid puncturing the drum when gripping or carrying in this way. Side clamps and barrel
handlers are also standard attachments for mechanical handling equipment and are used if drums and
barrels are sufficiently robust to take this type of treatment.
drums
Drums and barrels should not be balanced
on the tines of a fork lift truck for positioning and stowage as this system is prone to accidents and
spillages. If drums or barrels are placed on pallets there will be a loss of space particularly if the pallet
is not square and does not have plan dimensions which are multiples of the diameter of the drum. While
it is not recommended, it may occasionally be necessary for drums to be dropped, e.g. while unloading
a container on a trailer to ground level. In this case some form of protection should be provided on the
ground (e.g. old tyres) to break the fall.
Drums Stowage
Drums stowed on their side should not have other cargo stowed on top. Drums holding liquids should
always be at the bottom of the stow with the bung or lid uppermost. Barrels stowed on their sides should
be "bung up and bilge free", i.e. the bilge of the barrel should not support any weight, and quoins (shaped
wedges) should be used to support the weight at the quarter.
As a general rule, fibreboard drums should
always be upright. When more than one tier of metal drums are to be stowed, particularly into a container
where vibration may be experienced during inland transport, it is prudent to lay soft dunnage (wood,
hardboard, chipboard) between each tier. This may not be necessary if drums are designed to nest one
above the other, although it is usually prudent to provide intermediate dunnage in a container, which allows
the rings of the drums to bite in and grip and also protects against chafe. Since some rolling hoops on metal
drums form part of the drum wall itself, these hoops may be very vulnerable to chafe, and in some instances
may need protection with soft dunnage to prevent them rubbing one against the other and rupturing while
in transit.
The tops of drums which have been standing out in the open may hold rain water, frost or snow trapped
within the rims. This should be tipped out and if possible the damp areas allowed to dry before loading into
a compartment or stuffing into a containerparticularly if other cargo in that compartment can be affected
by moisture.
Returned empties (i.e. drums, barrels, etc., which have been emptied of their cargo and are being returned
to source) should be treated as far as contamination, source of liquid, dust, etc., is concerned as though
they still held the original contents, unless a certificate is provided to say otherwise. In particular, empties
being returned after carrying Dangerous Goods should be treated as dangerous unless a chemist's certificate
declares that they are free of residue from the previous cargo .
Drums and casks discharging
Drums and casks should not be dragged out from wings or out of a tight stow using snotters or slings as
any damage sustained at this stage will be to the ship's account.
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Cargo information rules
The MS (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 1999 (SI 1999/336) [Regulation 4(1)] specifies that the shipper must provide such information to the operator or master sufficiently
in advance of loading to enable them to ensure that:
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Cargo stowage plan
The copies are forwarded to agents at ports of
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Heavy indivisible loads may be defined as those which, because of their mass and/or shape cannot be
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legislation is rigorously enforced. In most cases the legislation not only covers the importation of animals,
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Bagged commodities need to be sufficiently robust to withstand external pressure and compression, as
the bag is designed to contain the contents rather than provide any substantial protection against external
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Most baled commodities are impervious to damage from
rolling or dropping from limited heights. However, it can be dangerous to drop bales of rubber due to their
ability to bounce in any direction..
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Cases and crates are usually constructed of plywood or thin low grade timber. Heavier cases may be built
up of 150mm×5mm (6×1) planks with strengthening pieces internally and externally while some are
built in a skeletal fashion to allow air to permeate through the contents and/or to reduce the weight. .
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The IMDG Code recognises nine broad classes of Dangerous Goods. For the correct classification and
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- Methods of ventilation used in general cargo ships
Ventilation of cargo may be necessary to remove heat, dissipate gas, help prevent condensation and/or
remove taint. Heat may be generated by live fruit, wet hides, vermin, and commodities liable to spontaneous
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- Methods of stowage used in general cargo ships
The stowage factor of any cargo is the volume which a certain amount in weight of
that cargo occupies. It is usually measures in cubic feet per long ton or alternatively in
cubic metres per metric ton. If the stowage factor is 20, it indicates a heavy cargo. If it
is 100, it indicates that the cargo is light.
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- Special cargo handling in general cargo ships
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An I.B.C. is a disposable or re-usable container designed for the carriage of bulk commodities in
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The traditional reasons for the use of dunnage have been largely superseded with the introduction of
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Shipment procedure for cargoes in different forms
General cargo is a term that covers a great variety of goods. In regard to modern
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with mechanical means such as unitised or containerised cargo. It refers to individual
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Lifting and carriage of deck cargo
The safe securing of all deck cargoes should be checked by a
competent person before the vessel proceeds on passage. The master is
responsible for ensuring that it is correctly stowed and adequately secured
for the intended voyage. Areas on the deck which are not to be used for
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Ship's personnel should not handle fumigants and such operations
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and supervision by properly qualified and experienced personnel. .
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Methods of ventilation
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Carriage of containers on cargo ships
The process of loading and securing
of goods into a container should follow the IMO/ILO/UN/ECE Guidelines
for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs). Special care should be taken
when lifting a container the centre of gravity of which is mobile, e.g. a tank
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Working in cargo spaces safely
Safety arrangements prior to working cargo should ensure that
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