ewer FE omeoey eon SSCA tary UAC pres E Nl The types of incidents that occur to containerised cargo Thisis quick reference breaking down of types of incidents that ‘cour to containarisad cargo, isting the incidents, the cause of incidents, identifying any documentation needed, and identtying any loss proventatve steps that can ba taken, 1, Damage to the container and potentially tha cargo inside. 2. Damages and losses to cargo inside a sound container. 3, Wet damage to the cargo inside a container, 4, Temperature damage to reefer cargo, Key references to note ‘Sub-Contractor could be: The Merchant under the bill > The barge owners. of lading could be: > The container freight station, > The noliy party. > The oad port torinal. > The shipper > The transhipment port terminal, > The consigner, 7 The discharge port tina, “> The consignee, 9 The raitway company. “> The owner and receiver af he goods. > The road havoge % > The holder of the original bill > Tha ctevedores company. of iading, ny or pty seg on Chater Party coulda win; > ARV pay aig on > Owners of ocean vessel. 9 Ovmurstteedervessé, The mandatory Clim ~ Joint service porter as vessel POcuments should bo: Provider > The statement of claim. > Joint service partner as space > Copy ofthe orignal ba of lacing. charterer. > Proof of tie to the goods. > Chatterars, > The commercial invoice, > The packing list, > An independent expen report, Coeomer Clr eee memes ey ne Broken > Poor handling of Fi Gote in EIR at origin A! HRY © Chack condition of container frames at torminal in gate. Sontainer hoawy 1 Gato out et 1 asus nate to sbinper advising them of damages doors Fa equipment discharge zy FRY Personnel present on quayside curing handling operations to PRIA Road Trafic gs connactr's 1" ineividvaly obsorve container condition. ecient) damagefoss report 1 rmgy_ © Container maintenance scheduo established in order to confirm the > Pillorage CrSibconvactars MES ISM unite good condtion spon deopatch rom the solar yocd,Wrerted contaciwihMenbec 4 tn, docurens provided to confirm container mainionance/nspetion CD Gontainertreck AE IR _ Pr tovoleasetoloadng ocaton, Copy of bil oftading |= Repair effected Gf possible) prior to container being loaded to vesset ci 4 ir i i Itunrepsirable, extent of damage established prior to loading to 5 Wiiness statement = INI © cing vce to conte seu werhians oft Poste ocean. Coe ay any ‘evan of cargo either prior to or subsequent to shipment. 11 Road havage documents = Detivary Notes 1 Police Reports 1D Equipment interchange repon es ta Collapse > Bad weather © Sub-contractor's = B Diligont passage planning to minimise chances of vessel grounding! at stow 5 Colson damagelloss report TS geting caughtinbad weather andiossof Grounding 1D Sub-contractor's i i Receive and act on atest weather forecasts fo avoid severe weather. onbonda gantcact vith ME) ESI ty to vat excoste vesse ations by tray aterafon of coves og vessel, 2 Sinking Membor 1 speed or both. > forestowageby 1 Copy of bil of acing BEE! J 1 Fottow Catogs to iinise chances of colisions. > Shipper's miss 1D Witness statomont | ‘© Check that each container has been assigned a Verified Gross Mase aeeeniee itany MRE Gq] VOM nko vt SOLAS regs toh ca ofc Tt ty 2016, weight St D Educate shippers not to load containers asymmetrically or over > Shippers improper iq lead containers, stowage ofearga EBD cook mck andteshing forces using clas approved ishing pogrom. insid the container _. Gi Check that fashings have been applied correctly by stevedores, Ec crow shoud naval check ad ghentshings as require. aq 7 Constion of lasting equipment should be monitored and any damaged Ea] or worn gear shoud be replaced © Check condtion of container frames and corner casings ot terminal ria to loading. 1 GRY Surveyors! attendance at devanning location # reserves aro raised | TTT tegaring damagedmissing cargo and aigaton Fag ss0e vote to shippor it damage noted pir to daspatchJoad containers, 1 Educa shippers how to corey stow cargo ina conianer. Reference @ OM Sno si NE Pre { Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code) and MSC.1/Circ, 1498 my llounabo stra eaten i Prot = s {or Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code) Dertedand > Poorhandiegat CLGstin ER stofain BRE AE Gauss rem 80 mone scratched heavy liteadpmest 2 Ga wa pase i topped if necessary ASAP fr devancever). containers aaa Road nates Pathe 1 RY VWhock condition of container amos at erninal in gare Accident) Svb-contractr’s issue note to shipper advising them of damages, ddamage/loss report © Sub-contractor's ‘contract with Member 1D Container track Copy of bit of fading 1 Witness statoment ifany = i NY! 1 Educate shippers not to load contsnors asymmeticsly or over a i oven. 1 fag 2 Wot ett, >Faulyheayit §=—VGM = 1 Look for pata shipper re weigh dstbuton i provious joment | Historyenste, m eauipme O Weight tisets ny as, > Cargo overweight TE ® 85] check condiéon of ‘conlainer corner castings at terminal ie gate, bs | oinemewamenenrane asi > Uneven distributed 4 DG educate shi ners esymena 6 ;Ppers nat to load containers ssymurelically or over ‘weight inside the = load containers. onlaner HE Bag 9 Escate shippers how to coreaty stow cargo ina conlainen Refernce IMO MSG Gk mk Cade of | Rilerplo usc. ie i areca ts te ea or e 3 oof aston to go Tame {CTU Code}. >Poortaangt Cina amnen A heavy ft equipment anyPee Heat damage — > Miss-declared 0G Manifest 5 INYP Look for paricuar shipper re number of claims (previous history), Dangerous goods WG Gods I ‘F.Compiiance vith IMOG Code regulations fr seqregaionhheat sources, ote cnbeed 1G Spocifoadices trom EE! AY C1 Permission to work on board (0 hot work). shipper/consignee | GHot area stowage (Engine rooms/heated fuel tanks). Oy dine oer me > Poor hand DGatein ERatosgin MA LP cPersonnel present on quayside andr main hub daring handling hoary Et equipment 2 Gite os Ete ot ‘operations to individually observe container condition. > Hitby a movi discharge {ARGO Containor maintenance schedule established in order to confi the eee ay ME) IS SR wenr nnty Ch Me-cntactn’s | Sens povdercsege tone contin yard rnd > Hit another damagesioss report BE? ERY tortoroease a ostnglaaton container during D Subcontractors Of reported/kniown before loading to carrying vessel or ‘subsequent to Se Ee skies tna oomane va smitpsn np pune cheeses Soapetbotatag | iret op dvmtan seu boconsuoe oot stat a pgm ME ERD can opnan nant oy ce el ca ston cnein £3 > Truck going too fest Witness statement | 5 Consider Bul of Ladingynvoice terms regarding responsibilty for > shippersinprper any a stowage of cargo 0 Police Reporte ] {llntegrty quality and professionalism of road haulers used by castor inside the container 6 Tachograph Data =: ‘dependent upon terms), > Weather conditions 5 vars statement | Sail ifprior to foading to carying vessol, extent of damage estimated end ‘ancderaon given to devarrovan of cong “3 Poor rod conditions a en Trac da HE! 85) 0 Sineyfotowing incident to eotabish, possi, whether cargo was > Driver fatigue FI CMRATransit correctly siowedisocured, partiulaly vith regard to cargo distribution document i oy (lop heavy) and, to establish appropriate actions to titigate any toss. i EAD co ttonvto gots vajootad corns tary inspection a shippers Brorises (cbjct to lineout oh eee HE £59) 0 susagepotertato teeniespare Train going too fast > Poor rail maintenance > Diver fatigue > Evtrems Weather Deo ee 1 Witness statement itary Diver stotement 5 Pelco report Rail company siatemont ‘surveyors roport ES acon Ce ‘C1 Consider Bil of Lading terms regarding responsibiy for prelpost shipment transi. ‘prior to teasing to carying vessel, extent of darnage estimated and consideration given to devan-revan of cargo. D Survey folowing incident to eslabish, if possible, wither cargo was cortecly stowed/seoured, particulary wih regard te cargo ditibution (top heaw), to investigate citcumstancos surrounding the incident (iain ‘peed etc} and to establish appropriate actions to migate ery losses Salvage potential to be explored.Contamination > Shippor's improper stowage of cargo inside the container > Preloasing cargo infestaion > Taining by previous cargo > Thinting by floor presenatve > Taining by paiet preservative Taint rom other cargo (samo! adjacent containers) > Wetting (damaged Ccontsine:) > Cargo leakage 1 Stowage plans from shipper DMO Guide for ‘container stuting (CTU Guide) 4 Cargo manifest (updated) 1 Material Safety Data ‘Shoot (f relevant) 1D Fumigation Cerificatos (GF appropriate) 1G Phytosanitary? Veterinary Cortfcates Gfretevari) ERY Educato shippers not to load containors asymmeticaty or +n overload containers. ing 1 Educate shippers how to conrectly stow cargo in a container Referenco Ni MSG.Gie 1497 MONO) ice for acting of Cargo Transport Unita (GTL} Code) and MSO.1/CGiro, 1498. SRE erPbnact ane tant Uae toes 1D Surveyors instucted quickly once cargo damage reported so to ERM stabs nature of cargo stowrage/securng. Even ifeargo de-vanned, zermants of securing matorial may provide en insight. Bigg Estobioh if panera has emarged with cargo damage tom parioular ae shippers. fo, surveyors’ attendance at shippers premises to observe fand if necessary, assist in safo stowage. (aK Aw 0 Compatibility of eargo witin same container (LOL containers). E]QJ_ Pee shipment inspection during loaing high value cargo). SSN Documents obisined from source (ental carpany /contsinar yard) gg Confirming that containers have been cleaned / furigated prio 10, ERE) loasa. This should include confirmation tat noinectauone ‘present ‘and thal any “sit” has been eliminated, Once allegations have been made regarding “sat, attempts coud be made to esteiish the BMD totrectpreiou cargo to confem vay of cn {Immediate surveyors’ attendance to confirm ary presence of int” HAR] 20d whether this coud be removed through ventlation {1 Tainting by lor preservative is eiicut. How could one estabish ‘what has been used? Could this possibly be a locality issuo? Le, mare stringent rules on preservatives used in Australasian areas than others, Or, could ths be epory used to fitrepair floors, Again, this Could be controled trough cleaning / fumigation and ventlafon at ‘S0urc0, porto the container boing delivered to loading locations 1 Patt preservative taint would be unusual. Athough pallets are often treated with methyl bromide, the concentration used shoud be insufcient to produce significant odour Falegations aro made. regarding pall znt, we vould recommend immediate attendance by Survoyors fo confi, assuming tho cargo is sited as “shippers load, ‘stow and court” on the relevant Bils of Lading, thatthe pallet tants, of pre shipment orig oiePearce > Collision > Grounding + Fire on board > Ship's slot availabilty > Engine fale > Contzinar stowed ‘near a heated area on board Heat damage Infestation > Shipper improper storage of car inside the conser > Shipp improper packaging ofthe cargo Leakages ene aca : a DDG Manifest DIMDG Code 1D Specific advices from shipper/consignee 1 Matosiat Safety Data ‘Sheet for DG goods Eunigation Certificates {appropriate} Phytosanitary cate Veterinary Export Coriticate 1D Shippers toad / stow plan [ae | SA 2 once cavers made, suneyr’s tendarce inode to exabih th Ld fine sonsitvamaturo of any cargo subjected to delay andthe measures xy _kenby cargo eceivors to mitigate loss, EA oigenpssage ring orn chances vessel goundnt gottng delayed duo o bad weathor, TRY 2 Receve and act on test weather forecast to avoid sovere weather 1 Fottow Colregs to mininice chances of colons, TERY © Moctor mackinery in order to pre-empt failure, A © Follow planned maintenanca systems to minimise chances of say _mactiney ats. (SIN GI Ensure DG cargovs correctly stowed fo avoid fia incidents, By Implement effective planning systems to reduce instancos of alot iB © simchtiy Good Conmsasiorbatreranesees a vessel wil aid effoctive planning of tho containers. Any foreseeable situations tht may impact of sot availabibty (auch as repair work to hatch coves ete} shoud beached othe planners as ently es poosble UR 0 Comptonce with MOG Code regulations for Sogregation/heat cources. {Permission to work on board (re hot work). EERO Hot area stowage (Engine roomstheated fuel tanks) a} LER] © Documents cbtsined fiom source (rental company / container yard) confirming that contsiners have beon cleaned / lunigated prior lo release, This shoud include confirmation thal no infestans Plesent. Surveyor" attendance in order to confirm the nature of argo, (etractveness to reported insectsAveria) extent damage asa result and likely origin 'O Surveyors’ stiendance upon discovery of leakage to establish the falure end extent thereof and sutabiliy of slowage/packaging. (7 Eaubish palo has emerged wh cago darrage fom parte shipper, {eo sunejos! atsadanc at shippers praises to aise eulabl pacaging and assist n appropriate stowage especialy on high va cargoos, iWee eo Uncotected 2 The Morohart WE | SHE OC cststich seth the Merchant intends to receiv the cago in de caig0 canvot receive | couse. so, charge demurago as appropri I cargo uncolected the cargo after tezzonabe lenglh of timo, place the goods nt the ands of >The Merchant sunyots fr sahage asponal walla recave ‘the cargo, > Merchant bankrptey > Marke issues > Mis-described cargo g gCondensation Container doors with worn rubber soals > Inherent vice of the Documents re cays inate cont 2 Wonton patos win Ceci fight conoat > Wastes lene temperate Poor maintenance RHO Sunoyore atendane once cago de-vaned in order toconirn “ inherent vico of cargo or high moisture content of pallet boards (both protranatises) Ac Attce soning cosas hao sal ventaton delta ver side corners, These are designed to allow reasonable arfiow into the Container and thus reduce the tisk of climatic condensation. Often shippers choose to tape thesa ventilators closed, These could be ‘checked prio fo the containers being delivered to the shippers premises ‘and a document issued to confirm the ventlators were not sealed. G The shippers and receivers would need to take a dogree of responshiliy wilat stowing condensation sensitive cargoes, by the Use of desiccant bags and Kraft liner paper over the surface of the stowed cargo. I could also be established whether itis a limited ‘sumbr of commadtias or the goods from particular suppliers that are subject of claim duc to climatic condensation. If this is the case, those ‘concerned could be assisted by stowage advice. YJ © Stowage method {Space to top of stow). Hyg, D Reaver conines inspections, G Pea stuffing inepection at shippers premises for high value cargoes. “jqy_ TD Sentainer maintenance schedule eetablshod. Hf rented uni, documents INI provided to confi canisner mantenance/inepecton pio to elonee, pq Repair etfected (f possible) prior to container being loaded to vessel, TRI Geto of cargo damage established by surveyors following dovanning, inorder to minimise loss, WY F Container eomoved from service until ful repair cared out. Container dropped in water > Poor handing of 1D Witnoss statement hheaxy Hit equipment eny > Faulty heayy Hitt equipment > Cargo overwsight Tint 2 Uneven distabuted weight inside the container agg © Stk condton of consnar frames and comer eatngs ot terminal PE prior to loaing, i Check that each container has been essignad a Verified Gross Mass. a {YGM) in fine with new SOLAS regs which came into force ist July mE pois. 1 Educate shipprs not ta load containers asymmoticaly or over 5 en concise> Bad weather SRE 2 Digan passage planing to minimise chancos of vse! grounding! collapse of stow on I ~ getting caught in bad weather. reg 7 Bsesie and act on ast weather forecasts to avoid severe weather boord vessel > Peer lashing 1 Ty to avoid excessive vossel mations by ex ions by Umely alteration of course ‘collapse of stow on | orspeed orbeih board wes _ 1 EXD a Fetow Coreg oaininise chances of ealision. > Collis i” 'G Check tat each contsinar has been assigned a Vie Gross Mass > Grounding ME RE 6H intine wth ness SOLAS regs which came into force Tet I 2018. Sinking G Check slack and lashing forces using class approved lashing program, 12RY_T Check that tashings have tren applied co:recly by stevadares, SY” Crow should rut check and tighten lashings a8 eequied, FQJ_ 7 Condition of ashing equipment should bo monitored and eny damaged NB or worn gear should be replaced. 5 Check condtion of container frames end comer castings at terminal prior 0 Foading. {Educate shippers not to loed containers asymmeticaly or over 2 Educate shippers how to correctly stow cargo in a container. Reference Ciro, ~ i a oda} and MSC.1/Gixe_ 1498. nfunatvo Mistral lated to he MON OLUNEGE Cats ot econ @q t ww Packi , vts (CF l. > Bad weathor 5 Survejr’ atlonarc in oer a ellis eer and location of an 8G arsge poston of ho continer and sully of tc, Hoek rons to food ‘egarded a otal fas scent, low up suney ence Salanor emer Aatveredoenewerecenersnidgaton DD ttreguar occurenes ton sito, surveyors attendance ta establish stan condone ~> Bed weather SST Inspect batch cover seals ora reguer basis and repair as necessary. > Fauly hatch cover £409 speci and maintain coals on alent poite to the vessels ald. seals TAN’ G Check and clean hold blges on a requir basis. Hg © Check bilge alarms are functioning correctly and investigate ony alarms. SN © Acid shipping water on dacishatches as much as possible by prudent ship handling and cotvect weather routing,i Surveyors’ attendance in order to establish extent and location of terminal . damage, positon of the container and suitabitiy of facility. Follow up ‘survay, once container delivered, to eneure receivers mitigation. SME or cegar occurence st one tein, surveyors aendancet establch leuinal condions, er bm i Container holes are not usually noticed at first, and could allow rain Wateringress > Theholss erenot Pre loading inspection through hole usualy noticed on report water o ingress, Ineontainer top ofthe contsnar SIN casing ptes up coud have stopped watering. > Hobody reports the 1 Pre tans inspection of container internally and externally at source mage RIE @ocuments obtained fom source (rental companyleonteiner yard) > The hota et Confirming that conteners are visi undamaged prior to release to alow waterto to shippers. ina 2 , i inaoss 3 5 consi rred tom onic un ul eps cain oat Voter "> Balastwatertank Bayan pasion SUD tospct atch cover ces on a vega basi and vpar o acessary. Gamage fal {inspect and maintsn seals on all etry point to the vessels hot Sy foeded > Bigs tank ul . sip hold RIB 5 k00p a watch onal of baat irks when ballatng and sto batast > Hatch covers with Pumps when fu, Do nol continue to pump ballast int tanks onco the wom seals tanks overfowing through ac vents. : > Access covers with a 1 Fellow comect ballasting procedures. Check valve, positions before omeods Commencing betas ace 2 Burren pipes SIh heck and eon ht tiges ona regular basis > Broken non return D Check bilge alarms are functioning correctly and investigate any valves alarms, > Broken souncing © Ensure ballast eystoms are well maintained (values and pipas). Follow Dlnned maintenance stems FB ose sooning syns ave vol mains Fotow planed maintenance systems. 2B 6 Avis stoping ator on decidhatches as much as possible by prudent ship handing PipeCargo cannot bbe dolivered due to cold treatment fallure > Use of containars, vor five years old that can only spot ead > Container defiosting > Change of equipment vehicle caniago > Incorrect probe locations > Incoreect settings ‘made on reefer ‘container by Merchant > Incorrect settings ‘made on reefer ‘containor by eub- contractor > No electricity supply to reefer container > Reefer cantainer unit ‘malfunction ~ Cargo warm loaded > Late harvest Bit ot arg Nvoce it applicable Bi of aging CContainertack TDotaLooger ET downto tet flo QERGsteinatorgin Bee TIEIR Gate ovtat discharge : tee condemnation of cargo & D Letter placing Merchtson sce Letter placing sub- ‘ contactor on tice Mandatory ctsim — ME! docunenis (see shave) E 1 Photographs . Ci PTI (Container's \ pretip inspection) ME! 1 Relevant cartespondence with the chippor Relevant 7 cerrespondence AE: ath the contractor 1 Sahage invoices 1 Scking poston re container stackedin ME. Por trina Ti Stacking positon for fi: Ny i 0 OM container used: Ensure that booking and allocation of containers ~ hava procedures In place to ensure that only newer containers are used, and that bookings are not accepted if the correct equipinent SH Broteraiatie, 1 Detrosting: It fore is due to USDA probe temporature deviations Incorrect furigation typo. > Insutficiant fumigation > No fumigation certificate issued eH oftading Nvocc if applicable D Bi oftading Contsinr tack © Data Logger Sovnicad tot fe 1 Fumigation eetifcate Health authorities condemnation of ‘argo Letter placing shipper on notice Lotter placing sub. ‘contractor en natica Mandatory claim documents (28 above) a ‘When tho cargo in potetialy damaged, should be considered, unless ‘small amount ofthe eargo is be the cargo is of fow value or cing claimed as damaged. appointing a surveyor only ainor'a pre-tip inspection) 1 Relevant ‘correspondance ‘with Health authorities 5 Relevant correspondence: withthe shipper Relevant correspondence with the sub-contractor 1 Sahage invoices Sub-contractor’s © Sub-contractor’s contract with, Member 1D Sub-contractor's damage/loss report 1G Witness statement itany am w a RRR ERR qIncorrect satings made on reofor container “Y No electricity supply ‘0 reefer container > Reeler container unit ‘malfunction Incorrect settings ‘mads on reefer container > No electricity supply toreefer container > Reefer containor uit malfunction > Cargo warm toaded Minture of new and ‘ld cargo > Old cargo. > Inbevent vice of the cargo Late harvest PTI (Container's GPT (Containers i Pre-Lip inspection) ties 0 Data Logger dounoat ie 21 Gatoin EIR ot origin Dereon ME discharge Ship's bay plans iar {2 Sub contractor's Semageos pot DSibcontacio’s | contract with Member Ccontinsr tock — OE 1 Copy of il oflasing Avan amement {I itary rest inspection) = ;a 13 Data Logger | download Daten Rat vin an Gato out Ei at discharge ' stip aye HE) SM 0 Subcontractors demagehoss report [E'S Subcontractors contact wth Member [es 35g Container track Copy obi of ang FRE Witness statement ifany NHB 5 tocorrct sotngs: investigate where the wong setting occurred, Yihet was the root cause, and could it have been caught by monitoring before damage ensued. Based on result, review proceduces and ensure involved partes are following them. ‘D No electricity: Investigate root cause and consider appropriate ‘corrective action, {G Malfunction: Investigate whether it could have boon avoided, where i jgeourred and if more could have bean done to repair before damage ‘ensued. Inform involvediresponsible partis, Potentially damagad, appointing a surveyor should 988 the cargo is of low value or only a small amount of the cargo is being claimed as damaged, "ncorrect satings: Investigate whore the wrong setting occured, {bits the root causo, andl could it have been caught by monitoring before damage ensued, Based on resu,reviow procedures and ensue involved partes are following thai, 'G No electricity: Investigate root cause and consider appropri ‘couectiva action, 'D Malfunction: Investigate whether it could havo been avoided, wher it Secured and if more cauld have been done to repair bofore damage ensued, Inform involediresponsible ‘1 L816 points aro related tothe product itself and its proparation for anspor. Losses caused by these factors should be discussed sith Shippers for lee corrective action. Where a given problom persisis, ‘cceptance of such shipmenis chould be to-considered, 5 ten the cago is potently damaged, appcnting a surveyor should be considered, unless the cargo is of low valuo or only a sina smerot ‘ofthe cargo is being claimed as domaged,Chilled cargo. frozen > Incorrect settings made on reefer ccontainar > Poor stowage by shipper causing a blocked airflow > Poor packaging > Cold treatment failure PTI (Container’s pre-tip inspection) 1 Data Logger dowmload 1D Gate in EIR ot origin Gate ot ERat discharge 1 Ship's bay planls 1 Sub-contractor’s damagofloss report 1D Subcontractors ‘contract with Member 2 Container tack Copy of bit of fading O Witness statement any aye ¥ e | © tacoxect satings vestigate where the vrong setting occurred, AO Opes tonne cnt ie ee aig mq _bolove damage ensued. Based on resul, review procedures and RM chsurenvted prs ar olowngtar 1 Stowage and packaging: Losses caused by these factors should Abe Secusoed wih sppere for ther comestie econ, Wher @ 4 ‘ven problem persists, acceptance of such shipments should be reconsidered. [MEF When the cargo is potentially damaged, appointing a surveyor should ° bo considered, unless the cago is of low value or oly a small amount ity wear ained a dae