Lithuanian Maritime Academy

Coconuts Cargo Report

Std: Cristina Bulancea
Product description
Coconuts are the stone fruits of the coconut
palm of the palm family

50 - 120 fruit may be harvested from a

single coconut palm

Each fruit weighs 1 - 2.5 kg

2
 Quality / Duration of storage

Coconuts which are 6 - 7 Usual delivery

months in age contain the
most milk. terms include:

At 0°C and a relative "without bast

humidity of 90%, coconuts
have a storage life of up to 2
fibers, with beard"
months, but only of approx.
2 weeks at storage
temperatures of 5 - 25°C.
approx. 95% milk

3
 Packaging
Coconuts are packaged in, among other things, bags (coconut fiber
netting bags containing 60 - 100 nuts, 50 kg jute polysacks).

Means of transport
• Ship
• Railroad
• Truck
• Aircraft

4
Container transport
Refrigerated container with
fresh air supply. Also
possible (but not ideal):
ventilated containers
(coffee containers), if
protection against solar
radiation is ensured (risk of
self-heating and spoilage
due to bursting).

5
 Refrigerated container
Reefer containers are Refrigerated units can
big fridges that are
used to transport maintain or lower the
temperature controlled temperature of your
cargoes such as fruits, shipment, even in the
meat, etc. most difficult conditions.

6
 Information about cargo
• Name: Coconuts
• Packaging: bags
• Parameters:
Length: 600 mm
Width: 500 mm
Height: 250 mm
Weight: 50 kg
• Quantity: 352 bags

7
Container type and dimensions

8
Loading Results

9
Show pallet loading images

10
Show packing step by step

11
LOADING & UNLOADING

12
 Cargo handling
In damp weather (rain, snow), the
cargo must be protected from
moisture, since it may lead to
mold, spoilage and self-heating as
a result of increased respiratory
activity.

No hooks should be used with

bagged cargo, so as to prevent
damage to the bags and loss of
volume.

13
Stowage space requirements
Cool, dry, good ventilation

Segregation
Fiber rope, thin fiber nets

Cargo securing
In order to ensure safe transport, the bags must be stowed
and secured in the means of transport in such a manner that
they cannot slip or shift during transport. Attention must also
be paid to stowage patterns which may be required as a
result of special considerations, such as ventilation
measures.

14
Risk factors and loss prevention
RF Temperature Temperature
Designation
range

0°C
Favorable travel
0°C
temperature range
0 - 2°C

Humidity/water
Designation
content

80%
RF Humidity Relative humidity
90%

Water content 42 - 48%

Maximum equilibrium
moisture content
75%
15
 RF Ventilation
Recommended ventilation conditions: air exchange rate: 6 changes/hour (airing)

RF Biotic activity
Coconuts display 2nd order biotic activity
Care of the cargo during the voyage must be aimed at keeping decomposition
processes at the lowest possible level, so as to keep within limits any losses in
quality caused by the emission of CO2, heat and water vapor.
As ripening continues, the coconut milk solidifies in the fruit to form white
kernel or flesh. Once all the milk has solidified, the flesh takes on a soapy
flavor, becomes inedible and is worthless. As a result, coconuts have only a
limited storage life (up to a maximum of 2 months).
 RF Odor

Active behavior Coconuts have a slight, pleasant odor.

Passive behavior Coconuts are sensitive to cargoes with an

unpleasant and/or pungent odor.

RF Contamination

Active behavior Coconuts may produce dust.

Passive behavior Coconuts are sensitive to dust, dirt, fats and oils. The
holds/containers must accordingly be clean and in a
thoroughly hygienic condition before loading.

17
 Safety
The safe operation of ships and the safe
handling of cargo are core principles for liner
shipping companies. In addition to focus on the
safety of their own operations, shipping
companies take steps to protect the public
health and safety in the countries they transit.

18
 Industry Guidance for Shippers and
Container Stuffers be made on a container
both internally and externally to ensure that
it is structurally sound and safe to work in
and around. Dated and digital photos
of the interior and exterior of the container
should be taken.

19
20