How to ensure the safety of goods during container transportation?

To ensure the safety of goods during container transportation, comprehensive management is required from multiple aspects. Here are some key measures:

Cargo packaging and packing: First of all, we must pay attention to the packaging of goods. Appropriate packaging materials and methods can provide initial protection for the goods. For fragile items, such as glass products, precision instruments, etc., they need to be wrapped with cushioning materials such as foam and air cushion film, and reasonably fixed in the box to prevent damage due to collision during transportation. At the same time, the goods must be packed strictly according to the nature and weight distribution of the goods. Heavier goods should be placed at the bottom to keep the center of gravity of the container stable.
Container quality inspection: Before using the container, the container must be fully inspected, including whether the box structure is intact, whether there are cracks or holes; whether the sealing of the box door is good, whether it can effectively prevent rainwater, dust, etc. from entering; and whether the container’s ancillary equipment, such as locks, vents, etc., are working properly.
Transportation tool selection and maintenance: For maritime transportation, the seaworthiness of the ship is the primary consideration. Ships should be regularly maintained and inspected to ensure that the hull structure is strong, the navigation equipment is normal, and the power system is stable. During the road transport stage, the condition of container trucks also needs to be strictly controlled, including key components such as tires and brake systems to ensure transportation safety.
Safety protection measures: In order to prevent theft or malicious damage to goods, modern containers are equipped with advanced locking systems, such as high-security container seals. These seals have unique numbers and will leave obvious traces once they are broken, which is convenient for monitoring the integrity of the goods during transportation. In addition, some containers for high-value goods can also be equipped with positioning tracking devices and surveillance cameras to track the real-time location and status of the goods.
Transportation insurance: Shippers can purchase transportation insurance for goods, including different types of insurance such as peace insurance, water damage insurance, and all risks. When the goods are lost or damaged, they can get corresponding compensation through insurance claims to reduce economic losses.
Compliance with laws, regulations and industry standards: Governments and international organizations have formulated a series of rules, such as the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, which regulates all aspects of container freight, including the classification, packaging, marking, loading and unloading of goods, to ensure that freight is carried out safely and orderly.
Requirements for loading operations: Make a loading plan before loading the container, select the appropriate container, and select the securing method that suits the characteristics of the goods, transportation mode and container characteristics; the container should not exceed the rated mass when loaded. After the container is loaded, the container number, actual total mass seal number and container packing certificate number should be recorded.
Requirements for loading dangerous goods: Loading operations should comply with relevant national standards, and all markings and labels on cargo packaging should comply with national standards.