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Container Checklist

This document provides a checklist for inspecting and loading shipping containers. It lists 17 items to check both outside and inside the empty container, including ensuring there are no holes, cracks, or damage, and that the container is dry and clean. It also lists 7 items to check after loading the container, such as securely closing and sealing the doors, and including necessary paperwork. The overall document provides a comprehensive list of steps to prepare a shipping container for safe and secure transport of cargo.

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Container Checklist

This document provides a checklist for inspecting and loading shipping containers. It lists 17 items to check both outside and inside the empty container, including ensuring there are no holes, cracks, or damage, and that the container is dry and clean. It also lists 7 items to check after loading the container, such as securely closing and sealing the doors, and including necessary paperwork. The overall document provides a comprehensive list of steps to prepare a shipping container for safe and secure transport of cargo.

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  • Inside of Container
  • Inspection After Packing
  • Outside of Container

Container No:

Date: _________
The Body Shop Container Check List (TBSCCL)

Container Loading Check List 2011


Outside of container:
1.

No holes or cracks in walls or roof

2.

Doors operate properly

3.

Closing devices operate properly

4.

No adhesive labels from the previous cargo, e.g. IMO placards

5.

For hard-top containers: check roof is undamaged, roof locking mechanism fits and operates properly

6.

Inspect any repairs closely to ensure that the welds are not broken

7.

Check validity of the CSC plate

Inside of container:
8.

Container is watertight. Test method: enter container, close both doors tightly and look for incoming
light (e.g. through cracks, holes, door gaskets etc.)

9.

Container interior is absolutely dry. (Wipe up any condensation or white frost in order to avoid corrosion
and moisture damage of the cargo)

10. Container is clean, free of cargo residues and neutral in odour


11. No nails or other protrusions which could damage the cargo
12. Check that the container vents are clear
Inspection after packing:
1.

The container is packed appropriately for the cargo, anticipated transit stresses and the container

2.

A copy of the packing list is placed in a highly visible location inside the container (for Customs
inspections and the like)

3.

When lumber is used as a packaging material etc., it may, under certain circumstances, be necessary to
comply with the quarantine regulations of the country of destination and a phytosanitary certificate or
proof that the lumber has been treated may have to be placed conspicuously in the container.
Information may be obtained from the phytosanitary authorities of the countries concerned

4.

It is good practice to take a picture of the load and attach to the container checklist in the event of any
claim

5.

The doors and, if applicable, roof covering have been carefully closed. (Strong steel wire cables, padlocks
or high security seals provide protection from cargo theft)

6.

Closures are secured with metal and other seals in order to reduce the risk of theft (record the seal
number)

7.

Old adhesive labels have been removed from the outside of the container

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