Container Handling Suggestions
The definition of a "loaded container" for the purpose of securing and container handling; is a container other than in the tare or empty condition. Containers must be treated as loaded, unless otherwise confirmed. In order to maintain safety, when securing or handling containers, environmental conditions such as wind should be taken into account. The word loaded is the maximum gross weigh rating of the container. To be able to ensure that the centre of gravity is kept as central and low as possible, the load must be distributed all around the container.
Having an equally distributed load it is advantageous to avoid lack of vehicle stability, and excessive tilting, so as to maintain safety. A cargo that is even helps to prevent unacceptable vehicle axle loading, and unacceptable load concentrations.
With the distribution of load in the container, the eccentricity of the center of gravity varies. It is very essential that the designers of containers and handling machines consider during the engineering process. Like for example, when 60 percent of the load by mass is distributed in 50% of the container length measured from one end of the equipment, the eccentricity corresponds to 5%.
To be able to make certain that the machinery utilized is perfect for the cargo, care needs to be taken to make certain it is safely attached to the container and that the container is free to be handled. Specific attention must be paid to the possibility of the container tilting because of the eccentricity of the center of gravity. When raising any container whose centre of gravity is mobile or eccentric, like for example a tank container, a bulk container a thermal container with a refrigerating unit or a container with a liquid bulk bag, either clip on or integral, or any container with a hanging load, great care must be taken when raising these.
A variety of methods for handling containers other than the ones aforementioned could be taken into account, but just after careful assessment of the machine by means of which the container is to be handled. With respect to global container standards, the methods of operation are envisaged. Safety is paramount in each and every situation and time must be taken prior to starting in order to make certain all situations are handled in the best way possible and overall efficiency is maintained.