- Full Container Load
Full Container Load
Standard (20` or 40`(ft)) container that is stuffed (loaded) and un-stuffed (discharged) under the risk and account of one shipper and only one consignee, "in practice it means whole container is intended for one consignee."
FCL container shipment attracts lower freight rates than an equivalent weight ofcargo in bulk.
The FCL means the loading reaches its allowable maximum weight or full measurement. In practice, the FCL in the ocean freight does not always mean packing a container to its full payload or full capacity.
Full Container Load
Сontainer loading is a quite difficult procedure, and during the loading it is necessary to pay attention in order to avoid cargo damage. Following there are some rules you should know in order to save goods in proper condition:
The container loading should be inspected inside and outside, before loading. The cargo must be "lashed" by the best appearance inside the container. The container must be "loaded the admitted weight".
Cargo should be "packed in the properly way", it`s necessary use "special packing" for sea or air shipment.
During the loading you have to use suitable equipment, "do not use heavy forklifts" into the container during loading/discharging, it follows risks of damaging the container floor.
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