The British International Freight Association (BIFA) delivered some key advice in its latest webinar on the subject of safety in the container shipping environment.
The webinar covered three key areas; proper packing, transport, and unpacking of cargo transport units (CTUs) with giving insight into best practices to ensure the safe handling of freight containers, an often-overlooked aspect in maritime transport compared with air freight.
Understanding the importance of accurately weighing cargo to establish the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) of the container was addressed as well as its significance to ensuring safe and compliant shipping practices.