Container Handling Suggestions
A "loaded container" by definition is a container other than in the empty or tare condition, in reference to container handling. Unless otherwise confirmed, containers should be treated as loaded. To be able to maintain safety, when securing or handling containers, environmental conditions like wind must be considered. The term loaded is the container's maximum gross weigh rating. In order to guarantee that the centre of gravity is kept as central and low as possible, the cargo has to be distributed all around the container.
To be able to maintain safety, having an equally distributed cargo is beneficial to avoid lack of vehicle stability, and excessive tilting. An even cargo helps to avoid unacceptable vehicle axle loading, and unacceptable load concentrations.
The eccentricity of the center of gravity differs, with the load distribution within the container. It is very essential that the designers of containers and handling machinery consider in the engineering process. Like for example, when 60% of the load by mass is distributed in 50% of the length of the container measured from one end of the machine, the eccentricity corresponds to 5%.
In order to make certain that the machine used is right for the load, care has to be taken to make sure it is safely attached to the container and that the container is free to be handled. Particular 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 a bulk container, a tank container or a container with a liquid bulk bag or a thermal container with a refrigerating unit, either clip on or integral, or any container with a hanging cargo, great care should be taken when lifting these.
There are numerous methods for using handling containers which can be taken into consideration. Nevertheless, there has to be an assessment of the machine means by which the container is to be utilized. With regards to global container standards, the methods of operation are envisaged. Safety is vital in every situation and time must be taken before starting in order to make sure overall efficiency is maintained and all situations are handled in the best possible way.