Container Inspection

External Container Inspection Ensures:

• No holes or cracks in walls or roof.
• Doors operate properly.
• Closing devices operate properly.
• No adhesive labels from the previous cargo, e.g. IMO placards.
• For flatracks: stanchions (if ordered) are complete and correctly fitted. For 40' flatracks: all lashing belts are present.
• For open-top models: roof bows are complete and correctly fitted.
• For open-top models: tarpaulins are undamaged and fit properly; ends of ropes are undamaged; all roof eyes are present.
• For hard-top models: roof is undamaged, roof locking mechanism fits and operates correctly.

Internal Container Inspection:

• Unit is watertight. Test method: enter container, close both doors securely and check for incoming light e.g. through cracks, holes, door gaskets etc.
• Interior is absolutely dry. (Clear any condensation or white frost in order to avoid corrosion and moisture damage to the cargo.)
• Unit is clean, free of cargo residues and neutral in odour.
• No nails or other protrusions which could damage the cargo