Containerized Cargo Handling and Stowage

PART I DEVELOPMENT OF CONTAINERISATION .- The development of containerization.- Positioning and securing of containers.- Container stowage plans.- Container and cargo insurance.- Responsibility for container packing.- PART II CAUSES OF DAMAGE AND LOSS DURING TRANSIT .- Causes of damage and loss during transit.- Mechanical stress.- Mechanical stress in maritime transport.- Mechanical stress in land transport.- Mechanical stress during cargo handling.- Non-mechanical stress.- PART III CONTAINER DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.- Container terminology.- Container design.- CSC and structural testing regimes.- Cargo securing equipment.- Container dimensions and weights.- Container identification systems 18 Container size and type codes.- Container operational markings.- Marking of containers carrying dangerous cargo.- PART IV CONTAINER LOAD PACKING.- Impact of packaging and packing aids on load security.- Unitisation and palletisation.- Marking of goods.- Packing and stowing methods.- PARTV CONTAINER LOAD SECURING.- General load securing methods.- Principles of load securing.- Lashing materials and equipment.- Load securing, filling materials and airbags.- Friction and friction enhancing mats.