A single container passes through many hands.
Container cargo shipped by sea does not simply move across the ocean on a vessel.
It moves through the efforts and responsibilities of many people across the transport chain — shippers, forwarders, carriers, terminal operators, seafarers, and inland transport providers.
Only when everyone involved performs their role with care and accountability can cargo arrive safely at its final destination.
The person who packs and secures cargo into/onto the cargo transport unit may be
the last person to look inside the unit until it is opened at its final destination.
Consequently, a great many people in the transport chain will rely on the skill of such persons…
All persons, passengers and the public, may be at risk from a poorly packed freight container, swap body or vehicle.
Yet even a small oversight in this process can lead to serious consequences — vessel accidents, cargo falling onto roads, and, at times, tragedies on the routes our families use every day.
This website was created to support safer container transport.
It is a practical knowledge platform that brings together essential international standards, proven methods for cargo stuffing and securing, and real-world accident cases that shipping and logistics professionals need to understand. More importantly, it aims to share realistic, field-tested solutions to help prevent future incidents.
We hope this platform serves as a reliable and practical resource for everyone working in the shipping and logistics industry.
– Opencontainer