Misdeclared Containers: A Problem For Dock Workers, Truckers and Shipping Lines ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Misdeclared Overweight containers can have a serious impact on the shipping industry, causing problems far beyond just being too heavy. Approximately 20% of containers in transportation are misdeclared and/or overweight, partially due to poor quality control from the original shipper. Many shippers over-pack the containers in an effort to maximize their bottom line. However, misdeclared overweight containers have the potential to not only be the catalyst in costing more when something goes wrong, it is simply dangerous and can have very serious and real consequences. What Problems do Overweight Containers Cause? Due to the increasing growth of international trade, shipping containers are stacked on top of one another, and the number of containers high is continually growing. When loaded, overweight containers can cause injury to dock workers and can also damage containers stored underneath during transportation. Containers that are misdeclared can cause equipment or chassis damage when it reaches the port. Also, an overweight container that travels by boat can alter the balance of the ship, impair the stability, and possibly even worse, all due to incorrect stowage, when the container is believed to be a different weight.
Posted on: Sun, 11 Jan 2015 09:02:17 +0000
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