What To Know About Storage Containers Before Shipping Your Cargo

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What To Know About Storage Containers Before
Shipping Your Cargo

• It is important to educate yourself about storage
  containers when you are exporting for the first
  time. You actually need to learn a number of
  things before you even start to pack your cargo.
  Since there are different types of shipping
  containers available, it is a good idea to take
  your time, learn more about those container
  types, and then make an informed decision. The
  type of container used for your shipment will
  depend directly on the type of cargo you want to
  ship. Here are a few important things to bear in
  mind about selecting the best shipping
  containers.
• Pick the Right Type of Container
• As mentioned already, not all types of containers
  are suitable for your cargo, so you should know
  what would work best for you. An important
  consideration is about selecting between a 20'
  container and 40' container. Most people think
  that since the length of a 40' container is twice
  the size of a 20' container, so if you pack 20
  tons in a 20' container then you can pack 40 tons
  in a 40' container. This is not true actually
  because both types of containers are used for
  different purposes. A 20' container is designed
  to handle more weight. It is not designed to
  carry voluminous cargo. It is more suitable for
  machinery, metals,
• minerals, paper, sugar, steel coils, cement, and
  other types of heavy cargoes. A 40' is more
  suitable to carry
• voluminous cargo than heavy cargo. It is more
  suitable for steep pipes, furniture, cotton,
  paper scrap, tobacco, and other types of
  voluminous cargoes. So, consider what you want to
  ship to determine the best type of container for
  your needs.
• Check the Condition of Storage Containers
• Many people do not understand it but the
  condition of your storage container matters a
  lot. If the shipping container is not the best
  condition, it will never be able to ship your
  goods in a safe and secure way. Not paying
  attention to the condition of the containers
  might make you deal with issues like cargo
  damage, claims, loss, etc. You need to check a
  container for a number of things actually. Ensure
  that the empty container you have received is dry
  and clean. It should not have any unusual stains
  or smells. Check the roof for any holes and
  ensure that there are no gaps when you shut the
  doors. Also, check the lock rods, which should
  close and lock properly. And of course, you need
  to ensure that floorboard is not broken or
  cracked.
• Whats more, you need to ensure that you have
  completed all documentation. Any documentation
  related to the cargo should be completed before
  you pack and ship anything. Moreover, you need to
  ensure that you are packing your cargo properly
  keeping the type of storage containers in mind.
  If you do not know what to do, ask someone who
  does. Not packing your cargo properly would lead
  to issues such as damages, accidents, etc. So,
  pay attention to all these points to ensure that
  do not have to deal with any issue while shipping
  cargoes to other countries.
• Source http//bbsblog.org/know-storage-containers
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