1) Loading Plans
It is recommended that a loading plan be drawn up before loading the container and installing the dunnage bags.This will ensure that the cargo loads are correctly placed and the dunnage bags installed in the right locations.Any potential problem would have been highlighted and resolved at the planning stage resulting in smooth container loading operation.The same loading plan can be re-used for similar cargo loads.
It is also recommended that a few photographs be taken of the container stuffing at the half-way stage and final stage.One of the photograph should be with one of the container doors closed displaying the container no. These should be filed with the loading plan together with relevant information such as date, time, cargo type ,lot no. and loading staff involved. These pictures and information are available for review in case of any problem at the destination and also for study and future improvement .
2) Typical Loading Plans
2.1)Loose Carton Boxes And Tins
Example 1 – Loose Carton Boxes
Loading Plan for Loose Cartons 220311
Dunnage Bag Holding The Carton Boxes Inside The Container
- Securing Loose Cartons In Container With Dunnage Bags
Example 2 – Securing Loose Tins Inside the Container Using Dunnage Bags
Securing Loose Tins Inside The Container Using Dunnage Bags
Securing Loose Tins Inside A Container
2.2)Palletised Cargo Load
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Securing palletised cargo loads with dunnage bags
Securing palletised cargo loads with dunnage bags
2.3) Cargo Loads In Crates
This is similar to palletised cargo except that the cargo load is very heavy or fragile and so need extra protection from the crates.
- Securing crated cargp loads with dunnage bags
Heavy crates secured with dunnage bags
2.4) Big Bags
Normally these are palletised before loading into the container .
Example:
Securing big bags with dunnage bags
2.5) 25-kg Bags
If these are palletised , then this category of cargo load can be treated like palletised cargo. Sometimes , these bags are manually stuffed into the 20-footer container. In this case, the stacking method is also important .It pays to make full use of the alternating stacking pattern together with dunnage bags to ensure the cargo loads are safely secured inside the container.
Example:
Securing 25-kg bags with dunnage bags
2.6) Cargo in roll form
Example:
Securing rolls of plastic waterproofing sheets with dunnage bags
2.7) Jerrycans
Example:
- Securing jerrycans with dunnage bags
3.0) Conclusion
There is no one best method to secure the cargo loads inside the container.It depends on the weight, shape, quantity and how the cargo loads are bundled together. Just remember that the dunnage bags can be installed: a)between cargo loads b)at the sides between the cargo loads and the sides of the container and c)at the top between the cargo loads and the roof of the container. The only forbidden place to install the dunnage bag is between the cargo loads and the doors . Installing a dunnage bag here is difficult and dangerous to the person opening the door at the destination.
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