A container can be understood as a large box, and transportation packaging can be omitted or simplified. Relying on many advantages such as convenient loading and unloading, large capacity, reusable and low cost, it has been used to promote the vigorous development of maritime transportation. Container allocation is not a simple task. In this article, we will specifically discuss the contents of sea freight container allocation work.

1. Identify container types

As a commonly used item in sea transportation, containers come in various types and sizes. The commonly used types include dry cargo boxes, frame boxes, open top boxes, and refrigerated boxes, each with specific purposes and loading requirements. When selecting a container, consideration should be given to the nature, weight, size, temperature and humidity requirements of the goods, so that the goods can be correctly loaded into a suitable container, thereby improving loading efficiency and reducing risks during transportation.

2. Loading

The loading of goods should consider space utilization and stability. The incorrect loading method can cause the goods to move or be damaged during transportation, and even lead to unexpected safety accidents.

3. Counterweight

According to the weight of the goods and the carrying capacity of the container, the position of the goods should be reasonably distributed to avoid situations where they are heavy in front and light in the back or light in front and heavy in the back, and to prevent deformation and tipping during transportation.

4. Planning route

Taking into account multiple factors such as source, destination, time, and cost, in order to plan the route reasonably. According to the route planning and cargo situation, arrange transportation time and tools to ensure timely and safe delivery of goods.

5. Tracking

The focus of tracking and monitoring in the allocation of sea freight containers is to use GPS positioning or electronic seals to understand where the containers are located.

6. Loading and unloading

Choose suitable loading and unloading equipment, such as cranes, forklifts, etc., and allocate human resources reasonably to ensure safe loading and unloading of goods.

The allocation of sea freight containers also includes safety and risk management as well as cost control, and safety operating procedures should be strictly followed throughout the entire process; Timely identify and control potential uncontrollable risks, such as lost goods, drugs, typhoons, sea fog, etc., and reduce uncertainty and risk losses by strengthening management.