In February 2007, the container ship MV Limari collapsed in Damietta, Egypt because of stack overweight. Incorrect weight declaration of shipping containers proves detrimental to the stability and safety of shipping vessels. Our blog "Why is it vital to declare the correct weight of shipping containers?" explains the consequences of wrong weight declaration.
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- /Know more about the recent mishap involving a cargo vessel "Ever Forward" near Baltimore which is reminiscent of the fate of "Ever Given" that got stranded in the Suez Canal just a year back.
- /Shipping containers are enormously bulky and need specialized handling. Our blog "What are the different ways to lift shipping containers safely?" explains the different types of container lifting equipment in use.
- /Forklift pockets constitute an important element in shipping containers, serving to balance, lift and move the containers safely over short distances.
- /Different types of floorboards inside shipping containers serve a multitude of purposes. They add strength, durability, and an aesthetic finish to the container floors.
- /Technological innovations have improved the prospects for enhancing on board fire safety by detecting fires before they get out of control. Identifying areas that are warming up relative to the adjoining areas helps identify the cause and take quick corrective action. So what are the steps we can take to prevent fires in container ships?
- /Thousands of rubber ducks that spilled into the ocean from a shipping container 3 decades ago impart us good lessons on the value of preserving our environment.
- /What is the key document that accompanies a cargo to let customers and stakeholders involved in a transaction compare the goods with the commercial invoice? Let's understand more about “packing lists
- /One of the core elements that guarantee a buoyant shipping industry is the role played by a quality workforce, where the human factor must go hand-in-hand with advancing technology.
- /What is the ideal way to ship sensitive cargo that does not need a preset temperature, but demands a steady ambient temperature, unaffected by external conditions? Let's explore the world of Insulated Containers.