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WP.24November 7th 2012
Code of Practicefor Packing of
Cargo Transport Units
WP.24November 7th 2012
IMO / ILO / UN ECE Guidelines for packing
Cargo Transport Units (CTUs)
ScopeThese Guidelines are essential to the safe packing ofCTUs by those responsible for the packing and securingof the cargo and by those whose task it is to trainpeople to pack such units. However, they are notexhaustive and other sources of information may berelevant. Training is essential if safety standards are tobe maintained. These Guidelines detail practicalmeasures to ensure the safe packing of cargo onto orinto CTUs. As such they are concerned with issues ofsafety and are not intended to address practicalmeasures to enhance security, per se.These Guidelines are not intended to conflict with, or toreplace or supersede, any existing regulations orrecommendations which may concern the carriage ofcargo in CTUs. They do not cover the filling or emptyingof tank containers, portable tanks or road tank vehicles,or the transport of any bulk cargo in bulk containers
WP.24November 7th 2012
IMO / ILO / UN ECE Guidelines for packing
Cargo Transport Units (CTUs)
ScopeThese Guidelines are essential to the safe packing ofCTUs by those responsible for the packing and securingof the cargo and by those whose task it is to trainpeople to pack such units. However, they are notexhaustive and other sources of information may berelevant. Training is essential if safety standards are tobe maintained. These Guidelines detail practicalmeasures to ensure the safe packing of cargo onto orinto CTUs. As such they are concerned with issues ofsafety and are not intended to address practicalmeasures to enhance security, per se.These Guidelines are not intended to conflict with, or toreplace or supersede, any existing regulations orrecommendations which may concern the carriage ofcargo in CTUs. They do not cover the filling or emptyingof tank containers, portable tanks or road tank vehicles,or the transport of any bulk cargo in bulk containers
IMO / ILO / UN ECE Code of Practice for packing Cargo Transport Units (CTUs)
The Code of Practice
"Both guidelines and codes of practice are instruments that, without beingbinding nor imposing legal obligations upon member states, provide guidance togovernments, employers and workers concerning a particular sector. They maybe distinguished as follows. While guidelines aim to provide broad orientations,codes of practice are typically more detailed and technical. Codes of practiceare intended to assist governments and employers' and workers' organizationsin drawing up regulations and can thus be used as models for nationallegislation."
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IMO / ILO / UN ECE Code of Practice for packing Cargo Transport Units (CTUs)
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The Code of Practice
What format?
• Simple• Understandable• Easy to get the right information• Detailed when required• One stop shop
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The Code of Practice
What should it include?
• General overview for general management
• Detailed information for supervision
• Detailed packing procedures for packing operative.
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What are Containers and CTUs
These are all Cargo Transport UnitsCTUs
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The Guidelines(as modified by IMO)
PreambleScopeDefinitions1. General conditions2. Visual inspection prior to packing3. Packing and securing of cargo4. Advice on the packing and securing of dangerous goods5. Advice on receipt of CTUs6. Basic principles for the safe handling and securing of CTUs7. Training on packing of cargo in CTUsAnnexes1. Condensation2. Consequences of overloading of CTUs3. List of relevant international organizations4. Illustration of “Dos” and “Don’ts”5. Topics to be included in a training programme
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The Code of Practice
Code of practice chapters:Preamble1. Introduction2. Definitions3. Key requirements4. Consequences of improper packing5. Chains of responsibility and information6. General transport conditions7. CTU properties8. CTU suitability9. Arrival, checking and positioning of CTUs10. Packing cargo into CTUs11. Additional advise on packing dangerous goods12. On completion of packing13. Advice on receipt and unpacking of CTUs14. Training on packing of CTUs
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The Code of Practice
Code of practice annexes:• Acronyms• Condensation damage• Internal and external checks for freight containers• Specific packing and securing calculations• Practical inclination tests• Cargo securing with dunnage bags• Quick lashing guides• Marine terminal operations• Access to tank and bulk tops, working at height• CTU Seals• Receiving CTUs
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The Code of Practice
Code of practice annexes (continued):• CTU types• Packing marks• Load distribution• Minimising the risk of recontamination• Manual handling• Testing for hazardous gases• Consequences of improper packing procedures• Information flow• Transport documents• Approval plates• Accessing CTUs
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The Code of PracticeSignificant changes
• More content / bigger• Brought up to date• New chapters• Wider scope• Biosecurity references• Improved H & S information• More detailed information
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The Code of PracticeUnder review
• Chapter 7 – CTU Properties
• Chapter 10 – Packing cargo in CTUsOptions:• Short chapter (3 pages) with
extensive associated annex• Longer chapter (22 pages)
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The Code of PracticeUnder review
• Chapter 7 – CTU Properties
• Chapter 10 – Packing cargo in CTUs
• Annexes 4, 6 and 7
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Discussion
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