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Packers are responsible for proper packaging, labeling, compliance with regulations, and quality control, while shippers handle transportation arrangements, customs clearance, and customer service. Verified Gross Mass (VGM) is the total weight of cargo plus the container's tare weight, determined by weighing the packed container or calculating the weight of cargo plus tare weight. Container inspection requires checklists to ensure the right container size, structural integrity, and compliance with safety standards.

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Packers are responsible for proper packaging, labeling, compliance with regulations, and quality control, while shippers handle transportation arrangements, customs clearance, and customer service. Verified Gross Mass (VGM) is the total weight of cargo plus the container's tare weight, determined by weighing the packed container or calculating the weight of cargo plus tare weight. Container inspection requires checklists to ensure the right container size, structural integrity, and compliance with safety standards.

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8. State at least 10 responsibilities of packers and shippers?

Responsibilities of packers Responsibilities of shippers

 Proper Packaging  Transportation Arrangement


 Labeling  Customs Clearance
 Compliance with Regulations  Tracking Shipments
 Documentation  Insurance
 Weight and Measurement  Handling Claims
 Quality Control  Cost Management
 Inventory Management  Documentation
 Sealing Packages  Compliance with Regulations
 Handling Special Items  Customer Service
 Coordination with Shippers  Coordination with Packers

9. What is VGM and state the permitted methods of determining it?

Verified Gross Mass (VGM) is the weight of the cargo including dunnage and bracing plus
the tare weight of the container carrying this cargo.

Permitted methods of determining Verified Gross Mass (VGM) are as follows;

Method 1
 Requires weighing the container after it has been packed

Method 2

 Requires weighing all the cargo and contents of the container and adding those
weights to the container’s tare weight as indicated on the door end of the container.
 This method will not be practical for shippers of bulk commodities like scrap, grain,
etc., and it will be up to local authorities to grant permission to use this method.

10. List checklists required for container inspection?

Checklists required for container inspection are as follows;

 Is it the Right Container?


 Is it the right size
 Is it the rating adequate?

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 Check for the holes and cracks in the wall
 Are the doors easy to operate?
 Locking devices and handlers are easy to operate
 Container Packing Aim
 Rapid packing with no delays
 No heavy Manual Handling
 Avoiding accident and preventing damages

Further, the inspection of the containers passes through the following procedures as tabulated
below;
Preparation Container Inspection Procedure Details
Record ISO inspection details: container number, inspector details,
Prepare documents
time, date. Ensure container is empty.
Exterior inspection
Check hinges, linings, placard holder, gaskets, rods, retainers, J-bars,
Door
cams, guttering, stencils, corer posts, and fittings
top and bottom rails, corner posts, forklift pockets, and placard
Sides
holder
Front ISO Numbers, placard holder, comer posts / fittings, and panels
ISO numbers, corner fittings, top end rail, door header topside rail,
Roof
and roof Panels
Comer fittings, bottom end rail, bottom side rail, door sill, cross
Bottom
members, and forklift tunnels
Interior inspection
Flooring, floor fasteners, threshold plate, tie-down devices, and light
Floor
leaks
Roof Roof bows, roof panels, and light leaks
Sides (roadside curbside) Plywood lining, kick rail, vertical plate, horizontal rail, and light leak
Front Inspection Plywood lining, kick plate, load bearing surfaces, and light leak
Summary
Inspector details minor and major defects. Any major defects must
Pass / Fail / Final Verdict be immediately repaired. More than 5 minor defects indicates that
the container needs repair

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