Federation of Shipping Industry says that freight transport and cargo organizations need to pay more attention to ensuring compliance with compulsory regulations on some goods that can light fire and cause great damage and losses.
According to the shipping safety group, the stakeholders in the shipping sector must have a greater awareness of the rules such as the IMDG icon for the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the adoption of good practices in the industry, similar to the CTU icon.
The group says it combines international shipping organizations and shipping handling with various roles in the supply chain and common dedication to improve safety, security and environmental performance. Its members include: Bureau International des Containers, The Container Owners Association, Fiata, Global Shippers Forum, Ichca, TT Club, and the Global Charging Council.
In a version on June 6, the group has identified a number of goods, which are usually executed in containers, which can cause serious accidents under certain circumstances. It includes elements in three categories:
1. Interactive risks – these charges can ignite and cause significant damage and losses under certain circumstances. Examples are:
- Coal / carbon
- Calcium hypochlorite
- Li -ion batteries
- Cotton and wool
- Fish and krill
- Seed cake
2. The risk of spill or leakage – these goods can pose a risk to cleaning employees and the environment if not properly packed or if damaged. Examples are:
- Hide and leather
- vintage
- Bitumen
- Cocoa butter
- Waste – recycled engines and engine spare parts
- Vegetables and other oils, especially when they are filled with correspondents
3. The consequences of incorrect mobilization – the goods that are fill in or incorrectly guaranteed can lead to the container in the container into severe accidents in the sea or on the ground, such as truck spread and blocking the train. Examples are:
- Records and wood
- Steel
- Marble and granite
