Sustainable Solutions for SCM

Figure 5.3 An example of shipping markings For domestic traffic, it is important that every package has a decoded name and delivery address of the receiver. If a pallet full of materials is tied so tightly together that there is no risk of it breaking at the middle handling points, it is enough when the address markings are on two sides of the unit. If it is possible that the unit may be taken apart or breaks because of, for example, load-technical reasons, each item must be individually marked with handling and address information. Improper behaviour in this matter has made disappearances as the biggest damage group in some domestic lines. For foreign traffic, items must bemarkedwith onlymarkings necessary for shipping according to international standards. The name of the receiver should be written with an abbreviation code (of course so that the necessary parties could understand it), and it is advisable to not reveal any information about the sender. An example: Information: “From: De Beers Inc. To: Tiffany & Co, New York, NY USA” may lead into unwanted results… If the transportation requires some special instructions, for example “Do Not Freeze” this kind of information must be included in the documents and marked into the packages. Authorities have given specific instructions concerning the markings of dangerous goods and these must be followed punctually. The sender must also see that all damages that occurred during the transportation are fixed at intermediate unloading points. The transportation stresses may break bands or pallets, or by the order of the customs officials the unit is to be opened for inspection. In this case, the forwarders of the intermediate point must be ordered to fix the shipment for continuing transport. 5.2.4 Loading Usually the sender loads the goods into the first transportation vehicle, and the following aspects must be considered: • The condition of the cargo room must be checked and if necessary it must be cleaned or lined.

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