Indian Maritime University

BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE

Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes

3.1 Types of containers

3.1.3 Container markings

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Markings on Container

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 Indian Maritime University
BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes
3.1 Types of containers
3.1.3 Container markings

1. Owner’s name and Logo

2. Classification Society Shield
3. Custom Seal
4. Repairing Company
5. Container Number
6. Capacity and weight
7. Manufacturer’s certification
8. Dimensions name plate

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3.1.3 Container markings Tally sticker
In addition to the permanent information displayed on the Door
panel of the Container; upon completion of stuffing of the
Container at the freight station (CFS), a sticker is displayed on
the Door. The label will contain the following information.

CONTAINER NUMBER
DATE OF STUFFING
PORT OF STUFFING
NUMBER OF PACKAGES
GROSS WEIGHT OF CARGO
GROSS WEIGHT OF CONTAINER
PORT OF DESTINATION
CONTAINER SEAL NUMBER
HAZARDOUS: IMO CLASS

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 Indian Maritime University
BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes
3.1 Types of containers
3.1.3 Container markings

Rating,
Tare Mass
Payload of Containers

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 Indian Maritime University
BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes
3.1 Types of containers
3.1.3 Container markings

Rating
is the maximum gross weight, that is, the maximum permissible
weight of a container plus its contents.
The rating of a 20' dry cargo container is 24,000 kgs. and a 40',
including the high cube container, is 30,480 kgs.

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 Indian Maritime University
BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes
3.1 Types of containers
3.1.3 Container markings

Tare weight
is the weight of empty container,
including all fittings and appliances used in a particular
type of container in its normal operating condition.
A 20’ may weigh up to 2.4 tons
a 40’ may weigh up to 4.2 tons.
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BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes
3.1 Types of containers
3.1.3 Container markings

Payload (1)
is the maximum permitted weight of payload, including
the dunnage and cargo securing arrangements that are
not associated with the container in its normal operating
condition. Therefore, Payload = Rating - Tare Mass.

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BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes
3.1 Types of containers
3.1.3 Container markings

Payload (2)
If the tare mass of a 20' dry cargo container is 2,400 kgs.
and a 40' is 3,900 kgs., the payload of 20' is 21,600 kgs.
(i.e., 24,000 kgs. minus 2,400 kgs.) and 40' is 26,580
kgs. (i.e., 30,480 kgs. minus 3,900 kgs.).

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 Indian Maritime University
BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes
3.1 Types of containers
3.1.3 Container markings

Payload (3)
However, the exporter may be prohibited to have that much
payload in areas where there are legal limitations to the
overall load of a vehicle.
It is common to encounter a payload of 17,500 kgs. or less
in the 20' container, and 24,000 kgs. or less in the 40'
container.
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BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes
3.1 Types of containers
3.1.3 Container markings

The Marking and Identification of Containers

The rating, tare mass and payload of a container is
marked on its wall, usually on the end (rear) door in the
case of an end-loading dry cargo container.

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 Indian Maritime University
BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes
3.1 Types of containers
3.1.3 Container markings

Container Number
Each container has an identification code or container
number---a combination of the 4-letter characters that
identify the owner (the operator of container) and the 7-
numeric characters that identify the container. The
container number can be found on the outer and inner side
walls. Eg. YMLU (Yang Ming Line Unit) 123456 7
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