Cargo Inspection Checklist

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Cargo Inspection Checklist

Cargo Inspection Checklist

Shipping Documents

Proforma Invoice

Complete Incomplete

Commercial Invoice

Complete Incomplete

Packing List

Complete Incomplete

Certificates of Origin

Complete Incomplete

Shipper's Letter of Instruction

Complete Incomplete

Bills of Lading

Complete Incomplete

Dangerous Goods Forms

Complete Incomplete N/A

Type of Container

Select 45' High Cube Dry 40' Dry Freight 40' Open Top 40' Flat Rack 40' Collapsible Flat Rack 40' Platform 40' Reefer 40' High Cube Reefer 20' Dry Freight 20' Open Top 20' Flat Rack 20' Tanker Other

Specify

Are stanchions complete and correctly fitted?

Yes No

Are all lashing belts present?

Yes No

Are stanchions complete and correctly fitted?

Yes No

Are roof bows complete and correctly fitted?

Yes No

Are tarpaulins undamaged and fit properly?

Yes No

Are the end of tarpaulin ropes undamaged?

Yes No

Are all roof eyes present?

Yes No

Are roof bows complete and correctly fitted?

Yes No

Are tarpaulins undamaged and fit properly?

Yes No

Are the end of tarpaulin ropes undamaged?

Yes No

Are all roof eyes present?

Yes No

Is the roof undamaged?

Yes No

Does the roof locking mechanism fit and operate properly?

Yes No

Is the roof undamaged?

Yes No

Does the roof locking mechanism fit and operate properly?

Yes No

Is the roof undamaged?

Yes No

Does the roof locking mechanism fit and operate properly?

Yes No

Is the correct temperature set?

Yes No

Is the temperature recorder running and displaying the temperature?

Yes No

Is the correct temperature set?

Yes No

Is the temperature recorder running and displaying the temperature?

Yes No

Type of Cargo

Before Packing

Outside of Container

Are there no holes or cracks in walls or roof?

Yes No

Do doors operate properly?

Yes No

Do closing devices operate properly?

Yes No

Are there no adhesive labels from the previous cargo?

Yes No

Inside of Container

Is the container watertight? Test method: enter the container, close both doors tightly and look for incoming light (e.g. through cracks, holes, door gaskets, etc.)

Yes No

Is the container interior absolutely dry? (Wipe up any condensation or white frost in order to avoid corrosion and moisture damage of the cargo.)

Yes No

Is the container clean, free of cargo residue and neutral in odor?

Yes No

Are there no nails or other protrusions which could damage the cargo?

Yes No

After Packing

Is the container packed appropriately for the cargo and anticipated transit stresses?

Yes No

Is a copy of the packing list placed in a highly visible location inside the container?

Yes No

Is lumber used as a packaging material?

Yes No

It may, under certain circumstances, be necessary to comply with the quarantine regulations of the country of destination and a phytosanitary certificate or proof that the lumber has been treated may have to be placed conspicuously in the container. Information may be obtained from the phytosanitary authorities of the countries concerned.

Are the doors and, if applicable, roof covering carefully closed? (Strong steel wire cables, padlocks or high-security seals provide protection from cargo theft.)

Yes No

Are closures secured with metal and other seals in order to reduce the risk of theft?

Yes No

Are old adhesive labels removed?

Yes No

Prior to Loading

Type of Holds

Single Deck Tweendeck Box-shaped Other

Specify

Type of Hatch Covers

Steel Folding Steel Pontoons Other

Specify

Rubber Gaskets

✔️ ❌

Compression Bars

✔️ ❌

Draining Canals/Holes/Pipes

✔️ ❌

Wedges/Cleats

✔️ ❌

Trimming Holes on Hatch Covers

✔️ ❌

Hatch Coaming

✔️ ❌

Tightness of Moveable Bulkhead

✔️ ❌

Hold Ventilation Closed

✔️ ❌

Entrance Hatches/Ladders

✔️ ❌

Bilges Empty

✔️ ❌

Heat Sources (lights, engines/pipelines, etc.)

✔️ ❌

Availability of Stevedores Platform

✔️ ❌

Electric Circuits/Lights in the Holds Turned Off

✔️ ❌

Ultrasound Leak Detector Test

✔️ ❌

Sign-Off

Additional Observations

Inspector Name & Signature

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