Reefer container stuffing condition report

Reefer Container

Are the floor and drains are free of debris.

Is there any odour

Is there delamination of side panel insulation

Frozen cargo: Is fresh-air vent is closed

Chilled: Set fresh air vent as required.

Chilled: Set unit at carrying temperatures.

If loading direct from a chilled/cold store then set the unit at the carrying temperature.

Preparation of cargo for the container:

Frozen cargo: Is cargo pre-frozen before loading.

Chilled: Is cargo pre-cooled before loading.

Are there any carrying instructions that are applicable to the cargo.

Is there adequate wrapping for frozen cargo.

Is packaging strong, adequately ventilated and waxed/laminated.

Does the cargo appear to be in apparently good condition and clean.

Is the cargo damaged.

What quantity of cargo is loaded

Container stuffing:

Are cartons stacked directly on top of each other.

If palletized, is the corner of each carton should be supported by the pallet.

Are holes in chilled goods in line with the holes in cargo beneath it.

If wrapping pallets with plastic then the top or bottom should not be covered.

Is there effective blocking, to force air through the cargo.

Is all cargo is adequately secured.

Is there a weatherproof placard on container door stating the min/max carrying temperature.
DO NOT:

 Leave open floor space at the front bulkhead, place cardboard under empty pallets.
 Run unit with doors open.
 Load cargo beyond the end of the ‘T’ floor.
 Plug channels at end of ‘T’ floor.
 Load cargo above the red/load limit line.
 Set reefer set point at a temperature below that required by the cargo.