Question 1

Q: What does “Cargo Worthy” (CW) mean?

Accepted Answer

A: A cargo-worthy container meets international safety and structural standards, making it suitable for shipping by rail or marine transport.

Question 2

Q: What are the key acronyms I should know?

Accepted Answer

A:
CSC – Convention for Safe Containers
ISO – International Organization for Standardization
CW – ISO standard for Cargo Worthy containers
DC – Standard 8 ½’ container height
HC – High cube 9 ½’ container height
WT – Still wind and watertight but no longer cargo worthy
DD – Double barn doors at both ends
OS – Open side (whole side opens up)
SD – Barn doors installed on one side (4 barn doors for a 40’, 2 barn doors for a 20’)
1TP – (1 Trip) new container that made one cargo trip
FSC – Truckers’ fuel surcharge

Question 3

Q: How are containers classified?

Accepted Answer

A:
New (1 Trip) – Brand new container used once      for cargo
IICL – Lease container in near-new condition
CW – Cargo-worthy container
WWT – Wind and water-tight, not cargo-worthy
AS – Damaged container, graded by repair cost      to restore cargo-worthiness

Question 4

Q: What are the criteria for a container to be considered cargo-worthy?

Accepted Answer

A:
Wind and watertight
Sound door gasket seal
Meets ISO safety standards
Acceptable wear and tear (scratches, dents,      rust, repairs, paint contamination)
Structurally sound floor (may be stained,      worn, splintered, gouged, delaminated, or repaired)
Operational door hardware

Question 5

Q: Can a container with visible wear still be cargo-worthy?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes. CW containers may show signs of use such as surface rust, scratches, and minor dents, but must still meet ISO standards for safety and usability.

Question 6

Q: What condition should the container floor be in?

Accepted Answer

A: The floor may show wear such as stains, marks, splinters, gouges, delamination, or repairs, as long as it remains structurally sound.

Question 7

Q: Is operational door hardware required?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes. All cargo-worthy containers must have fully functional door hardware to ensure secure transport and access.

Question 8

Q: Does Seacans by Bomont supply cargo-worthy containers?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes. All CW containers supplied by Seacans by Bomont meet ISO standards and are inspected for structural integrity and usability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cargo Worthy (CW) Containers – FAQs

Q: What does “Cargo Worthy” (CW) mean?

Q: What are the key acronyms I should know?

Q: How are containers classified?

Q: What are the criteria for a container to be considered cargo-worthy?

Q: Can a container with visible wear still be cargo-worthy?

Q: What condition should the container floor be in?

Q: Is operational door hardware required?

Q: Does Seacans by Bomont supply cargo-worthy containers?

Levelling a Shipping Container – FAQs

Q: What site considerations should I keep in mind before placing a container?

Q: How should I prepare the site before delivery?

Q: What should I expect when receiving my container?

Q: How do I level my container?

Q: Is it okay to slope the container slightly?

Q: What do I need to level a container?

Opening / Closing Container Doors – FAQs

Q: How are container doors constructed?

Q: How do I open a container door?

Q: How do I close a container door?

Q: What are common container door issues?

Q: How can I fix container door issues?

Condensation in Seacans – FAQs

Q: When should I be concerned about condensation in a container?

Q: Do Seacans have built-in ventilation?

Q: What causes condensation inside a container?

Q: How can I reduce condensation during short-term storage?

Q: What if I’m storing goods that are sensitive to moisture or mould?

Q: What precautions should I take when using Seacans in construction?

Flatdeck Delivery – FAQs

Q: How are containers typically delivered?

Q: What should I do if my container is being delivered on a highway flat deck?

Q: How do I unload a container from a flat deck using a crane?

Q: How do I unload a container from a flat deck using smaller equipment?

Q: What challenges come with unloading from a highway chassis?

Q: How do I unload a container from a highway chassis without a top lift or large forklift?

Burying a Seacan – FAQs

Q: What’s the ideal approach for burying a Seacan?

Q: Why is reinforcing important when burying a Seacan?

Q: How can I reinforce the walls of a Seacan?

Q: How should the roof be reinforced?

Q: What kind of foundation is needed for a buried Seacan?

Q: What materials are Seacans made of?

Q: How do I damp-proof the exterior of a buried Seacan?

Q: How do I manage water around a buried Seacan?

Q: What ventilation is needed for a buried Seacan?

Constructing a Dolly Pad – FAQs

Q: What materials do I need to build a dolly pad?

Q: How do I assemble a dolly pad?

Q: What are shims and why are they needed?

Q: How do I make shims for the dolly pads?

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