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

Levelling a Shipping Container – FAQs

Opening / Closing Container Doors – FAQs

Condensation in Seacans – FAQs

Flatdeck Delivery – FAQs

Burying a Seacan – FAQs

Constructing a Dolly Pad – FAQs

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