BS 5073:1982 PDF

What is BS 5073 - Stowage of goods in freight containers about?

Improper or careless stowage of goods in a freight container can lead to personal injury, damage to cargo, damage to the container itself or damage to the container’s handling or transport equipment. BS 5073 provides general guidance to those concerned with the stowage of goods in freight containers designed for movement by surface modes of transport (road, rail, inland water and sea), with special emphasis on ways of achieving satisfactory levels of safety and minimizing damage to cargo. Note1: BS 5073 does not cover the special precautions which have to be taken when stowing containers for transport by air as well as does not cover the stowage of bulk cargoes. Note2: BS 5073 does not cover the special requirements applicable to the stowage of goods requiring temperature or atmosphere control, e.g., the provision of optimum air circulation paths in refrigerated, insulated or ventilated containers, nor the additional requirements relating to the stowage of dangerous goods.

Who is BS 5073 - Stowage of goods in freight containers for?

BS 5073 on the stowage of goods in freight containers is useful for:

Goods packaging and distribution sectors