Cargo Handling Instructions
19 September 2024
- Handling of bundles of plywood requires special thin fork blades. Blades used must be shorter than the width of bundle. (i.e., not protrude beyond the width of bundles during any operation)
- Tongue and groove Plywood should be stacked in separate stacks from ordinary plywood. Bundles are to be stacked straight onto underlying bundles.
- Plywood shall be stowed in the warehouse to a height that is stable and safe to maintain.
- Units shall not exceed two high on trailers, unless agreed to by the OPERATORS representative.
- Missing skids under plywood bundles shall be replaced with loose skids to enable fork blades to enter bundle at discharge port.
- When other commodities are to be stowed adjacent to plywood, suitable protection should be used in between the commodities to avoid damage. Loose skids should follow cargo ashore at discharge port(s).
