Specific requirements
OPERATORS Local office/agent is responsible for ensuring that all stipulated requirements are followed.
Ensure that the cargo is fit for export as per the following guidelines:
- Shipper/cargo owner is responsible to ensure that the cargo is safe for shipment.
- All Used Units without a battery kill-switch is to have the 12/24 V battery disconnected after loading onboard a vessel. (Exception from disconnection can be found under Disconnecting Battery on Used Cars.
- Port of export is to assure control of battery disconnection performance. Vehicles with disconnected batteries shall be added to the exception list on the stowage plan.
- Disconnected battery pole shall be covered with suitable protection to avoid spark ignition. See Battery cable disconnection procedure.
- For used units that are classified as Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV), see the section on General customer instruction for shipping of used AFV in this document for additional requirements.
- No personal effects are allowed in the cargo, be it driving/seating areas, or vehicle trunks or storage spaces. See details in Allowed Items in Used Units / Not-Allowed Items in Used Units / (Exception for Motor homes. see Requirements for Shipping Used Motorhomes)
- Cargo is to be delivered with only ¼ of a tank of fuel. The fuel tank of a self-propelled vehicle powered by liquid fuel or LPG may not be more than ¼ full. Electric vehicles should be following the Used AFV regulations in chapter General customer instruction for shipping of used AFV.
- Cargo should be clean and meet the intended destinations clean cargo requirements. For details see the Clean Cargo Instruction.
- It is advisable to turn off, or otherwise disconnect, installed auto alarm or anti-theft device prior to terminal delivery. ‘Pop’ out radios shall be removed.
- Used units and Motor homes that require electrical supply during the voyage are not accepted.
- Used Vehicles stowed inside Cargo Transport Units (Containers, Trailers, Trucks) are not accepted. An exception could be given, if the Cargo Transport Units have enough openings for ensuring proper ventilation of the inside atmosphere.
- Vehicles with oil leakage be refused loading until repairs have been completed.
- Vehicles with a missing fuel tank cap be refused loading until the opening has been properly covered.
- Vehicles without brakes shall be clearly marked with a windshield display and only loaded if safe handling method is secured. (Towbar to be used or loaded on a cargo carrier).
- Punctured and flat tires be repaired before loading.
- Vehicles and trailers with loose allowed items inside must be properly secured before loading.
- Any problems with the steering on a unit must be marked and declared in the exception list.
- All windows to be closed.
- Exception: For some specific trades where batteries are disconnected, local OPERATORS representative can decide to keep a window partly open to allow for manual unlocking.
- The ignition key shall be removed and placed in the designated location.