The overweight of an international shipping container ship means that the total weight of the cargo loaded in the container exceeds the maximum load weight of the container itself. This overweight situation can lead to structural damage to the container, increased transportation risks, and may even face problems such as fines, delayed transportation, etc.
To be more specific about the types of overweight, we can use data to illustrate:
The container itself is overweight
The maximum weight limit of a container is usually clearly marked on the opening door of the container. For example, a 20ft container may be marked with a maximum weight limit of 22,000 kilograms (kg), while a 40ft container may be marked with a maximum weight limit of 37,200 kilograms (kg).
If the weight of the container itself (empty weight) exceeds this limit, the entire container will be overweight, even if the weight of the cargo does not exceed the standard.
The cargo is overweight
Let's assume that the maximum weight limit of a 20ft container is 22,000 kg. If the weight of the cargo reaches 20,000 kg, but the weight of the container itself is 2,500 kg, then the total weight of the entire container is 22,500 kg, which exceeds the maximum weight limit.
In this case, the weight of the cargo exceeds the carrying capacity of the container.
Cumulative overweight
If the cargo weight of the 20ft container is 20,000 kg and the weight of the container itself is 22,000 kg (which is obviously beyond the weight limit of the container itself), then the total weight of the entire container is 42,000 kg, which is far more than the maximum weight limit.
In this case, both the container itself and the total weight of the cargo exceed the specified weight limit.
When a container is overweight, the following measures should be taken to solve the problem:
Get in touch with the shipping line or freight forward** today: Understand the shipping company's specific policies and associated charges for overweight and seek their advice and guidance.
Inspect the goods and documents: Ensure that the actual weight of the cargo is consistent with the weight on the bill of lading and other relevant documents. If it is found that the weight on the document does not match the actual weight, correct it in time and notify the relevant party.
Adjust the goods
If possible, try to reduce the weight of the goods, for example by splitting the goods, removing parts of the goods, or repacking the goods.
If the cargo cannot be reduced in weight, consider redistributing it to other containers to ensure that the weight of each container does not exceed the weight limit.
Pay for excess weightIf the shipping company requires the payment of overweight charges, the relevant charges will be paid in a timely manner according to the shipping company's policies and fee standards.
Comply with regulations and precautions
To avoid overweight in the future, it is important to accurately calculate the weight of the cargo before loading and comply with the regulations of the shipping company and the port administration.
Use lightweight packaging materials, optimize the way goods are loaded, etc., to reduce the weight and volume of goods, so as to avoid overweight problems.
In short, overweight of international shipping container ships is a problem that needs to be paid attention to. By understanding the types of excess weight and taking corresponding measures, you can ensure the safety and smoothness of transportation and avoid unnecessary troubles and losses.
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