9. Shipping, preservation, waste disposal, transport, storage
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Shipping, preservation, waste disposal, transport, storage
9.1 Shipping,
preservation, waste disposal
1.
Choose packing that is suitable for the type and size of unit, taking into account
whether the shipment is for export by sea or airfreight, or for national or international
road transport The packing material must protect the goods from all damage under
normal transport conditions.
2.
Depending on the size, weight and nature of the goods packing in cardboard boxes,
boxed pallets etc is only suitable for road transport.
Use reinforced card, corrugated cardboard, blister packing and shredded paper to fill
and protect the goods.
Electrostatic sensitive components (electronic boards, electronic modules, etc.) must
be packed in antistatic foil or foil bags prior to packing!
( t h i s i s e s s e n t i a l ! )
Stick additional warning labels on the outside of the packaging eg “Attention, elec-
tronic equipment, do not drop,” etc. The packing should be sealed with adhesive tape
and, where the weight exceeds 50 kg, additionally with wrapping tape.
2a
. When packing for international road transport use the instructions above (see point
2). Larger and heavier shipments must also be protected as for export in wooden
crates. Care must be taken to ensure that the goods inside the packing are protected
against corrosion.
Any parts that will corrode easily must be wrapped in oil paper or corrosion-protective
foil. Care must be taken to prevent the components moving around within the pack-
aging.
2b.
International air freight shipments must be packed in wooden crates or on export
paltainers.
Care must be taken that the goods are secure and well-protected inside the packing.
Any parts liable to corrode must be wrapped in oil paper, protective foil or sprayed
with anti-corrosion spray.
2c.
Sea-freight must be packed in seaworthy export crates. These crates can be ob-
tained from specialist suppliers.
The crates must be lined with oil paper to make them resistant to sea water and pre-
vent corrosion. In addition the goods must be protected against corrosion by use of a
spray or be wrapping in protective foil.
Care must be taken to ensure that the goods cannot move around inside the crate.
After packing the sea-freight crates must be properly closed.
The sea crates must also be fastened externally with securing tapes.
During loading care must be taken not to damage the external packaging.
The carrier must certify that the shipment has been accepted and loaded correctly by
detailing this on the bill of lading, loading list etc.
3.
Waste disposal: Observe the national waste disposal regulations.
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