What are the SOLAS regulations for containers?
The revised SOLAS convention imposes that the operator is obligated to weigh all containers before boarding. It has entered in effect as of July 1st 2016. It is an important safety measure which aims to saving human lives and prevent any bodily injury or destruction of property.
Overloaded containers could have disastrous consequences: accidents are caused during transport, the loading or the handling of overweight containers; Poor distribution of goods causing poor stability of the vessel and a risk that the containers fall from the vessel into the body of water. Cins (Cargo Incident Notification System & Organisation) published a study last July which estimated that 24 % of accidents where due to false identified weight of containers.
Informations about SOLAS regulations (related links):
Organisation Maritimes Internationale:
International Maritimes Organization (OMI) is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships.
International Cargo Handling Coordination Association:
is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the safety, security, sustainability, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and goods movement by all modes and through all phases of national and international supply chains.
The World Shipping Council's goal is to provide a coordinated voice for the liner shipping industry in its work with policymakers and other industry groups with an interest in international transportation.
Are Pfreundt scales conform with the new regulations?
Alltech Group is the official supplier for Pfreundt scales. It is a European based company out of Germany. Pfreundt scales are approved by Weight and Measurement Canada.
Weighing systems save time and money.
The system offer flexibility: wherever you load, the scale is at hand!
A load scale system permits you to control the following ;
Your Data :
Permits to have precise data and exact weight. No more false estimates!
Your Costs :
If the truck is overloaded ,you have a risk of being fined and if the truck is not loaded enough you lose time and money!
Your time :
A scale increases productivity on the site by optimizing your loads . A load done properly the first time permits incredible time saved! , and reduces rotations of vehicles.
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