What are the regulations for Flat Rack Container Acceptance?

Cargo shipped using flat rack containers must be properly stowed and secured to comply with applicable international & national regulations, including the IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (2014) and IMO Cargo Stowage & Securing Code.

In view of the above,

• • The cargo payload must be homogeneously distributed over the loading floor. Concentrated load should be expanded by bedding on longitudinal H-beam girders. It may be necessary to transfer the weight to the corner posts by supporting the cargo on strong timber or steel beams as appropriate.
  • The cargo should be so arranged that its centre of gravity is closer to the mid-length and mid-width of the flat rack container.
  • Cargo packed on the flat rack must not obscure the top corner castings, and where the flat rack is required to be loaded underdeck in cell guide holds, the cargo and respective blocking/bracing materials should be stowed within 30cm of the corner posts of the flat rack.

Please refer to attached document to read on the full regulations.