Title Page
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Name of Vessel
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Loading Port
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Container Number
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Inspected by
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Conducted on
Cargo Inspection Checklist
Shipping Documents
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Proforma Invoice
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Commercial Invoice
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Packing List
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Certificates of Origin
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Shipper's Letter of Instruction
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Bills of Lading
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Dangerous Goods Forms
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Type of Container
- 45' High Cube Dry
- 40' Dry Freight
- 40' Open Top
- 40' Flat Rack
- 40' Collapsible Flat Rack
- 40' Platform
- 40' Reefer
- 40' High Cube Reefer
- 20' Dry Freight
- 20' Open Top
- 20' Flat Rack
- 20' Tanker
- Other
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Specify
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Are stanchions complete and correctly fitted?
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Are all lashing belts present?
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Are stanchions complete and correctly fitted?
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Are roof bows complete and correctly fitted?
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Are tarpaulins undamaged and fit properly?
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Are the end of tarpaulin ropes undamaged?
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Are all roof eyes present?
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Are roof bows complete and correctly fitted?
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Are tarpaulins undamaged and fit properly?
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Are the end of tarpaulin ropes undamaged?
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Are all roof eyes present?
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Is the roof undamaged?
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Does the roof locking mechanism fit and operate properly?
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Is the roof undamaged?
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Does the roof locking mechanism fit and operate properly?
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Is the roof undamaged?
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Does the roof locking mechanism fit and operate properly?
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Is the correct temperature set?
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Is the temperature recorder running and displaying the temperature?
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Is the correct temperature set?
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Is the temperature recorder running and displaying the temperature?
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Type of Cargo
Before Packing
Outside of Container
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Are there no holes or cracks in walls or roof?
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Do doors operate properly?
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Do closing devices operate properly?
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Are there no adhesive labels from the previous cargo?
Inside of Container
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Is the container watertight? Test method: enter the container, close both doors tightly and look for incoming light (e.g. through cracks, holes, door gaskets, etc.)
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Is the container interior absolutely dry? (Wipe up any condensation or white frost in order to avoid corrosion and moisture damage of the cargo.)
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Is the container clean, free of cargo residue and neutral in odor?
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Are there no nails or other protrusions which could damage the cargo?
After Packing
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Is the container packed appropriately for the cargo and anticipated transit stresses?
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Is a copy of the packing list placed in a highly visible location inside the container?
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Is lumber used as a packaging material?
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It may, under certain circumstances, be necessary to comply with the quarantine regulations of the country of destination and a phytosanitary certificate or proof that the lumber has been treated may have to be placed conspicuously in the container. Information may be obtained from the phytosanitary authorities of the countries concerned.
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Are the doors and, if applicable, roof covering carefully closed? (Strong steel wire cables, padlocks or high-security seals provide protection from cargo theft.)
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Are closures secured with metal and other seals in order to reduce the risk of theft?
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Are old adhesive labels removed?
Prior to Loading
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Type of Holds
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Specify
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Type of Hatch Covers
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Specify
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Rubber Gaskets
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Compression Bars
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Draining Canals/Holes/Pipes
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Wedges/Cleats
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Trimming Holes on Hatch Covers
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Hatch Coaming
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Tightness of Moveable Bulkhead
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Hold Ventilation Closed
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Entrance Hatches/Ladders
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Bilges Empty
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Heat Sources (lights, engines/pipelines, etc.)
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Availability of Stevedores Platform
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Electric Circuits/Lights in the Holds Turned Off
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Ultrasound Leak Detector Test
Sign-Off
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Additional Observations
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Inspector Name & Signature
