Explain different types of cargo needing special attention
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Explanation:
The main types of special cargo include:
Hazardous Goods
Fragile Cargo
Outsized Cargo
Perishable Cargo
High-Value Cargo
Hazardous Goods
These are articles and substances that can pose a significant risk to health, safety or property. They can be shipped by air when sipping risks are reduced to acceptable levels by limiting the quantity per package and by careful packing to afford suitable protection during normal transit. Dangerous goods are classified into hazard classes, according to the level of risk.
Fragile Cargo
Any item is defined as ‘fragile cargo’ if it can be easily damaged by jolting, dropping, bumping or rough handling during transit. This includes many commodities made of clay, pottery, china, stone and glass as well as commodities containing liquids.
Outsized Cargo
We classify cargo as ‘outsized’ if it cannot be loaded in the lower compartments of a vessel or on one pallet. Such cargo will demand special arrangements for port-side equipment, loading/unloading procedures and ground stops as well as special storage facilities.
Perishable Cargo
Interglobal Cargo has developed special methods and time-sensitive techniques to handle items subject to decay, deterioration or decomposition. Such commodities will typically include dairy products, meats, deep frozen products, fish, fruits and vegetables, plants, flower bulbs, serum and vaccines. Whenever we are assigned to handle perishables, we create a special cargo-handling plan. This includes an in-depth analysis of government requirements at the destination market to reduce delay and risk.
High-Value Cargo
We have considerable expertise in handling high-value items with a declared value exceeding $5000. Our handling methods include a series of special precautions and safeguards to ensure that such goods reach their destination safely. Items included on our ‘high value’ list include works of art, banknotes, gems and jewelry, precious metals, negotiable securities, stock certificates and antiques.
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