The surge in popularity of container shipping stems from its convenience and fast turnaround time. This transportation method utilises standardised cargo transport units (CTUs) to facilitate seamless handling, transportation, and storage of cargo without direct handling, particularly regarding dangerous goods or fumigated cargoes.
A fumigated CTU is a closed CTU, such as a multimodal freight container, carrying goods or materials that have been fumigated within the unit. The fumigant gases used in this process are either poisonous or asphyxiant, typically released from solid or liquid preparations distributed within the unit¹.
Transporting such units poses potential risks to the ship’s crew, requiring the implementation of rigorous safety measures to safeguard the well-being of on-board personnel. Therefore, the containers used in this process must close in a manner that minimises gas loss², ensures proper sealing and effectively contains fumigant gases within the containers during the voyage.
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https://britanniapandi.com/2024/06/cargo-fumigation-in-containers/?from=loss-prevention