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Pre-Loading Container Checklist
Anti Mold Container Shipping SOP — print one sheet per container and sign every gate before the doors close.
1Container and gate record
Container number: ______________
Date / time: ______________
Inspector: ______________
Weather: ______________
Forwarder / booking: ______________
Stop-call owner: ______________
2Empty container inspection
- Exterior scanned for damage
- Roof seams dry, no rust drip
- Side walls and corners clean
- Door gaskets intact and sealed
- No old cargo odor at the door
- No leak or light entry
- No visible condensation or staining
- Palm test: dry and neutral
3Floor moisture readings (hard stop at 15%)
| Point | Reading (%) | Pass / stop |
|---|
| Front left corner | | Below 15% |
| Front right corner | | Below 15% |
| Rear left corner | | Below 15% |
| Rear right corner | | Below 15% |
| Center floor | | Below 15% |
Ambient RH: ______ %
Temperature: ______ °C
Dew point: ______ °C
Meter calibrated: Yes / No
4Desiccant plan
| Container | Route / season | CaCl₂ baseline | Silica secondary |
|---|
| 20GP | Short humid origin | 4-6 kg | 0.5-1 kg |
| 40GP | 30-day ocean, mixed cargo | 8-10 kg | 1-2 kg |
| 40HQ | Monsoon / port-delay risk | 12-15 kg | 2-4 kg |
Type / count: ______________
Lot number: ______________
Placement plan signed: Yes / No
Vent decision: Open / Sealed
5Staging and stuffing gate
- Goods dry after production or cleaning
- Cartons held in a controlled staging area
- Pallets off wet floors
- Damp cartons, liners, corners rejected
- Silica pouches counted and intact
- Desiccants visible from the doorway
- Airflow lanes down both sides and center
- Top clearance at least 10 cm
6Release and seal
- AQL-style release check passed
- No active mold, mildew, or musty odor
- Door-close time: ____________
- Seal number: ____________
- 3-5 photos stored with readings
- Seal log matches shipment file
Stop the load and re-stage if you see: any floor reading at 15% or higher, a damp carton or pallet corner, a blocked desiccant pole, an unresolved vent decision, or musty odor at the door.