Luiz Gonçalves

What shippers must know before packing containers

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What constitutes a suitable ocean container for shipping is largely in the eyes of the shipper/packer and the product that it ships.

American Shipper recently discussed this topic with Technical Services Director Luiz Gonçalves of the Washington-based Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL).

Gonçalves said the practice of inspecting containers requires knowledge and experience on behalf of the shipper/packer, as well as a technical understanding of the International Maritime...

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Protecting reefer containers from premature wear

International shippers of fresh fruits, vegetables, seafoods and meats take great pride in the quality and appearance of their products. Similarly, they expect the first thing that arrives at their loading docks by truck, as well as their customers’ location — the refrigerated ocean containers — to look just as fresh.

Food producers undoubtedly become uneasy when loading their products into reefer containers blemished by rusted steel framing, said Steven Blust, president of the Washington-based I...

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