Section 7(4) in Dangerous Goods (Arrival, Receipt, Transport, Handling and Storage), in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Regulations, 2007
(4)When planning to stuff, the following should be kept in mind -(a)The cargo weight should be distributed evenly over the container floor. In no case, should more than 60 per cent of the load be on less than half the floor surface area.(b)The goods should be tightly stowed; maintaining a level surface as far as is practicable.(c)Liquids should not be stowed on top of dry goods. The relevant resistance of the lower layer should not be disregarded.(d)Heavy goods should not be placed on top of light goods.(e)Packing susceptible to damage, especially cargo should be protected against sharp and projecting angle or parts by the use of appropriate dunnage and protective material.(f)The goods that cannot be stacked should be secured against movement; adequate dunnage material should be used to prevent the goods from shifting.(g)As a rule, barrel should be packed last close to the container door.(h)Vented packages should be packed upright and in such a manner that vents are not obstructed.(i)The cargo in the container should be secured against movement during transport.(j)The material used should not be susceptible to interaction with dangerous cargo.(k)If any safety gear is provided with the container, the same should be used.(l)The goods close the door should be secured in such a manner that they do not fall out when the door is opened.(m)Unloading procedures should be borne in mind when packing container for simplicity of supervision; identical goods should be packed together. It is useful to simplify identification of such goods by adequate labelling.
