AVOIDING HUMIDITY PROBLEMS IN CONTAINERS

Containers produce their microclimate due to the limited ventilation inside. The problem increases when the goods pass through tropical zones where ambient temperatures increase, and odors and pollutants are released as well as excess humidity/condensation that causes mildew, corrosion, mold and also weakening of the boxes. Of cardboard.

The following types of damage are common due to condensation and humidity problems:

Damage to the cardboard boxes and breakage of the stowage inside a container          

It occurs when the cardboards reach a high moisture content, and this, combined with the microclimate inside the container, will weaken the cardboard. We have observed that this problem tends to be particularly common in imports from China, Hong Kong, and Asia in general.

Oxidation/discoloration of packaged goods and machinery       

Frequently caused by inadequate protection against moisture and the use of "green wood" in manufacturing boxes, crates, stretchers or pallets, and even the wood used for lashing to prevent the movement of lumps.

Label Damage         

While the product is not damaged, excess moisture lifts and stains the labels.

Weeping and staining         

When packed in plastic bags to protect the goods against the environment, textiles and clothing can suffer damage from moisture inside their bagging. These types of merchandise are often packed in conditions of high ambient humidity, and once packed, moisture is generated that causes shrinkage and staining of the textiles.

Damages due to Condensation or Moisture are not covered by insurance    

Damages due to condensation or humidity are often unavoidable, and since they are not considered accidents but natural events, they are specifically excluded by a maritime transport policy. So, therefore use container desiccant. There is an exclusion under Clause (A) of the London Institute of Underwriters, which excludes loss or damage due to "vice or the nature of the insured interest."

How to avoid humidity problems

The following points will help reduce loss or damage caused by condensation/moisture in a container.

• It is important to ensure that the product is dry and to refrain from packaging or storing the container in conditions with a lot of humidity in the air.
• Create ventilation channels in the plastic bags so the product can breathe freely.
• Check to see that the container is in satisfactory shape. Inspect the ceiling and walls for any holes, look for rust particles, and double-check the door gaskets. If you have any doubts, you should request a new container.
• Do not expose any to the sun for extended periods in any full container. Take the necessary steps to ensure the container is stowed "under deck.
• It is important to use dry wood for the pallets and the lashing, as this will prevent the cargo from moving inside the container. A high proportion of moisture is typically found in green or freshly cut wood.

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