News / Union calls for terminals to verify container weights

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In the continuing debate on container weights, the ITF has responded to news from Lloyds Register that new stacking methodology could see up to 10% more cargo on some larger ships, saying that until container weights are correctly measured it is impossible to ensure safety.

“Even if a ship can add 10% weight capacity onboard, it is meaningless if there is still a sizable percentage of the container weights misdeclared. Ships of 4,000 teu to the latest 16,000 teu all have ...