Container number

The unique identification of a container.

The handling department for the loading, unloading, exchange and keeping of the container or goods in container transportation. It is consigned by the carrier or his attorney to do the following jobs:

1) The exchange and keeping of the container.
2) The take-over of the less than container load in the container station.
3) Arrange the anchoring of container vessels, load and unload containers, and compile pre-stowage plan for each voyage.
4) Signature of associated freight documents.
5) Compile and sign related documents of the entrance and transfer of the conveyance carrying containers.
6) Examine and maintain the containers, conveyances and loading machines, and clean and suffocate empty containers.
7) Receive, send, store and keep empty containers.
8) Pile empty and heavy containers at the yard, and compile field assigning schedule.
9) Other related jobs.