Load a shipping container without damaging it by inspecting the floor and doorway first, using equipment suited to the cargo and entry path, and keeping forks, skids and sharp edges away from the walls, roof, seals and door gear. Spread concentrated weight, control each load through the threshold and secure it before the next item can strike or trap it.
Inspect the full travel path before the first lift
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Slow down at the sill, seals and first corrugation
Treat a small footprint as a separate load problem
Prevent one item from damaging the next
Moisture damage often begins during loading
Use hold points instead of discovering damage at the end
Choose a unit that your cargo can enter safely
Share the largest item, known weights, handling equipment and proposed loading route. Suppliers also need the destination and site-access details to confirm the opening, floor condition and delivery method instead of quoting from nominal container length alone.