Drummed Cargo refers to goods packaged in drums (usually steel drums, plastic drums, or fiber drums) as outer packaging. It is commonly used for transporting liquid, semi-liquid, or powdered commodities such as chemicals, oils, food additives, and dangerous goods. Application scenarios include sea transport, land transport, and multimodal transport, especially suitable for goods that need moisture-proofing, leak-proofing, or compliance with dangerous goods transport regulations. Precautions: Confirm the drum material, specifications (e.g., 200L standard drum), and sealing; dangerous goods in drums must comply with regulations such as the IMDG Code and use UN-certified packaging; when booking, declare as drummed cargo so the carrier can arrange stowage and loading. Differences from other terms: Drummed cargo differs from bulk cargo (no packaging, loaded directly) and palletized cargo (unitized on pallets); its individual pieces are heavy and often require mechanical handling. In foreign trade documents, the packaging method should be clearly stated as 'in drums', with the number of drums, gross/net weight, and dangerous goods class (if applicable) noted.
📝 Examples
1. This batch of goods is drummed cargo, totaling 200 steel drums, each with a net weight of 180 kg. Please arrange a 20-foot container suitable for drummed cargo. (Note: Specify packaging method and quantity to facilitate booking and loading.)
2. Since this chemical is dangerous goods, all drummed cargo must use UN-certified steel drums and have dangerous goods labels affixed to the outer packaging. (Note: Emphasize compliance requirements for dangerous goods in drums.)
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