National Standard for Container Rail-Water Intermodal Loading and Safety Inspection Released

The State Administration for Market Regulation has approved and released the national standard 'Technical Specifications for Container Rail-Water Intermodal Loading and Safety Inspection.' This standard coordinates operational requirements for both rail and water transport modes, establishing unified norms for cargo loading and safety inspections in general container rail-water intermodal operations, laying the foundation for achieving 'full-journey without opening containers.' Regarding cargo loading, the standard defines basic requirements such as 'selecting the right container, loading goods properly, and ensuring a stable center of gravity,' specifying quantitative metrics like total cargo-center-of-gravity height, lateral deviation, and longitudinal eccentric mass. It also details packing operation requirements including stacking methods, overlying placement, adjacent stacking, and cushioning/isolation. Furthermore, the standard outlines technical requirements for four cargo securing methods—lashing, dunnage, bracing, and blocking—and clarifies specific operational norms such as lashing material selection, lashing angles, airbag filling, door protection, and wedge fixation, ensuring cargo remains securely in place throughout the journey.