Watch: How to Load a Shipping Container with Household Goods
Loading household goods into a shipping container requires careful planning, balanced weight distribution and suitable cargo restraints.
Video Transcript
“How should household goods be loaded into a shipping container for an international move?
This 35-second guide explains the essential steps for planning, loading and securing personal belongings inside a shipping container.
Inspect the empty container for damage, moisture, odors and an unsuitable floor before loading.
Place heavy, stable items low, distribute weight across the floor and protect furniture and fragile belongings.
Fill empty spaces with suitable dunnage, then use appropriate blocking, bracing and restraints to prevent movement during transportation.
Keep cargo from pressing against the container doors.
Complete an inventory, photograph the finished load and record the seal number after confirming that the doors close correctly.
Always follow the container’s weight limits, inland road restrictions, carrier requirements and destination-country rules.
Potentially dangerous or restricted household items must be declared and approved before shipping.”
How to Load Household Goods Safely
Read the complete container-loading guide for detailed information about inspection, weight distribution, cargo protection and securing household belongings.
