CONDENSATION IN CONTAINERS

Condensation damage to containerized goods constitutes a problem of economics in addition to the physical problems of actually preventing condensation, say ICHCA (International Cargo Handling Coordination Association) in this report. The report gives case-histories of condensation problems in the carriage of certain commodities. Results of trial shipments are noted, and details given of certain other practices giving rise to an increased potential for condensation damage. The report also reviews many of the methods of prevention or protection which have been tried or recommended. The advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed. Describes what is believed to be the ultimate solution to the problem. (No further information in article).

• Corporate Authors:

  Traffic Service Corporation

  815 Washington Building
  Washington, DC  United States  20005
• Publication Date: 1975-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 41
• Serial:
  • Transportation and Distribution Management
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Traffic Service Corporation

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Condensation; Humidity control
• Old TRIS Terms: Cargo ventilation; Condensation control
• Subject Areas: Construction; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00099267
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Traffic Service Corporation
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 10 1975 12:00AM