Technical study · CTU Code

Send us photos of your cargo and get a technical solution within 24 business hours

A SECAL specialist reviews your container, packaging and stowage against the CTU Code of the IMO, ILO and UNECE, and sends you a report on the risks of your shipment and what to use to prevent them.

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24 business hoursto receive your report

1 photo is enoughfrom your phone

30 yearsprotecting cargo shipped worldwide

How it works

It takes 10 minutes. You can do it from the warehouse, with the container open.

Your detailsCompany and who we send the report to.

Your cargo and routeProduct, packaging, container, ports and monthly volume.

The photosFrom just one photo. The more we see, the more precise the report.

Your reportRisks, quantities, placement and a quote, within 24 business hours.

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1Your details

The report is sent to this email and WhatsApp.

Full name * Job title (optional) Company * Tax ID (optional) Email * WhatsApp *

2Your cargo

This lets us size the protection and prioritise your study.

Product you ship * Short description (optional) Containers shipped per month * Container type * Cargo weight per container (optional) Product moisture at loading (optional) How is it packed? * What do you want to protect? (tick all that apply)

Condensation and container rain, mould, corrosion Moisture inside each box (silica gel sachets) Cargo that shifts or comes apart (air bags, strapping) Fruit ripening during the voyage (ethylene sachets) Cold chain breaks (temperature loggers) Not sure, I want the diagnosis

To calculate the silica gel sachets we need to know how your product sits inside the box.

Unit packaging of the product Box dimensions (length × width × height, cm) Units or kilos per box Does the box have an inner bag?

3Your route and stowage

The climate at departure and arrival changes how much moisture condenses.

Port of loading * Port of arrival * Month of next shipment Type of service Pallets Lashing and void filling Have you had claims or damage at destination? (optional)

4Your photos

One photo is enough; you can upload up to 10. We shrink them before sending so they upload quickly.

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Take or choose photosFrom your phone camera or gallery

If you can, show us:your packaging close upa built palletthe inside of the containerthe finished stowagedoors and sealspast damage or claims

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A SECAL specialist will review your photos and email you the report within 24 business hours. If we need anything else, we will message you on WhatsApp.

What you get

A PDF report with your photos marked up and the solution ready to apply.

Diagnosis under the CTU CodeCondition of the container, packaging, stowage and lashing, with the risk points marked on your photos.

Your route riskExpected condensation based on the climate at departure and arrival, the month and the coastal El Niño.

Exact quantitiesContainer desiccants, silica gel sachets, air bags, strapping or temperature loggers, as your case requires.

Where to place themA placement scheme for your container, so the stowage does not cancel out the protection.

Water at stakeHow many litres could condense and where they come from: product, cardboard, wood or air.

QuoteThe cost of the solution per container and per month, based on your volume.

Frequently asked questions

What is the CTU Code?

It is the Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code), developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). It sets out how to inspect the container, how to stow and secure the cargo and how to control moisture so it arrives in good condition.

Why do you ask how many containers I ship per month?

To size the solution and give you a price that matches your volume. With frequent shipments we can propose scheduled supply.

How many photos do I need?

One photo is enough to start: the one that best shows your packaging or your container. You can upload up to 10. If the specialist needs to see anything else, they will message you on WhatsApp.

How soon do I get the report?

Within 24 business hours of receiving your photos and complete details.

Free technical cargo study