Cargo Damage Report - Container EITU1842706 - Water Damage Suspected

Cargo Damage Report: Container EITU1842706

1. Cargo Summary: Container EITU1842706 contains 48 pallets of cargo, stacked three layers high in two rows of eight columns. The cargo consists of Angular Contact Ball Bearings, with 320 pieces per carton.

2. Packaging:* Outermost layer: Double-layer corrugated cardboard cartons on wooden pallets.* Inner packaging: Plastic bags, small cardboard boxes, and corrugated paperboard for support and protection.

3. Damage Description:* The cardboard packaging of three pallets near the container door (below a hole) is damp and deformed. * The S/N test on the wet packaging was negative.* Some internal small cardboard boxes within the affected cartons are also damp and deformed.* Water droplets or marks are present on the outside of some plastic bags.* Some cargo surfaces show oxidized color patches.

4. Consignee's Assessment: The consignee believes only the three affected cartons (960 pieces total) require further inspection for water damage.

5. Inspection and Sorting:* The cargo was sent to the QC department for inspection and sorting.* Observation was limited to outside the workshop per factory requirements.* The consignee's sorting identified: * 648 pieces intact and ready for use. * 312 pieces with varying degrees of packaging or water damage, requiring further machine inspection.

6. Potential Financial Impact:* Unit price per bearing: 19.5 euros (according to the consignee's invoice).* Total value of potentially affected pieces: 6,084 euros.

7. Next Steps: Further investigation and machine inspection are necessary to determine the extent of the damage to the 312 affected pieces and confirm the total financial impact.