Cargo Damage Report - Container EITU1842706 - Water Damage Suspected

Cargo Damage Report - Container EITU1842706

1. Container Information: Container EITU1842706 contains 48 pallets of cargo, stacked in three layers with two rows of eight columns.

2. Packaging Description: The cargo is packaged in the following manner: * Individual pieces are sealed in plastic bags. * Multiple pieces are packed into small cardboard boxes. * Small boxes are supported and protected within larger double-layer corrugated cardboard cartons. * Cartons are placed on wooden pallets for shipping.

3. Damage Description: * The cardboard packaging of three pallets located adjacent to the container door (directly below a hole) exhibits dampness and deformation. * The remaining cargo's outer packaging appears intact. * An S/N test conducted on the wet packaging yielded a negative result. * The consignee believes further inspection for water damage is necessary for the three affected pallets only.

4. Cargo Details: * The affected cargo consists of Angular Contact Ball Bearings, with 320 pieces per carton, totaling 960 pieces across the three damaged pallets. * Some internal small cardboard boxes within the affected cartons also display dampness and deformation. * Water droplets or traces are visible on the exterior of some plastic bags. * Some cargo surfaces exhibit oxidized color patches.

5. Inspection and Sorting: * The cargo has been transferred to the QC department for inspection and sorting. * Observation of the process was limited to outside the workshop. * Consignee's sorting results indicate: * 648 pieces deemed intact and ready for use. * 312 pieces require further machine inspection due to varying degrees of packaging or water damage.

6. Financial Implications: * The invoice provided by the consignee lists the unit price of each bearing as 19.5 euros. * The total value of the 312 potentially affected pieces is estimated at 6,084 euros.

Further Actions: * A detailed inspection of the 312 potentially damaged pieces is required to assess the extent of the damage and determine the appropriate course of action.* Photographic and video evidence of the damaged cargo and packaging should be collected. * Communication should be established with the shipping line and insurance company to initiate a potential claim.