The gaps mean that the cargo can be damaged:
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| Risk of damage due to gaps | ||
The cases and cartons on the pallets can be damaged as a result of the gap (1). First of all, the cartons in the area (2) are damaged. It can be seen at (3) that the pallet has not been packed flush.
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| Gaps mean that inertia forces can cause damage. | ||
Secure bracing could look like this:
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| Bracing of a stowage gap with squared lumber | ||
If it is assumed that the upper, inner corner of the carton pallet could be damaged by tipping forces from the box pallet, the right-hand wooden upright should extend higher and be braced against the container wall:
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| Additional shoring of bracing against the container wall | ||